each in quart cans. We have several choice named varieties available in small cans. 
and pots. Our selection, mixed, three for $5.00, or send’ for list. We guarantee 
these will be good standard varieties, 8 to 12 inches tall, or larger. Sometimes it is 
more convenient to ship them as small balled plants. 
Ficus religiosa—This igs the sacred tree of the Buddhists and the Hindus, under 
which the Gautama sat and meditated for days and nights while formulating his 
philosophy. It is known as the Bo-Tree or tree of knowledge. While a ‘“‘rubbert 
tree’ botanically, it has handsome foliage more like a poplar. It is a historic species, 
and a specimen brought to Ceylon from North India survived as a venerated relic of 
the Buddha until a few decades ago. Makes a giant specimen in: the tropics, but 
must have some protection from frost in the Lower South. Quart cans, $2.00 each. 
Sprekelia formosissima, var. superba. This is a fine type of Sprekelia, possibly 
a hybrid form, which blooms quite regularly in spring, at least under pot culture. 
50c each. This is one of the classic bulbs and as its name indicates, very beautiful. 
Native of Mexico. Prefers an alkaline soil. The flower is bright, rich red, and 
fantastically shaped. 
Azaleas—The Belgian azaleas are available in small plant sizes in quart cans,. 
in several choice varieties, on own root. These are not hardy to freezing, but well 
worth, testing in the Gulf Coast area. $1.00 each in quart cans, in assortment, or 
ask for named varieties. 
Opuntia Burbankii—this is the far-famed giant ‘‘Spineless cactus’? or Indian 
Fig (the ripe fruits are edible, crisp and delicious). Single pads for propagation, 
$1.00 each. 
Echinocactus grusonii—this is one of the few “‘barrel cactus’? types which are: 
suited to the Lower South. The spines make it a pretty golden ball when young and 
it is very slow growing. $1.00 each. 
Costus—these are intriguing tropical tuberous-rooted plants, called sopitak 
flags,’ with unusual foliage arranged in rotary fashion, and interesting, cone-like 
flower heads. C. igneus is 3 to 5 feet tall, with showy orange-pink flowers on green 
bracts, while the taller C. speciosa has creamy-white flowers, on dark red bracts, atop: 
the 6 to 8 foot stems. Strong roots, C. igneus, $1.00; C. speciosa, $2.00 each. 
Zamia Floridana—The ‘“‘Coontie palm,’’ common Florida cyca, $1.00 each. 
Nice foliage plant for pots. 
Cycas revoluta—common Sago Palm, a choice Cycas from the Far East, $2.00 
for small plants with leaves trimmed back to crown for mailing. 
Cycas circinalis, the rare Queen Sago Palm, smal! plants $5.00. 
Gardenia Florida, the dooryard type, Gardenia Veitchii, and Gardenia Hadley, the 
Veitchii being the miniature variety, and the Hadley the modern florists strain, smali 
plants $1.00 and $2.00 from cans, shipped bare root, packed in damp moss. 
Dyckia sulphurea—odd succulent Bromeliad. Like a tiny Agave, 50c. 
Banana plants—make nice tub subjects, $1.00 each. 
Urginea—this is the giant Mediterranean squill. We have two strains, small 
bulbs, $2.00 each in summer. Flower like Eremurus. 
Xanthosoma violacea—This is the most attractive type of the larger elephant ear 
group. Dark green foliage with purple shading, $2.00 each. 
Bitlbergia—Several varieties of this popular air plant, including the elementary 
B. nutans, 50c, and B. nutans hybrid, 50c; B. Alberti, 75c; B. rubra-cyanea, $1.00; 
B. disticha, $1.00; and B. thyrsiflora $1.50, for small plants. 
Bryophylium pinnatum and Kalanchoe tubiflora,-—popular tropical. succulents, 
six for $1.00. 
