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. 
CLIVIA 
LAURIFOLIUS 
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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 
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. 
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FERNS | 
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Alsophila australis (Tree Fern). A slender, 
graceful stem surrounded by a spreading head ‘ 
of long, light green fronds, enhances any i 
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 f 
mountain fern with big broad arching fronds, ) 
3 to 6 ft. long. 0°. 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- p 
lowed to cover tree trunks. Hardy. Gal. $1.25, Y 
5-gal. $3.95 and up. f 
FOLIAGE PLANTS FOR IN) 
Left to Right, Front: Philodendron cordatum—Pothos j,; 
Peperomia)—Peperomia sandersi—Nephthytis, Tri-: 
Sansevieria laurenti—aglaonema simplex (Chinese Evy, 
ana. Many other varieties available in planters. 
