GRECIAN 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. O°. 
Sun. or shade. Gal. $1.00, 5-gal. $3.50. 
DWARF JAPANESE MAPLE 
Acer palmatum. This gracefully branched 
shrub with its miniature maple leaves has 
been a delightful garden plant for many 
years. Popular now for its refined texture 
and contrast when planted among larger 
foliage shrubs. Deciduous but attractive even 
when bare of leaves. O°. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. 
$3.95 and up. 
Acer palmatum atropurpurza. Charming 
beyond description is this variety with its 
thin dark branches and deeply cut red leaves. 
Sun or light shade. 0°. Gal. $2.50 and up. 
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. 30°. 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. 24°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. 
$3.50 and up. 
BAMBURANTA 
Bamburanta arnoldiana. For that lush tropical 
effect this variety is unexcelled. Lush leaves, 
usually green but sometimes variegated, un- 
fold gracefully from the pithy stems. Ideal as 
a low filler in any tropical planting. May also 
be grown indoors. 2 ft. 30°. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. 
$4.95. 
Cocculus 
Laurifolius 
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Fov xotic Tropical Steet 
Aucuba Japonica 
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. 10°. Gal. $1.25, 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. 10°. Gal. $1.25, 5-gall $3.95 
and up. 
Acanthus 
Mollis 
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Aralia 
Sieboldi 
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BAMBOO, PALMS, 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
We have available a good assort- 
ment of varieties 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. 
SAXIFRAGE 
Bergenia 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. 18°. 
Gal. 95c. 
ELEPHANT’S EAR 
Alocasia odora. Slender light green stalks 
bear tremendous elephant ear-like leaves. 
Leaves are more arrow shaped and the plant 
slightly smaller than the following variety. 
Appreciates a rich soil, plenty of moisture and 
a protected shady location. 32°. Gal. $2.00, 
5-gal. $4.95. 
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. 30°. 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. 26°. 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. 26°. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.95. 
