ABYSSINIAN BANANA ne 
Musa ensete. Planted against a tall wall, 
- where there is protection from strong winds, 
» this shrub will lend a pleasing tropical atmos- 
phere. Huge long leaves with red mid-ribs 
sand, eventually, clusters of enormous red 
bloom. 12-15 ft. Sun or part shade. Not 
AUCUBA 
Aucuba japonica. Slow growing plant for 
shaded places or tubs. Large glossy pointed 
leaves. Bright red berries in fall, provided 
pollenizer is planted nearby. Give plenty of 
water. Grows in the deepest shade where other 
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FATSHEDERA 
ANTIQUE ACANTHUS 
Acanthus mollis. The leaves of this plant were 
used as a pattern by the ancient Greeks in 
designing Corinthian columns. Its foliage— 
bold, 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. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
Aralia sieboldi (Fatsia japonica). The glossy 
rice paper plant. Wonderful shrub for tropi- 
cal effects. Bold glossy foliage. Makes an ex- 
cellent tub plant. Hardy. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. 
$3.50 and up. 
plants fail. Hardy. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
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. 
Aucuba japonica longifolia. Similar in growth 
to the regular green japonica, this variety has 
much longer, and somewhat narrower leaves. 
A handsome foliage plant. Gal. $2.50. 
BAMBOO, PALMS, 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
We have available a good assortment of va- 
rieties of bamboo, palms and ornamental 
grasses such as Pampas Grass (Cortaderia 
selloana) . These make fine tropical effects in 
spite of the fact that they are, for the most 
part, absolutely hardy in our winters. 
ELEPHANT’S EAR 
Caladium esculentum. A tuberous plant from 
the tropics. Its large, bright green leaves are 
spectacular. Some attain a length of 3 ft. 
Prefers rich soil and partial shade—used for 
tropical effects in landscaping. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
CLIVIA 
Miniata Hybrids. Long broad strap-like 
leaves of dark green piling one on the 
other in a fan-shaped growth, from 
which the flower stalks appear with 
their bright orange clusters of flowers. 
Dense to light shade and plenty of even 
moisture. Don’t disturb the roots when 
planting. Gal. $2.50 and up. 
FERNS 
Alsophila australis (Tree Fern). A slender, 
graceful stem surrounded by a spreading head 
of long, light green fronds, enhances any 
planting. Especially suitable for tropical ef- 
fects. Prefers a moist, shaded location. Gal. 
$2.50 and up. 
Dicksonia antarctica. While this tree fern is 
slower growing than Alsophila, it reaches a 
height of 10 feet and presents a more dense 
growth of fronds. It is distinctly more resist- 
ant to cold, and where Alsophila is too tender, 
this exotic and attractive plant is the perfect 
answer. $2.50 and up. 
Woodwardia chamissoi. The familiar native 
mountain fern with big broad arching fronds, 
3 to 6 ft. long. O°. Gal. $1.25 and up. 
Other Varieties Available. 
TROPICAL FOLIAGE 
Fatshedera lizei. Hybrid between Fatsia ja-. 
ponica and Hedera helix, this vine“has large 
glossy ivy-like leaves which make a tropical 
effect. Can be trained on trellis, walls or al- 
lowed to cover tree trunks. Hardy. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
(For exotic Tropical Stfect 
FOR OU TDOOR PLANTING 
HINDU LAUREL 
Cocculus laurifolius. Large specimen shrub 
with long pointed waxy green leaves of pleas- 
ing lustre. Outstanding foliage shrub with 
graceful branches which make superb 
“greens” in flower arrangements. Hardy, ex- 
cept in coldest locations. Gal. $1.35, 5~-gal. 
$3595" : 
NEW ZEALAND LAUREL 
Corynocarpus laevigata. An excellent ever- 
green tree with large, oblong, glossy, leathery 
leaves. It does well in a shady location and 
reaches a height of about 15 feet. Gal. $1.50; 
5-gal. $4.00 up. 
CHRISTMAS ROSE 
Helleborus niger. The things we particularly 
like about this hardy perennial are its big pol- 
ished hand-shaped leaves, that are as attrac- 
tive in winter as in summer, and its habit of 
perfecting its 2-inch star-shaped purple 
blooms in mid-winter. Individual flowers last 
for weeks. Shade. 1 2-2 ft. Gal. $1.25. 
frost hardy. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
GINGERS 
On lofty spikes, above big lush lance-like fo- 
liage, are borne in late summer and fall de- 
lightfully fragrant showy blooms. Provide 
light shade and plenty of moisture. 
Alpinia nutans, Shell Ginger. This member of 
the ginger family grows up to 10 feet tall, 
with broad, long leaves and attractive, fra- 
grant white flowers, tinged purple. Tender 
to frost. Gal. $1.95. 
Hedychium coccineum. One of the best dwarf 
foliage plants, this dwarf ginger grows in 
dense clumps only about 1 foot high. Leaves 
are 8 to 10 inches long and produce a most 
exciting and spicy fragrance when crushed. 
Does not bloom. Gal. $1.50. 
Hedychium Coronarium. Snowy white. 4-5 
ft. Gal. $1.50. 
Hedychium Gardnerianum. Golden yellow. 
5-6 ft. Gall $1.50) 
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. 
FERN PINE 
Podocarpus elongata. Here is a good 
foliage plant with fern-like light green 
leaves that will tolerate sun or shade 
from light to dense. Useful as a tub 
plant specimen. Gal. $1.75 and up, 
5-gal. $4.95 and up. 
Podocarpus macrophylla. Slightly larger 
deeper green leaves make this erect 
shrub outstanding. Slower growing.. 
Stands shearing well. Excellent formal 
specimens, especially in shaded places. 
Gal. $1.35 and up, 5-gal. $4.50 and 
up. 
PHILODENDRON SELLOUM 
HONEYBUSH 
Melianthus major. A spreading shrub which is 
used chiefly for tropical effect. The restless, 
grey blue foliage mass is of greatest interest 
because of its unique texture. Also bears a 
dark red or chocolate-colored spike of flow- 
ers in mid-winter. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
OUTDOOR PHILODENDRON 
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 outdoor location. The leaves 
are immense, glossy, and deeply lobed. A 
wonderful theme plant for a tropical setting 
reaching considerable size in a short while 
Relatively hardy. $2.00 and up. 
BIRD OF PARADISE 
Strelitzia nicolai. Quite different in growth 
habit from Reginae, this tropical beauty de- 
velops 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 kerchove- 
ana. Many other varieties available in planters. 
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