es plant is closely allied to Coleus. It is most use- 
| Wes N ful as a tropical bedding plant, or to embellish 
.*. f+ me a hanging basket or raft. The pretty leaves are 
LY wy dark green—the veins contrasting in light 
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Plectranthus Oertendahlii 
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; Ti > 804. PLECTRANTHUS OERTENDAHLII. This 
806. PLEOMELE THALLIODES. 
The illustration suggests the inter- 
esting spiral arrangement of the 
leaves on the stalk. They are a 
medium green with a gray cast. 
This species is closely related to 
the Dracaenas. It is destined to 
become a fine house and patio 
plant when better known, as it has 
a great deal of style. 
Pleomele thalliodes 
776. LIGULARIA KAEMPFERI VARIETY. This hardy 
oriental plant is a new introduction. The color of 
the leaves is gray-green. An exciting ornamental 
for shade or sun. 
Ligularia Spp. 
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