STRELITZIA, BIRD OF PARADISE 
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. Sun 
or shade. Gal. $1.00, 5-gal. $3.50. 
RICE PAPER PLANT 
Aralia papyrifera (Tetrapanax). 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 
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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. $1.35, 5-gal. $3.95 
and up. 
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. $1.35, 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
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. 
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COCCULUS LAURIFOLIUS 
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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. 
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. 
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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. 
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. 
Fatshedera lizei, variegata. Variegated form 
of the above. New. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
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. 0°. Gal. $1.25 and up. 
Other Varieties Available. 
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ge Flants YW, 
Kotic Tropical effect 
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. 
MAHONIA 
Mahonia lomariifolia. Stiff, erect, spectacu- 
lar evergreen shrub, to 4 feet or more, with 
long, wavy, toothed, dark green leaves in 
rosettes around the branches. Very rare. Gal. 
$1.75, 5-gal. $4.95. 
ABYSSINIAN BANANA 
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 
and, eventually, clusters of enormous red 
bloom. 12-15 ft. Sun or part shade. Not 
frost hardy. 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. $1.50 
and up. 
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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COSTA RICAN HOLLY 
Olmediellia betscheleriana. Thick, glossy, ser- 
rated, evergreen leaves on neat plants suitable 
for large hedges or small specimen trees. New 
and choice. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
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 atropurpurea. A most at- 
tractive variation of the standard Phormium 
tenax, and like it in every respect except the 
color of the rigid, durable leaves. This color is 
a subdued amber-red of dark tone and rich 
effect. Gal. $2.50 up. 
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. 
HELLEBORUS, CHRISTMAS ROSE 
SAXIFRAGE 
Saxifraga crassifolia. Large round leathery 
leaves making an excellent show all year in 
shaded places. Spikes of pink flowers in fall 
or winter, in broad rounded clusters. Gal. 95c. 
FERN PINE 
Podocarpus clongata. 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 shzaring 
well. Excellent formal specimens, especially 
in shaded places. Gal. $1.35 and up, 5-gal. 
$4.50 and up. 
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. 
PHILODENDRON SELLOUM 
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. 
FATSHEDERA 
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