
New and Unusual Plants 
“What IS it? Where did you get it?” your friends and 
neighbors will ask when they spy these interesting new plants 
in your garden. Everyone likes to have something out of the 
ordinary, something just a bit unusual to attract attention in 
his home grounds. With that in mind, we have selected the 
plants in this list. . . to “*perk up” your garden. What’s more, 
they are special offers to our drive-in customers. We want you 
to come and get them. They are priced accordingly. 
ANTHURIUM Andrzanum. Fascinating to watch as it 
blooms. The flowers open very slowly, beginning as a 
twisted cone and becoming flat and spreading, with a 
long spike in the center. Orange-red to rose or white. 
Heart-shaped, shining leaves. Small plants, $2.00 and 
$2.50 each. Large plants $15.00 to $35.00. 
DIETES (Moraea). African Iris. Moraeas having rhizo- 
matous roots are known as Dietes. They are evergreens 
belonging to the Iris family and are natives of South 
Africa. Hardy and easily grown in almost any soil, in 
sun or shade. Large flowers, freely produced. They 
bloom more often when planted in rich moist soil. In 
our garden they bloom best in partial shade. Striking 
foliage. 
bicolor. Light yellow flowers marked velvety purplish 
brown in the center. Single division, T5c. 
Contrast. Flowers are a combination of cream, brownish 
orange and purple. Single division, 75c. 
iridioides Johnsoni. A strong grower and good bloomer. 
Fine for borders or planting in clumps. Large flowers, 
pure white with lavender and orange markings. Single 
division, 50c; small plant, $1.50. Larger $2.50 up. 
Lemon Drops. Large flowers of creamy white with large 
markings of lemon-yellow. Very pretty. Single division, 
Toe. 
Orange Drops. Like the preceding but marked with orange 
Single division, 75c. 
FATSIA (Aralia) japonica. From Japan. Large, digitate 
leaves of handsome dark green, shining and leathery. 
An ideal specimen for shady and half-shady locations. 
Hardy as far north as Mobile and Jacksonville. A fine 
plant may be seen in our shade garden. Gal. can plant 
$3.50; egg cans $5.00 to $7.50. 
GERBERA, Improved New American Hybrids. We have 
searched many places for the best new long-stemmed, 
large flowers in brilliant and pastel colors. We have 
crossed many of our choicest blooms and this year raised 
over 5000 plants, all from our own seeds. We also offer 
the duplex hybrids and the double sorts. The colors are 
white, yellow, pink, red and many blendings of these 
tones, giving intermediate shades. California hybrids, 
the best from three sources, are also offered. Full sun to 
partial shade and filtered sunlight is best for them. Rich, 
deep moist soil must be provided for the choicest flowers. 
Strong plants from pots, Holmes seedlings, 25c each. 
Large plants in gal. cans, depending on the grade of the 
blooms, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 each. Big clumps in 
bloom, cash and carry only, $3.50 up. 
PASSIFLORA edulis.  Passion-Fruit. A  quick-growing 
evergreen tropical vine. Beautifully formed flowers 2 
inches across, white with blue markings. Edible fruits 
about the size of a lime, used in making fruit juices. 4-in. 
pot $1.00. Gal. can $2.50. 
PENTAS. From Africa. Continuous-flowering, sun-loving 
subshrubs. Very easy. rank growers with showy flowers. 
Requires protection from frost. Produces quantities of 
bloom with little effort. Valuable for cut flowers. White, 
Lavender, Pink and Red. Qt. can 25c each. 
PITTOSPORUM rhombifolium. Beautiful light green 
foliage. Small white flowers. Makes a splendid patio tree. 
Hardy. Gal. can $2.50 each. 
undulatum. Victorian Box. Rich green, pointed leaves 
and small, fragrant, white flowers. For patios and small 
areas. Hardy. Gal. can $2.50 each. 
SCHEFFLERA. Very beautiful large tropical tree: like an 
evergreen, with large leaves. Upright grower. Excellent 
for landscaping, particularly in warmest locations. 
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