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ERYTHRINA EMBRYANA—A seven year old specimen in our garden. 
three times a year. Flower spikes range in color from scarlet to crimson 
and a large specimen in full bloom is a fine sight. This shrub will reach 
an eventual height of twelve or fifteen feet and as much through but by 
judicious pruning can be kept much smaller. Should be pruned hard 
after each blooming period. Responds to water and fertilizer. 20°. 
1 gal. $0.50; 5 gal. $1.75; Specimens $3.50 up. 
ERYTHRINA embryana. (leguminosae) American Tropics. Only 
member of the family so far as we know, which is virtually evergreen. 
A larger and faster growing tree than E. caffra, larger flower spikes of 
intense orange-scarlet. Rare and strikingly handsome. Forms a large 
spreading specimen. Full sun. 24°. ; 
| I gal. $0.75; 5 gal. $2.50; Specimens $7.50 up. 
ERYTHRINA poianthes. “‘Dad-dab Tree’’ (leguminosae) Tropical 
Asia. Deciduous. Large shrub or small tree, blooming without the 
foliage from March to June when the whole plant is covered with its 
vivid striking scarlet spikes, making it an extremely handsome and no- 
ticeable object. 24°. 1 gal. $0.75; 5 gal. $2.00; Specimens $7.50 up. 
ERYTHRINA tomentosa. (leguminosae) South Africa. Very large 
leaves, sturdy trunk. Said to be similar to E. caffra with intense scarlet 
flowers—smaller growing. New introduction. Blooms without the foli- 
age. Reported to be very handsome. Full sun. 22°. 
1 gal. $0.75; 5 gal. $2.50. 
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