Th tastic Crardens 
R. G. WILSON 
9550 S. W. 67th Avenue @ South Miami 43, Florida 
RARE PLANT LIST 
It was a long uphill struggle but here we are finally with our new Rare 
Plant List. For you folks who are mathematicaily inclined, we are listing here 
221 species in 69 genera and 19 families. Differing from most shippers, we 
propagate and grow every plant we offer, many of which we have introduced 
into horticulture from the tropics of the world. 
You will notice this time that the price list is separate as we are hoping 
not to have to make a whole new catalog every year but only describe the 
new plants that are added each year. 
| hope you will be pleased to see so many new and much sought after 
plants. Although we have mentioned on only a few that stock is limited, 
actually the stock is quite limited on most items offered, so if you find things 
you desire, do not wait too long or they will be out of stock. 
As much as we would like to, we are unable to answer your many ques- 
tions about culture, etc., as our staff and our time is very limited. Following 
is a list of books which can answer any of the questions that may arise—even 
better than we could. 
The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture and Hortus Second by 
L. H. Bailey 
Tropical Planting and Gardening—H. F. Macmillan 
The Cultivated Aroids—M. R. Birdsey 
COLOR SLIDES 
We have a collection of color slides which is available to Garden Clubs 
and specialized plant societies. Our extensive collection of plants contains 
many specimens that are shown in their full glory by this means. 
ARACEAE — THE AROID FAMILY 
The Aroids are the most important group of plants from the tropics for 
use as ornamental house plants. They bring with them.an exotic feeling, a 
bit of the tropical splendor, the air of a jungle paradise that we all dream of 
visiting someday. Besides their beauty, they are so adaptable, there being 
types to withstand conditions in most positions in the house where plants 
are desirable—for this reason this family of plants has reached the zenith 
of popularity. 
