MARANTA bicolor. Low growing- (six to twelve inches), 
round, light green leaved plant with dark chocolate brown 
squarish patches between the midrib and margin of the 
leaf. Very tropical appearing. Needs shade and mois¬ 
ture. Small, 25c; Med. 50c; Large, 75c. 
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—Nephthytisliberica. Fig. 79—Beefsteak Bego¬ 
nia. Fig. 80—Ribbon Plant. See Cacti-like Plants.) 
NEPTHYTIS 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. 
PELLONIA. An excellent rock garden subject for 
damp, warm, shadad 1 ocations 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. 30c: 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. 
CHINESE VELVET PLANT,, Gynura aurantiaca. 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,_ 
ROYAL PURPLE PLANT, Strobilanthes Dyeranus. 
Strikingly beautiful and universally popular because of 
its glistening, reddish purple, iridescent leaves, surpassing 
the finest coleus or croton in its brilliant coloring. Easy 
to grow. Small, 20c; Med. 35c; Large, $1.00. 
SHELL LILY or SHELL FLOWER, Alpinia nutans. 
Strong growing tuberous plant with long leaves emiting 
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. 
SHRTMP PLANT Beloperone guttata. An attractive 
novelty with hop-like flowers resembling a pink shrimp. 
Don’t 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. BERNARD’S LILY Antharicum. Droping, long 
narrow, green and white striped foliage. Large spikes 
•white flowers. Suited for dish gardens and small pots. 
Small, 25c; Med. 50c; Large, - 
STRAWBERRY GERANUM 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. 
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