Virginia Lee Gardens Advertiser 
African Violet Growing Aids 
AFRI-GRO=-A specially prepared potting soil for African 
Violets, Gloxinias, Begonias etc. (Extra Protection-Soilene 
Treated-To Destroy Soil Borne Insects) 3-lbs. $1.00. Special 
price on larger quantities. 
HY-GRO-Liquid fertilizer is the easy modern way to feed 
your house plants. Just add to water as directed, feed and 
water with one application. per jar .65c 
VERMICULITE—The new medium. for seed starting and 
rooting leaves etc. Sold under various trade names. 4 Qt. 
Bag $1.00 | 
SUPER-GRO—Specially prepared soil for most house plants - t 
such as Gardenias, Philodendron etc. (Soilene Treated) 3 
' Ibs. $1.00. 
ELECTRIC PLANT STARTER—Brand new unit for pro- 
pagating and seed starting. Size 14 x 17 x 24”, complete with 
heating unit, thermostat, glass wick waterer, vermiculite and 
liquid fertilizer. Starter carries a money back guarantee. 
Speed up your rooting. $10.00 ea: 
WIK-FED POTS—Self watering, highly recommended for 
African Violets. Beautiful new colors in new Styron, Ivory, 
Pink, Yellow, Green, Lavendar and Red, all with black base. 
4” Size $1.15 ea., 3 for $3.25, 6 for $6.00 
(NEW LARGER SIZE—JUST INTRODUCED) 5” Size. 
Large enough for your specimen plants, same colors as above, 
all with black base $1.50 ea. Wik-Fed Pots are shipped Post- 
paid. 
CARE & CULTURE OF AFRICAN VIOLETS—By Lloyd 
Putnam Lindsey. Latest edition enlarged. Concise, practical 
& inexpensive handbook. Many illustrations. .50c ea. Postpaid. 
PEAT MOSS—Ideal for lightening soil and many other uses. 
1 Ib. plastic bag .40c 
OPTOX—For control of mealy bug 
and mites on African Violets we re- 
‘commend Optox. Bot. .65c. 
1950 Edition 
Indoor House Plants 
Plants That Ane New and Different 
ARTILLERY Ber Very interesting, easy cul-. 
‘ture. 60c ea., 2 for $1.00 
CALADIUMS—Very colorful painted effect, dclenbente: ears.” 
75e ea., 2 for $1.25. 
CHINESE Martie cn s” Water Plant) Thrives 
in soil or water. 60c ea., 2 for $1.00 
DIFFENBACHIA—(Rudolph tees New, very colorful, 
variegated. $1.00 each. 
DRACAENA GODSEFFIANA—Dark creee foliage mottled _ 
with white markings. 60c each, 2 for $1.0 
GARDEN STATE IVY—New variegated i ivy of distinetion. 
60c each, 2 for $1.00. 
GRAPE IVY—(Vitis ee Y Beads one of a grape © 
vine. 60c ea., 2 for $1.00. 
GRAPE LEAF BEGONIA—New type, niniattire leaves ne 
grape leaf. 75c each, 2 for $1.25. 
HEART LEAF IVY—(Hedera Helix Cordata) LSE shaped a 
leaves. 60c each, 2 for $1.00. 
MOSAIC PLANT—(Fittonia) Native of Peru, beautiful — 
marking. 75¢ ea., 2 for $1.25. 
NEPHTHYTIS— (Liberica) Green arrow shaped leven aaa 
or water. 60c each, 2 for $1.00. 
PHILODENDRON—(Cordatum) Popular, green vine, soil — 
or water. 60c each, 2 for $1.00. 
' _ PHILODENDRON—(Sodirii) Newest species, gray & green 
coloring. $1.25 each. 
PICK-A-BACK—(Tolmia Menziesi) Very popular, each leat 
sprouts another atop it. 60c each, 2 for $1.00. 
PIN OAK IVY—Graceful, miniature leaves resembling sito 
leaf. 60c ea., 2 for $1.00. 
POTHOS— (Marble Queen) Newest fines green & white — 
marbelized effect, does well in soil or water. $1. 00 each. 
POTHOS—(Aurea) Original variety, green & gold aes 
60c each, 2 for $1.00. 
PRAYER PLANT—(Maranta Kerchveana) This alae folds" 
its leaves at night as if in prayer, spotted foliage. $1.00 each. 
SCENTED GERANIUMS—Old favorites of the following 
types: Rose, Rober’s Lemon Rose, Nutmeg, Filbert, Ginger, 
Peppermint, Snowflake, Gooseberry, Orange & Apple. Foli- 
age gives off scent. 75¢ each. 
STAR BEGONIA—(Dwarf) Leaves resemble a tae or r maple 
leaf. $1.00 each. 
STRAWBERRY BEGONIAS—(Saxafraga) Leaves striped — 
with silver-white, blooms white, an old favorite. 50c each. 
VARIEGATED CRASSULA—New version of the Chinese 
tors 135 in color, marked with green & white. Te each, 2 
or ; exe 
VARIEGATED NEPHTHYTIS—(Reutenschroer’ 8), New, 
graceful leaves, green & white coloring. 75c each, 2 for $1.25. 
VARIEGATED PEPEROMIA—Sturdy & colorful, green & 
yellow leaves. 50c each. 
WATERMELON BEGONIA—(Peromia Sandersi) Very at- 
tractive, leaves striped like a watermelon. 50c each. — 
WANDERING. J EW —(Inch Plant) Both colors, white & 
green, green & purple, ren satisfactory house vine. aoc each. 
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