. California gardening. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs. MONTBRETIA New Large Flowered Hybrids These delightful bulbous flowers are useful for cutting and most attractive in garden borders. They are as easy to grow as gladiolus, requir- ing only to be planted in good garden soil where they can be well watered through their grow- ing season. The New Hybrids have large, open flowers in an attractive range of yellow, orange and scarlet shades. 2 for 35c; dozen $: $15
. California gardening. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs. MONTBRETIA New Large Flowered Hybrids These delightful bulbous flowers are useful for cutting and most attractive in garden borders. They are as easy to grow as gladiolus, requir- ing only to be planted in good garden soil where they can be well watered through their grow- ing season. The New Hybrids have large, open flowers in an attractive range of yellow, orange and scarlet shades. 2 for 35c; dozen $: $ per 100. GERMAIN'S EXQUISITE NOVELTY THE RARE PINK CALLA (Richardia Rehmannii) This charming and rare member of the Calla family is unlike all others in color, size and appearance. We believe it will become one of the most sought after pot plants for the con- servatory, sun porch and window garden. In California and Southern states it is quite at home in semi-shaded spots in the garden. The flowers of this lovely miniature Calla are a warm shade of carmine rose in color and about 2 inches in diameter. The plants reach a height of \Vi feet. The bulbs are of rounded form and smaller than the common Calla; they bloom readily in the open ground and in pots. Top Size Bulbs $ each; 3 for $; $ per doz. Large Size Bulbs 75c each; 3 for $; $ per doz. Medium Size Bulbs 50c each; 3 for $; $ per doz. CULTURE. Tne new Pink Calla is a very at- tractive pot plant, blooming about 10 weeks after starting. Plant one bulb in a 5-inch pot or 3 bulbs in a 6-inch pot, using rich sandy loam and covering the bulbs one Inch with soil. A bright room where they re- ceive plenty of light without much direct sun- light is best. Do not water much until growth is well started, after that water regularly. Liquid fertilizer may be used after 2 or S leaves are formed. The temperature should not go below 50 degrees for good continuous growth. For garden use they may be set out in
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