ALOCASIA 
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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 or turkey granite. Keep moist 
all the time and warm (70-80° in day and 
60-65° at night). Feed monthly with Wil- 
son's Orchid Fertilizer. Cannot ship in cold 
weather. See photos. 
Price: 5.00 7.50 10.00 
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Alocasia Amazonica (A Sanderiana x A. Lowii Gran- 
dis)}—Handsome, white veined leaf. Hybrid vigor 
makes it a good grower. See photo. 
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. Large-growing. 
Alocasia Longiloba—Pointed ears on leaf.  Bluish- 
green, veined. 
Alocasia Longiloba x Alocasia Sanderiana—Bluish- 
green, spectacular metallic veins. 
Alocasia Lowii Grandis—Deep metallic brownish- 
green, grey-green veins. No $5 size. 
Alocasia Lowii VeitchiimHandsome. Milky-way pat- 
tern. No $5 size. 
Alocasia Macrorrhiza variegata—Unusual. Very large. 
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. 
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