

RUELLIA TUBEROSA 
Ruellia Tuberosa 
An herbaceous shrub of exceptional 
value for semi-shaded locations. The grace- 
ful, trumpet-shaped flowers of a most de- 
lightful blue violet, are produced on slender 
stems, making a welcome addition to our 
cutflower material. The plant should be 
thoroughly cut back each year to increase 
its beauty. 1-gallon containers, 85c; 5-gal- 
lon, $1.75. 
Helmet Shrub 
DYSCHORISTE THUNBERGIFLORA. This _ low 
growing shrub bears a profusion of striking deep 
violet-blue trumpet-shaped flowers with dark vein- 
ings in the throat. Blue flowering shrubs, with 
neat habit of growth, are none too plentiful, so 
this will be a welcome addition to your garden. 
Likes full sun, and withstands light frost. 1-gal- 
lon containers, 75c. 

Securidaca 
SECURIDACA VOLUBILIS. Glowing ra- 
cemes of lacy rosy violet flowers, produced 
on long arching branches, make this recent 
introduction from Guatemala one of the 
loveliest additions to our gardens. A grace- 
ful arching shrub, it can be trained as a 
neat vine on a fence or low trellis, where 
one would think at first glance it might be 
an exquisite climbing form of Polygala. It 
grows best near the coast, in sun or part 
shade. 
of the outstanding plants he saw in Cen- 
tral America. 5-inch pots, $1.50; 5-gallon 
containers, $2.50. 
Don Rujello reported it to be one 
EXOTIC BIRD OF PARADISE 
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Many will remember reading about the fascinating experiences of our 
plant explorer, Don Rujello, on his exploring trip to Central America, 
for treasures for California Flowerland. A really unexpected number of 
promising new varieties was brought back, and now, as the plants are 
proving their worth, we offer these new finds for the gardens of Amer- 
ica. Many of the plants on these two pages are our Own introductions. 
Come to California Flowerland to see these and many 
other plant treasures. You will enjoy, too, strolling through 
our new Botanic Garden. 
Lovely rosy-violet flowers of Securidaca volubilis 
Bird of Paradise 
The exotic blooms of the Strelitzia regina 
never cease to evoke wonder and admira- 
tion. It is a much prized subject for plant- 
ing in the garden or for growing in tubs or 
pots in the patio, making a striking effect, 
with the tropical appearance of its leaves, 
which are similar in shape to banana leaves. 
The flowers are produced from Septem- 
ber until April, held high above the foliage. 
The plants begin to bloom at the age of 
four to five years, increasing in size and 
quantity of flowers produced each year. The 
flowers are a delight for interior decoration, 
making striking arrangements. 
Plants grow best in full sun or partial 
shade, in rich soil, with plenty of moisture 
during summer. 
4-inch pots, 2 years old, each 75c; 1- 
gallon containers, 3 years old, $1.00; 5- 
gallon or balled blooming clumps, $4.00 to 
$15.00. 
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