Hotm & Otson, Inc.—Home of Flowers—SaAInt PAvuL 




Foliage and Decorative Plants 

ASPIDISTRA 
Asparagus Plumosus—(LACE FERN). Very fine lacy 
foliage. 75c each. 
Asparagus Sprengeri—Long sprays of fine light green 
- foliage, suited for ferneries or hanging baskets. 50c and 
$1.00 each. 
Aspidistra—A very hardy house plant. Will live well 
under the most severe conditions. Leathery, deep glossy 
green leaves. $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 each. 
Aucubas—Dark green leathery leaves spotted and 
blotched yellow. Strong bushy plants 50c, $1.50 
and $2.00 each. 
Cacti—We offer a large variety of these interesting 
plants, about fifty different and distinct kinds. If cus- 
tomers desiring these will describe the type wanted, we 
will endeavor to make a pleasing selection. Plants in 3 
and 4-inch pots. 50c to $1.00 each. Larger plants and 
specimens from $1.00 and upward. 
Cissus Antarctica—(KANGAROO VINE). A rapid growing 
upright vine. A fine house plant as it withstands much 
abuse. 50c and $1.00 each. 
Cissus Striata—Small, finely cut leaves, very hardy 
vine for house culture. 50c each. 
Crassula—Thick fleshy leaves, heavy stem. A hardy 
compact plant for house culture. Fine plants. 35c¢ each. 
Very large specimen plants, $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Dieffenbachia—Pretty, light green leaves, dotted with 
white spots. Large plants, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
Ficus Elastica—(COoMMON RUBBER PLANT)—Strong 
plants, $2.00 and $3.00 each. 
Ficus Nitida—Small bright green leaves similar to the 
leaves of orange trees. Very good for porch or window 
box use. Strong plants. $2.50 each. 
Grevillea Robusta—(AUSTRALIAN SILK Oak)—Deep 
green, lacy foliage. Fine for porch or indoor culture 
$1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
Helxine Solieroli—(Bany’s TEars). A very thrifty low 
growing moss like plant. Very hardy for house use. 
50c and 75c each. 
Peperomias—Variegated heart shaped leaves, silvery 
gray and green. Nice plant 50c and 75c each. 
Philodendron Cordatum—A very hardy, fleshy leaved 
trailing plant that does well in the house under most any 
condition. 50c and 75c each. 
Sanseveria Laurenti—(SNAKE PLANT). Tall, barred 
leaves with golden yellow edges. $1.50 each. 
Sanseveria Zeylanica—(SNAKE PLANT). Barred and 
mottled gray and dark green. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Small plants, suitable for planting in dishes. 
and 50c each. 
[Eighteen] 
35c, 



We have one of the largest and best collections 
of foliage and decorative plants in America. We 
list on these two pages a few of the more common 
and popular kinds. 
If interested in varieties not 
listed, please write us for the desired variety and 
we will give description and quote prices. 
The plants offered here are all adapted to house 
culture. They are clean, healthy plants that 
are free from any insect pests. 



Selaginella—Pretty moss like foliage, grows very low 
and spreads well over the soil or any moist surface. 
50c and 75c each. 
Tradescantia—(WANDERING JEW). Plain green, vari- 
egated red, white. 60c each. 
Umbrella Plant—(Cypzrus ALTERNIFOLIUS). Nice 
plants of this old favorite. 75c each. 
Vitis Rhomboides—This is a new, very useful house 
plant. It resembles ivy but is a more robust grower and 
of drooping habit. Dark green foliage. Strong plants, 50¢ 
each. 

BOSTON FERN 
FERNS 
Boston—The best known and common variety. Very 
fine strong plants, $2.50 and $3.00 each. 
Large specimen plants of above $4.00 and $5.00 each. 
Norwood—A heavily crested fern, very hardy and ro- 
bust. $2.00 each. 
Smithi—This fern is similar to Verona, but dwarfer 
and more finely crested. $2.00 and $2.50 each. 
Verona—Beautifully crested and lacy fronds. A fine 
hardy and satisfactory house plant. Excellent plants 
$2.00 and $2.50 each. 
PALMS 
Phoenix Canariensis (DATE Patm)—Strong hardy 
palms that are particularly valuable for use in hotel 
lobbies, large show-rooms, etc., as they will do well in 
most any situation. 
Strong plants 24 to 30 inches high, in pots. 
$6.00 each. 
Large plants in green painted tubs, 36 to 42 inches 
high, $6.00 and $8.00 each. 
Phoenix Roebelini—Fine, gracefully curving leaves, 
very hardy. $2.00 and $2.50 each. 
$5.00 and 
