. The Geo H. Mellen Co. Innisfallen Greenhouses. Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Urbana Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Spotted LeM= ^J. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. Dwarf Calla, " THE ; This is a novelty of great merit, which we can highly recommend, having given it a fair trial with the ordinary variety known as the Calla Lily. The only objection to the old variety is that it sometimes grows tall and scraggly, but "The Gem" is of strong and dwarf habit. The foliage is of a lustrous dark green and is produ
. The Geo H. Mellen Co. Innisfallen Greenhouses. Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Urbana Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Spotted LeM= ^J. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. Dwarf Calla, " THE ; This is a novelty of great merit, which we can highly recommend, having given it a fair trial with the ordinary variety known as the Calla Lily. The only objection to the old variety is that it sometimes grows tall and scraggly, but "The Gem" is of strong and dwarf habit. The foliage is of a lustrous dark green and is produced in great abundance. Its flowers are produced in the greatest profusion, being literally an ever-bloomer; it will bloom freely all Sum- mer out in the open ground; in September it can be lifted and potted, and will continue blooming all Winter. "The Gem" Calla will continue to grow and bloom for years without ceasing, and the quantity of flowers which a large plant will produce is astonishing. Price, 20 cents each. FANCY=LEAVED CALADIUMS. These plants are especially valuable for decorating conservatories, window boxes and as specimen plants. They are magnificent planted in beds out-doors, nothing being more showy. The brilliant cardinal-red, cream, pink, white and various shades of green that are displayed in the veinings and blotches of the leaves cannot be obtained in any other class of plants. For arranging floral baskets or table decorations, they are quite as handsome as any flower. We have a fine collection of first-class, distinct, brilliantly marked varieties. Price, well dried extra large bulbs, our selection of sorts. 35 cents each; three for $ CALADIUM ESCULENTUM—Elephant Ear. One of the most beautiful and striking ornamental foliaged plants in culti- vation, either for culture in large pots or tubs, or for planting out on the lawn. Will grow in any garden scil and is of the easiest culture. When of full size it stands about five feet high, with i
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