HANTRIER 
ERIANA 
ALOCASIAS — We are introducing the exotic 
Alocasias from tropical Asia. They have heart 
shaped leaves in gorgeous patterns. Grow 
from tubers in sphagnum or peat moss mixed 
with charcoal. Keep moist all the time and 
warm (70-80° in day and 60-65° at night.) 
Feed monthly with Wilson's Orchid Fertilizer. 
Cannot ship in cold weather. See photos. 
Price: 5.00 7.50 10.00 
Alocasia Chantrieri (A. Cuprea x A. Sanderiana)— 
Dark green with pearl grey veins. Back of leaf 
coppery-purple. 
Alocasia Cuprea—Most compact species. Heavy, wavy 
leaves. Maroon-purple back, dark shining green 
front, prominent veins. Leaves 6-10”. 
Alocasia Indica var. Metallica—Dark leaf, metallic 
sheen, gunmetal on back. Larqge-growing. 
Alocasia Longiloba—Pointed ears on leaf. Bluish- 
green, veined. 
Alocasia Longiloba x Alocasia Sanderiana—Bluish- 
green, spectacular metallic veins. 
Alocasia Sanderiana—Leathery green, purple beneath. 
Shiny. White veins. Outstanding. 
Alocasia Sedenii (A. Cuprea x A. Lowii Grandis)— 
Hybrid of two of the finest species. Olive-green 
with silvery cast, purple beneath. 
Adiantum Wrightii (Maidenhair Fern)—Considered one 
of the finest maidenhair ferns in cultivation. 
4” —2.00 5”—3.00, 3 for 7.50 
Adiantum Cuneatum (Maidenhair Fern)—Finer fronds 
than Wrightii. 
4”—2.00 5”—3.00, 3 for 7.50 
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