Strelitzia Rcginac 
This rare plant is much prized for 
planting in the garden or for grow- 
in tubs or pots in the patio, 
ing a striking effect with the 
tropical appearance of its leaves and 
the exotic beauty of its flowers. 
The leaves are similar in shape to 
the banana, about six inches broad 
and twelve to eighteen inches long, 
deep green and shining. The flow¬ 
ers are held above the foliage on 
sturdy stems and are indescribably 
handsome, with three sets of bright 
orange petals and three bright blue 
stigmas forming a crest, the whole 
blossom resembling the head of 
a Bird of Paradise. 
Besides beautify¬ 
ing the garden, 
these flowers are 
a delight to the 
terior decorator 
for their artistic 
effect as cut flow¬ 
ers, and they will 
last in water for 
many days. 
Suitable plants for transplanting 
have been very scarce, and their 
price has heretofore been almost 
prohibitive. We now have some 
splendid plants at very reasonable 
prices. 
The plants begin to bloom at the 
age of 4 to 6 years, increasing in 
size by divisions; well established 
clumps bloom continuously from 
September to July. 
As a novel plant for window gar¬ 
dens and conservatories in sections 
where it is too cold for outdoor cul¬ 
ture, the Bird of Paradise is a rare 
and striking subject. Any of the 
sizes listed can be readily shipped 
by Express. 
Bird of Paradise 
THE EXOTIC SPLENDOR OF THE BIRD OF PARADISE 
A potted plant in your garden, outdoors, or in a window, will be a 
source of admiration and wonder. 
4-inch pots, 1 Vi yr. old, $1.25; 6-inch 
pots, 2 yrs. old, $2.50; 3 yrs., $3.50; 
blooming size, 7-inch pots, $4.50. Large 
specimens in 10-inch pots, $7.50. 
PAUL J. HOWARD'S 
Horticultural Establishment 
250 South La Brea Ave., 
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. TELEPHONE WHITNEY 1141 
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