and RARE PLANTS 
STRELITZIA REGINAE 
Rivaling the birds of the tropics with Its exotic splendor these Birds of Paradise 
are found much in favor in the plant world. The flower as though poised for flight 
with its combination of red, yellow, blue and orange is quite different from the 
average garden subject. Easily grown out of doors wherever oranges thrive or 
suitable as a tub plant in the colder sections. Should be planted in a sunny situa¬ 
tion in a rather rich soil and liberally watered especially during its flowering sea¬ 
son. The clumps should not be disturbed if one is to expect the greatest quantity 
of flowers. 
Four-inch pots, 75c; postpaid, 90c. 
Six-inch pots, $1.50; postpaid, $1.75. 
EPIDENDRUM O'BRIENIANUM 
Nearly every one has wished he might grow orchids. Here is one that will make 
your wish come true for it is of the easiest of culture, and a well-established plant 
will flower almost continuously. Given ordinary garden soil in a sunny, frostless 
situation this vivid red orchid will provide an abundance of flowers. 
Suitable for pot culture also. The plant is almost a vine in type and the flowers in 
clusters on their long stems lend themselves well to floral arrangement. 
Four-inch pots, $1.00; postpaid, 1.15. 
GARDENIA 
Sweet Scented Pure White 
One of nature’s most heavily scented con¬ 
tributions to the pleasures of man. Waxy 
white camellia-shaped flowers supported 
on stems bearing the richest of dark green 
foliage make them one of the garden’s most 
desirable subjects. A small growing shrub 
that does best in an open sunny situation 
of well drained soil to which has been 
added sufficient peat moss to give the plant 
an acid growing condition. Then with 
liberal watering and reasonable care one 
may point with pride to flowers of their 
own growing. 
50c each; $5.00 dozen. 
60c each; $5.50 dozen, postpaid 
The Dazzler 
CAMELLIAS 
Well grown Camellias are the pride of every garden lover. Their culture is not so 
difflcult after all. Planted in semi-shade or shade in a well-drained soil and kept 
uniformly moist without allowing the water to touch the foliage or flower buds 
and one is repaid with an abundance of flowers in proportion to the size of the 
plant. The soil should be acid and a mixture of equal parts of peat mull or leaf 
mold and sandy loam will spell success. After planting, a two-inch mulch of pure 
peat mull or leaf mold should be applied. This keeps the surface loose. Camellias 
are surface feeders and should not be hoed around. Desirable varieties are now 
in a price range to meet the average purse requirements. 
CHEERFUL. A large bright red variety. 
JORDAN’S PRIDE. One of the best of the variegated forms; red, white and pink. 
LADY CAMPBELL. Lighter red than Climax and quite different in type. 
PINK PERFECTION. The most popular Camellia grown in Southern California. 
Nature has created here an almost perfect flower in a very desirable shade of pink. 
PURITY. As pure white as the name would indicate. Flowers of large size per¬ 
fectly double and a very heavy flowering variety. 
ROSITA. Much like Pink Perfection, only a much darker pink in color. 
CAMELLIA PRICES: 
Double Poinsettia—Henrietta Ecke 
Any of the six varieties 
In 4-inch pots 50c each, 
6 for $2.50 
6-Inch pots $1.50 each 
6 for $8.00 
50c and $1.75 each re¬ 
spectively, postpaid. 
Double Poinsettia 
HENRIEHA ECKE 
An exquisitely beauti¬ 
ful flower of startling 
brilliance—a marvel of 
the plant world. Huge 
double blossoms with 
the typical Poinsettia 
striking color and 
characteristics, borne 
in great profusion on 
long sturdy stems. 
May be grown as a 
house plant but 
reaches perfection in 
the garden, growing 8 
to 10 feet high. 
40c each; $4.00 dozen. 
50c each; $4.50 
dozen, postpaid. 
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Strelltzia Reginae 
Epidendrum (above) 
Camellia—Pink Perfection—(below) 
