MOSES-IN-THE-CRADLE Tradescantia discolor. Up¬ 
right purple and green leaves about 12 inches high. Very 
decorative. Flowers in a boat-like case. 
Small, 10c; Med. 25c; Large, 50c. 
Fig. 78 79 80 
Fig. 78—Nephthytis liberica. Fig. 79—Beefsteak Bego¬ 
nia. Fig. 80—Ribbon Plant. See Cacti-like Plants). 
NEPHTHYTIS LIBERICA. A climbing and trailing plant 
with calla-like leaves growing well in soil or water. Fine 
for wall vases. 
Small, 15c; Med. 25c; Large, 50c. 
PELLIONIA. An excellent rock garden subject for 
damp, warm, shaded locations or under greenhouse 
benches. Very low creeping, succulent stems bearing 
beautifully colored dark bronzy, olive-green, variegated 
leaves often flushed with violet or red. We offer two 
types, one slightly more dwarf and highly colored. 
Small, 15c; Med. 80c; Large, _ 
PEPEROMIA OBTUSIFOLIA. A begonia-like, heavy 
waxy, leaved plant about 6 to 12 inches high. Attrac¬ 
tive house plant of easy culture. 
Small, 10c; Med. 25c; Large, 50c. 
ROYAL PURPLE PLANT Genura Auraticium. The wide 
pubescent leaves reflect a soft purple warm color in the 
sunlight. A very interesting plant of easy culture. 
Small, 20c; Med. 35c; Large, _ 
SHELL LILY or SHELL FLOWER Alpinia nutans.... 
Strong growing tuberous plant with long leaves e 7 ’.ting 
a strong ginger like odor when crushed. Mottled yellow 
orange flowers resemble seashells. Grows 4 ft or more 
tall and needs plenty of water. 
Small, 30c; Med. 50c; Large, $1.00. 
SHRIMP PLANT Beloperone guttata. An attractive 
novelty w r ith hop-like flowers resembling a pink shrimp. 
Dont fail to order one of these easily grown oddities. 
Small, 20c; Med. 35c; Large, __ 
SNAKES BEARD Ophiopogon jaburan. A low dark 
green grass-like plant good for dish gardens and small 
borders. 
Small, 10c; Med. 25c; Large, 50c. 
ST. BERNARDS LILY Anthericum. Drooping, long, 
narrow, green and white striped foliage. Large spikes 
white flowers. Suited for dish gardens and small pots. 
Small, 25c; Med. 50c; Large, _ 
STRAWBERRY GERANIUM or Aaron’s Beard, Saxi- 
fraga sarmentosa. This hanging basket plant with its 
runners and round, white veined leaves is an old favorite. 
Small, 10c; Med. 25c; Large, 50c. 
STRELITZIA REGINAE. The real “Bird of Paradise” 
flower with striking deep reddish orange and blue bloome. 
Always attract attention. 
Small, $1.50 
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