ANTIQUE ACANTHUS 
Acanthus mollis. The leaves of this plant were used as a pattern 
by the ancient Greeks in designing Corinthian columns. Its foliage 
—hbold, broad, and green, and its tall spikes of densely set, whitish 
flowers continue to lend classic grace to modern gardens. Hardy. 
Full sun. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
RICE PAPER PLANT 
Aralia papyrifera. Tall shrub with stout trunk like a tree with large 
tropical appearing dull green leaves often over a foot across. In 
winter the large trusses of creamy flowers appear at the top of the 
stem. Freezes but recovers better than before. Sun or light shade. 
Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
Aralia sieboldi (Fatsia japonica). The glossy rice paper plant. Won- 
derful shrub for tropical effects. Bold glossy foliage. Makes an 
excellent tub plant. Hardy. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
GOLD DUST PLANT 
Aucuba japonica variegata, Gold Dust Plant. Slow growing, for 
shaded places or tubs. The large, glossy, pointed leaves are spotted 
or speckled with gold. Give plenty of water. Grows in deepest shade 
where other plants fail. Hardy. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
HINDU LAUREL 
Cocculus laurifolius. Large specimen shrub with long pointed waxy 
green leaves of pleasing lustre. Outstanding foliage shrub with 
graceful branches which make superb ‘’greens’’ in flower arrange- 
ments. Hardy, except in coldest locations. Gal. $1.35, 5-gal. $3.95. 
TROPICAL FOLIAGE 
Fatshedera lizei. Hybrid between Fatsia japonica and Hedera helix, 
this vine has large glossy ivy-like leaves which make a tropical 
effect. Can be trained on trellis, walls or allowed to cover tree 
trunks. Hardy. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
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Philodendron selloum. While this magnificent plant can also be 
grown indoors, one of its great advantages is the fact that it is the 
only philodendron really at home in your patio or other shaded out- 
door location. The leaves are immense, glossy, and deeply lobed. 
A wonderful theme plant for a tropical setting, reaching consider- 
able size in a short while. Relatively hardy. $2.00 and up. 
NEW ZEALAND FLAX 
Phormium tenax. Long, stiff, sword-like leaves margined with red 
and orange lines. Very suitable for tub planting. Will do well in 
desert areas. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
Phormium tenax variegatum. Broad white and yellow streaked 
leaves, rising like a giant yucca from the ground, forming wide 
clumps to 6 or 7 feet. Hardy. Sun. 1-gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.50. 
BIRD OF PARADISE 
Strelitzia nicolai. Quite different in growth habit from Reginae, 
this tropical beauty develops a clump of thick trunks something like 
a banana tree, and reaches a height of 10 feet or more. Broad, long 
leaves, with flowers on relatively short stems just above the leaf. 
The blossoms are huge, more than double the size of the familiar 
Reginae, with ivory white petals and blue tongue. $2.50 up. 
Strelitzia reginae. Lush green oval leaves on stiff, erect stems. Forms 
a good size clump over which the orange and blue birds perch on 
stiff stems. Very popular for tubs or in the garden. Hardy to 24°. 
Gal. $2.00, 5-gal. priced according to size of plant. 
FOLIAGE PLANTS FOR INDOOR USE IN PLANTERS 
Left to Right, Front: Philodendron cordatum—Pothos, Marble Queen—Peperomia obtusifolia (Watermelon Peperomia)—Peperomia sandersi—Nephthytis, 
Tri-leaf Wonder—Pothos aurea. Left to Right, Back: Sansevieria laurenti—Aglaonema simplex (Chinese Evergreen)—Dracaena sanderiana—Maranta 
kerchoveana. Many other varieties available in planters. 
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