ANTHURIUM CRYSTALLINUM 
A handsome foliage plant from South America. 
Leaves are heart-shaped and will attain 14” long 
and 10” across (even larger with good culture). 
The bold silver veins are striking against the dark 
background of the leaf. Can be grown in leaf mold 
or Osmunda fibre. Grow moist and feed once a 
month. (See photograph, page 60.) 
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6” pot size 5.00 each 
ANTHURIUM FORGETII 
Similar to A. Crystallinum in leaf pattern but 
having a peltate leaf. Leaf is entire with leaf- 
stem attached just off center. The crystal veining 
thrcughout the leaf is much more pronounced than 
others of this type. Grow moist. (See page 60.) 
A” pot size 3.50 each; 5” 5.00 each 
ARALIA BALFOURIANA 
(New Caledonia) 
Erect growing plant with rounded leaves coarsely 
indented and patches of white on margin of leaves. 
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ARAUCARIA EXCELSIS (Norfolk Island 
Pine—after South Pacific Island) 
Greatly prized, star-shaped evergreen of tiered 
growth. Likes cool treatment (60 at night) and 
plenty of light. Makes a compact pot plant, always 
deccrative, but particularly valuable at Christmas. 
Suitable for outdoors only in southern states. Has 
been known to survive light frost. (See page 59.) 
5” pot size 5.00 each 
COLLINIA ELEGANS 
This dwarf Palm is a most weicome addition for 
house plant use. Excellent for coffee or end tables 
where space is at a premium but where ycu want a 
smart effect. The height is approximately eight to 
ten inches. Every leaf is a true character frond of 
the palm. A very recent introduction that will find 
its place among top-notch house plants. (See pho- 
tograph, page 59.) 
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DAVALLIA CANARIENSIS 
This beautiful tropical fern from the Canary Is- 
lands has lace-like fronds a foot wide and up to 18 
inches long. Well adapted to culture in the home. 
Used to advantage in flower arrangements. (See 
photograph, page 60.) 
5” pot size 2.50 each 
DIFFENBACHIA PICTA 
A very spectacular leaf marking—white spots on 
a dark green background. Known as the Mother- 
in-law plant because native tribes are supposed to 
have silenced the relative’s chatter by placing the 
sap under her tengue, which is not recommended as 
the sap is toxic. 
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DIFFENBACHIA RUDOLPH ROEHRS 
(New) 
An unusual leaf coloring—the leaves are a creamy- 
white with darker green veins. 
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