CYCADS 
In addition to Mexican cycads we have a limited stock of African and Australian 
species. We have grown these rarities from seed over a period of many years. Prices 
on application. They will be high, as the percentage of viability of the seed is very 
low and the plants are slow to grow. These plants are for discerning collectors and 
botanical gardens. 
HELICONIAS 
Select from an outstanding collection! 
Heliconias are allied to the Musas, suitable for growing in tropical gardens or under 
glass. We have avoided the very large species, such as H. MARIAE, as being difficult 
to accomodate. 
Species with beautiful foliage: 
540. HELICONIA METALLICA. Velvety green on upper surface of leaves; bronzy 
metallic on lower surface of leaves. An effective plant. 
542. HELICONIA SPECTABILIS. South Sea Islands. A red leaved species, medium size 
for this type, the green of the leaves more than matched by bright red. A plant of 
compelling beauty. 
544. HELICONIA SPECTABILIS EDWARDUS REX. The origin of this plant is unknown 
to us. It is the premier foliage plant of this genus. The leaves are striated, red ,green 
and yellow. The red varies in shade, dark to bright. The plant suggests that one of 
its parents is H. AUREO-STRIATA (golden-striped). This color combination is bril- 
liant and sensational when added to bright red. To see the plant is to understand its 
association with royalty as King Edward’s Heliconia. 
Species with beautiful inflorescences: 
546. HELICONIA DISTANS. The leaves are pointed, the flower bracts bright red 
with a yellow area. The leaf sheaths and stems are brown-mottled. 
548. HELICONIA ELONGATA. At a recent International Flower Show at Hollywood 
Park this plant was a sensation. The green of the leaves of the native ti (CORDYLINE 
TERMINALIS) matched the green of the flower bracts of the heliconia when the plants 
were grouped together. The bright pink patches on the sides of the flower bracts fur- 
nished an unreal, unexpected, and vivid contrast. 
550. HELICONIA HUMILIS. The ‘’false bird of paradise.’’ The many-tiered inflores- 
cences of dark red are regularly carried as cut flowers in Honolulu florist shops. A 
notable plant. 
Very dwarf Heliconias: 
These lovely plants can be flowered in 7 inch pots and, as a consequence, can 
enrich the smallest glass houses. 
552. HELICONIA AURANTIACA. Yellow inflorescences when 18 inches high. Dark 
green foliage. 
554. HELICONIA PSITTACORUM. The gay yellow and red inflorescences reminded 
some botanist of the gaiety of parrot-like colors. Should flower at 24 inches. 
556. HELICONIA SPP. A very nice dwarf, unidentified. Bright, compact, pendant 
inflorescence. 
ARBORESCENT PHILODENDRONS 
In the last five years American horticulture has been enriched by the quantity 
production of arborescent philodendrons grown from seed. Many species have been in- 
troduced from South Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Others are the result of hybridi- 
zation within the nine or ten species available. Previously, about the only species in the 
country were P. SELLOUM and P. SPECIOSUM. The former is now widely grown in 
gardens of Southern California, Florida, and the Hawaiian Islands, and to some extent 
in the Gulf States when protected against the northers. P. SPECIOSUM remains un- 
common. 
We have grown and distributed many thousands of plants of P. SELLOUM. With this 
experience, we have continued our work with arborescent philodendrons, so that now we 
are able to offer many species and hybrids of enticing beauty and usefulness. In the 
future we intend to add species and hybrids to the following list: 
580. PHILODENDRON SELLOUM. A South Brazilian plant of beauty, usefulness, and 
hardiness. Unlike most philodendrons, it is a lover of light, and in coastal areas, with 
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