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CHINESE EVERGREEN 
_ Another care-free foliage plant. Pointed leaves and a free grower even 
in yery deep shade. $1.00 each — 3 for $2.50. 
TRI-LEAF WONDER (Nephthytis) 
VARIEGATED—This has the finest arrow-shaped leaf you've ever 
seen. Border is silvery banded. A real new beauty and a big improve- 
ment over the older, plain green ones. Trained up a stake it makes the 
laciest, most colorful greenery you can imagine. Plants from 21%” pots— 
$1.00 — 3 for $2.50. Makes a fine gift plant. 
WAX PLANT (Hoya Carnosa) 
A very showy climber..with thick leaves and an umbrella of flowers that 
are waxy white with pink centers and VERY FRAGRANT. It will perfume 
a whole house. Plants from 214” pots—$1.00 each — 3 for $2.50. 
HIBISCUS 
Very few houseplant enthusiasts know the beauty and ease of this fine 
plant when used indoors. It’s a strong grower and it’s blossoms are simply 
gorgeous! Flowers grow to 4” across and cover the plant. For something 
new and better in house plants, try this true Chinese Hibiscus. Peach- 
blow, clear, double pink. Sunset, blazing sunset colors. Lamberti, double, 
deep crimson. Plants from 244" pots—$1.25 — 3 for $3.00. 
PATIENT LUCY (Impatiens) 
So-called because it’s always in bloom. Requires very little care and 
it’s flower is shaped almost exactly like an African Violet’s but comes in 
salmon, reds, pinks, white and wine. Mixed colors only from 244" pots — 
3 for $1.25 — 6 for $2.00. 
FUCHSIAS 
This is another brilliant flower that’s usually overlooked for a house- 
plant. It’s a glorious addition, too. Once you try them you'll want a whole 
collection. Black Prince, waxy pink or Bagdad, lavender center with car- 
mine outer petals, very double. Plants from 214” pots—60c each — 
3 for $1.50. 
BIRD OF PARADISE (Billbergia) 
A spectacular plant and as easy to grow as Mother-in-law’s tongue. 
Beautiful pink, green, blue and yellow flowers (all these colors on one 
flower). A new and sensational houseplant. 95c each — 2 for $1.50. 
FLEUR d’AMOUR 
This is sometimes known as the Butterfly Gardenia and it does have a 
flower that is often mistaken for that plant. Unlike the Gardenia, how- 
ever, it is easy to grow indoors and is not at all temperamental. A well- 
grown plant will produce 50 or more good flowers a year. Large plants 
from 3” pots — $2.00 each — 3 for $5.00. ‘ 
STRAWBERRY GERANIUM 
Round leaves with silyer bands. Easy to grow and showy. 
24%" pots — 50c each — 3 for $1.25. 
Plants from 
VELVET PLANT 
Richest, deep reddish-purple foliage and very hairy. Strong plants from 
242" pots — 50c each — 3 for $1.25. 
EVERGREEN CLIMBING FIG 
Small dark grey-green leaves, very hardy and tolerant but very vigorous. 
An exceptionally fine foliage plant. Plants from 242” pots — 60c each 
— 3 for $1.35. 
RHOEO (Moses-in-the-Bulrushes) (Man-in-a-Boat) — 
Dark green leaves, purple underneath and flattened clusters of white 
flowers, nearly hidden by boat-shaped coverings. Plants from 22" pots — 
60c each — 3 for $1.50. : 
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GERANIUMS 
SCENTED. Makes a fine houseplant, with BOTH bloom and fragrance. 
Flowers come in white, rose, lavender and pink and the scents are PEP- 
PERMINT, LEMON, SPICE, ROSE, APPLE and GINGER. Mixed: colors ‘and 
scents only. Plants from 2%” pots — 6 for $1.50 — 12 for $2.50. 
IVY-LEAVED—Climbs and trails. A fine addition to your window. 
Fine colors and the leaves are strong and leathery like ivy. Good outdoors, 
too, along a wall. Mixed colors and leaf shapes only. Plants from 214” 
pots — 6 for $1.50 — 12 for $2.50. 
NAMED VARIETIES—Your choice of Radio Red, Rose Fiat (best rose) 
red Fiat, Salmon Ideal, Madonna, Gregerson’s White. Plants from 21%" 
pots — 6 for $1.50 — 12 for $2.50. Mixed varieties, not labeled, 
12 for $2.00. 
BEGONIAS 
ANGEL-WING—Soft pink, drooping flowers with pale green leaves. 
A fine houseplant. Plants from 212” pots — 75¢ each — 2 for $1.35. 
BEEFSTEAK—Thick, shiny, round leaves, red underneath. Light pink 
flowers in rich clusters. Plants from 212” pots — 75¢ each—2 for $1.35. 
STAR — Huge leaves, star-shaped and two-toned. Pink flowers. An 
old favorite that you'll want to revive—$1.50 each. 
PHILODENDRON 
VELVET-LEAF PHILODENDRON — We again have a supply of this 
most popular philodendron. Leaves are rich, velvety texture and have veins 
of lighter green. Easy to grow, it makes a superb decorative plant. Some- 
thing new, unusual and fine. Plants from 2” pots — 60¢ each — 3 for 
$1.50. 
GIANT SPLIT LEAF — This is the interior decorators favorite plant. 
It gives any room a more distinguished, livable look. Large plants with 3 
to 4 leaves — $2.00 each — 3 for $5.00. 
POTHOS AUREUS—A plant that will stand house conditions even 
better than the old philodendrons. Green leaves spotted and mottled with 
cream. Plants from 2%" pots — 50c¢ each — 3 for $1.35. 
SHRIMP PLANTS (Beloperone) 
They are practically everblooming with bright salmon colored bracts that 
resemble the shrimp in color and shape. A well-grown plant is a joy to see. 
Plants from 214" pots — 40c each — 3 for $1.00. 
CHINESE RUBBER PLANT (Crassula) 
SILVER VARIEGATED — it’s hard to kill this one and its foliage 
is very attractive. Strong plants — 40c each — 3 for $1.00. 
MINIATURE ROSES 
One of our most popular indoor plants. Few people realize that they A 
can be grown indoors, easily. They make excellent houseplants . . . and are 
perfectly hardy outdoors, too. . 
ROSA ROULETTI—Tiny double, bright pink flowers in profusion. An 
excellent bloomer. Plants from 24%” pots — 50c each — 3 for $1.35. 
PIXIE—A new introduction. A tiny white, double rose. A fine new 
houseplant. Plants from 3” pots — $1.00 each — 3 for $2.50. fh 
TOM THUMB—Crimson buds open in perfect tiny roses. A new coler 
in miniatures — $1.00 each — 3 for $2.50. 
AIRPLANE PLANT (Anthericum) 
Pointed leaves striped with gold. Long stems with a tiny plant at the : 
end resembling an airplane. Star-like white flowers. A beloved, old-fash- a 
CLERODENDRON (Mile-a-Minute Vine) ioned, easy one — 50c each — 3 for $1.35. 
If you want one that grows to the ceiling in a single season, here it is! “3 
A hand , woody vine with oval leaves and very crimson show 
very noaondsome oody vine y y JACOBINEAS 
flowers with a white calyx, carried in clusters. This one will impress the : 
whole town! It is really splendid. Plants from 212” pots — 90c each — Few plants are in such constant bloom. Large blossoms of salmon-pink 
Easy to care for. Plants from 2%" pots — 50c each — 3 for $1.35. 
3 for $2.50. 
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