Fatshedera 
EGYPTIAN PAPYRUS 
Cyperus papyrus. Tall, reed like stems, to 6 
ft., are topped by a larg2 umbel of thread-like 
iays. Offers an unusual and pleasing effect 
in any tropical planting. Appreciates lots of 
water. Sun or shade. 28°. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. 
$4.50. 
Dracaena Indivisa 
DRACAENA PALMS 
Dracaena draco. Dragon tree. Prized, in its 
younger stages, as an unusual tubbed plant. 
Also valuable for accent in planter boxes and 
among other tropicals. Narrow, yucca-like 
leaves form a dense rosette at the top of the 
thick, sturdy trunk. Sun. 28°. Gal. $2.00, 
5-gal. $4.95 and up. 
Dracaena (Cordyline) indivisa. Valued for 
its ea-e of growth and hardiness. Creates a 
striking effect at all stages of growth with 
its nariow lance-like leaves and sturdy gray 
trunk. Grows best in full sun. 15 ft. 20°. 
Gal. $1.25, 5-cal. $3.95 and up 
HORSETAIL REED 
Equisetum hyemale. Rush-lik2 tropical ap- 
pearing grass, interestingly jointed, that offers 
a unique accent in any tropical planting. 
Forms a dens2 clump to 4 feet in height. Ap- 
preciates moisture. Sun or shade. O°. Gal. 
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BOTANICAL WONDER 
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. 24°. Gal. 
$1.25, 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
Fatshedera lizei, variegata. Variegated form 
of the above. 24°. New. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. 
$4.95. 
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. 
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. O°. Shade. 112-2 ft. Gal. $1.25. 
MAHONIA 
Mahonia bealei. Here is a wonderful plant for 
creating a tropical effect and one which is 
hardy. Tall stems and big olive-green leaves 
with bluish veins are always at their best. In 
spring, racemes of soft yelow flowers are 
borne at the tip of each stem, followed, in 
fall, with clusters of blue berries. 20°. Sun 
or shade. Appreciates moisture. Gal. $1.75, 
5-gal. $4.95. 
Mahonia lomarifolia. Stiff, erect, sp2ctacu- 
lar evergreen shrub, to 4 feet or more, with 
long, wavy, toothed, dark green leaves in 
rosettes around the branches. Very rare. 15°. 
Gal. $1.75, 5-gal. $4.95. 
HONEY BUSH 
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. 20°. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. 
$3.95. 
Helleborus, Christmas Rose 
Foliage Plants for Indoors and Outdoors 
EXOTIC 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. 28°. 
Gal. $1.95 and up. 
Cibotium chamissoi (Hawaiian Tree Fern). 
Has a thick brown fibrous trunk from which 
long, gracefully arching fronds reach toward 
the sky. Exotic as the islands from which it 
comes. Appreciates shade, lots of humus in 
the soil and plenty of water. 24°. Gal. $2.75 
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. 22°. $2.50 and up. 
Woodwardia chamissoi. The familiar native 
mountain fern with big broad arching fronds, 
3 to 6 ft. long. 0°. 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
Other Varieties Available. 
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 lerchove- 
ana. Many other varieties available in planters. 
BRONZE LOQUAT 
Photinia deflexa. An attractive large shrub or 
small tree valued for its large 8-inch leaves 
that are deeply veined. New growth comes out 
a bright bronzy red color and offers a pleas- 
ing contrast against the older de2p gre n 
foliage. 15 ft. 26°. Gal. $2.50, 5-gal. $6.50 
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. 28°. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $3.95 
and up. 
Musa paradisiaca. Fruiting Banana. Familiar 
to all of us. Its tall succulent stems and long 
broad leaves provide a bold pattern in any 
planting. Sun or part shade. 28°. 18 ft. 5-gal 
$3.95 and up 
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. 20°. 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. 20°. 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. 20°. 1-gal. $1.50, 
5-gal. $4.50. 
FERN PINE 
Podocarpus elongata. 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. 15°. 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 shearing 
well, Excellent formal specimens, especially 
in shaded places. 15°. Gal. $1.25 and up, 
5-gal. $4.50 and up. 
Podocarpus Macrophylla 
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. 24°. $2.00 and up. Other 
varieties available. 
TROPICAL SCHEFFLERA 
Schefflera (Brassaie) actinophylla. Its large, 
deeply lobed five fingered leaves borne on 
tall stems are exceedingly graceful and at- 
tractive. Ideal as a tubbed plant and equally 
well suited for planting in any shady area 
where a shrub of tropical apocarance and 
large proportion is desired. Appreciates mois- 
ture. 8 ft. 30°. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95 
Strelitzia, Bird of Paradise 
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. 24°. 
$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. $1.95, 5-gal. 
priced according to size of plant. 
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