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P. J. Berckmans Company’s Tree and Plant Catalogue 
Sanseviera Zeylanica 
*Poinsettia pulcherrima 
Tall-growing plants; valuable for decorative pur¬ 
poses in winter; leaves preceding the insignificant 
flowers are bright crimson. 25c.; large plants, 50c. 
*Ravenala Madagascariensis 
(THE TRAVELER’S TREE) 
A conspicuous plant. Leaves very large, upon 
stems of great length, giving this plant a remarkable 
appearance. Has bloomed at Lake Worth, Florida, 
and is hardy in that section. Large plants, $$ each. 
^Sanseviera Zeylanica 
With sword-like leaves. Green, marbled with 
lighter shade. An effective bedding plant. Very 
tropical in appearance. Strong plants, 4- to 5-inch 
pots, 25 to 50 cts. each. 
Solanum azureum, or Seaforthianum 
Of the same habit of growth as the Solanum Jas- 
minoides , but producing numerous bunches of deli¬ 
cate blue flowers with golden anthers, and fragrant. 
Very desirable. 15 and 25 cts. 
*Tabernaemontana Camassa 
Evergreen shrub; flowers white, very fragrant, 
resembling a Jasmine; of dwarf habit, and a free 
bloomer during several months. 25 cts. 
Tecoma (climber) 
Jasminoides. Flowers white, with pink center. 
25 cts. 
Capensis. Flowers bright red. Continually in 
bloom. Can be used as a climber. 25 cts. 
NOTE.—See Catalogue No. 2 for other Subtropical and 
Greenhouse Plants. 
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