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4502 KANGAROO PAWS. ANIGOZANTHOS MANGLESII.
Odd half hardy perennials
with swordlike leaves and stunning vivid red and green woolly flowers that do in fact
resemble kangaroo paws. Makes excellent cut flowers. The floral emblem for Australia.
Can be grown outdoors in the south where it attracts birds and butterflies.
3-4 ft. tall.
8 seeds $1.95
4505 PHEASANT'S EYE. ADONIS AESTIVALIS.
A hardy annual growing to 18" with
brilliant crimson flowers up to 1 1/2 inches across held over feathery
foliage. Easy to
grow from seed. 18" tall. From Central Europe.
5 seeds $1.95
4508 AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS PINE, SWISS MTN. PINE. PINUS MUG VAR. NIGRA
Although this will also make a magnificent lawn tree perfect for Christmas decorations as the name suggests, it also makes a wonderful houseplant when young. Foliage has a different appearance than normal pines.
5 seeds $2.50
SO 525 CANDLEBUSH. CASSIA ALATA.
A tropical plant that is easily grown indoors. Has handsome foliage and candle like spikes of yellow flowers. A must for every houseplant lover.
5 seeds $2.50
SO397 DRAGON TREE.
Not really a tree although it will reach up to 60 ft. outside. It is
most often raised inside in tubs. Has large sword like leaves in a rosette shape. A great
patio plant
8 seeds $2.50
SO298 MICKEY MOUSE PLANT. OCHNA.
A delightful evergreen shrub to 5 ft. with
leathery, oblong leaves. The glossy calyx turns red then black against a background of
red petals which do represent the Mickey Mouse image. A tropical plant well suited to
inside.
5 seeds $2.50
NW36 HOTTENTOT BREAD. DIOSCOREA ELEPHANTIPPES
A most unusual looking plant with a swollen base and heart shaped leaves on twining stems. Raise this one for it unique appearance.
4 seeds $2.50
NW 20 SPIRAL GINGER. Costus guaniensis.
A fast grower to 9 ft. Its red flower bract produces
a dense mass of white and yellow flowers that are tinged pink. Its numerous spiraling
stems and beautiful flowers make this a handsome houseplant specimen if raised in a
large container. A refreshing drink is made from the edible stalk. This plant has a unique
appearance.
3 seeds $1.95
4547 BOTTLEBRUSH PLANT. CALLISTEMON.
An excellent novelty plant. It will
reach 3 ft. in height and in summer the cylindrical flower like spikes
appear, no petals. Its
unique flowers and handsome foliage make this a must for every flower garden.
Leaves
bronzy when young. The leaves give off a pleasant fragrance when bruised.
20 seeds $1.95
4553 NIGHT JESSAMINE. CESTRUM.
A Jessamine like plant that will fill a house
with fragrance when their white tubular flowers open at night. Handsome green
foliage.
Easy to grow from seeds. Hardy. Will reach up to six ft. tall.
10 seeds $1.95
4554 ORANGE JASIMINE. MURRAEA EXOTICA.
A beautiful shrub that is easy to
raise in containers and has extremely fragrant flowers that resemble those of
the citrus
bush. The fragrance of the flowers can be distinguished several feet away.
The plant has
beautiful foliage and can be raised outside in the South. Extremely hard
seeds to come
by.
5 seeds $1.95
45550 WINTER SWEET. CHIMONANTHUS.
An extremely fragrant deciduous shrub
with pale yellow flowers stained purplish red inside. The plant flowers in
the winter,
filling the house with its beautiful fragrance.
$5 seeds $3.50.
5165 SWEET SHADE. CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS.
A fast growing shrub with very
fragrant reddish brown flowers. The bark of the plant can be used as cinnamon
substitute.
The bark has been used as a cinnamon substitute.
5 seeds $1.95
4503 COFFEE PLANT. COFFEA ARABICA.
The world's most important trade crop
also makes a wonderful house plant. The plants have dark shiny-green leaves
and white
fragrant flowers. A very ornamental plant. Very unique.
5 seeds $2.00
4509 WEEPING FICUS. FICUS BENJAMINA.
One of the most recognizable house
plants grown today. Very economical and easy to grow from seed and easy to
care for. A
fast growing plant that can become a centerpiece.
12 seeds $1.95
4598 MONKEY POD RAIN TREE. SAMANEA SAMAN
Few people realize that this magnificent Rain Forest tree can be raised inside in containers. Its name comes from the fact that when it rains, the fern like foliage closes up to let the rain pass through. Bears beautiful glowing pink flowers followed by attractive green and black pods that contain a sweet pulp that is eaten by monkeys in its jungle habitat. Very easy to raise from seeds.
5 seeds $3.00
4512 RUBBER TREE PLANT. FICUS DECORA.
Another popular member of the Ficus
family. Although rather expensive to purchase as plants from nurseries, it
can be raised
for pennies each from seed.
12 seeds $1.95
5111 SENSITIVE PLANT. MIMOSA.
A small shrub that has pale green pinnate
leaves
that retract when touched, the stalks bending at the same time; after half an
hour, if not
further disturbed, the leaves resume their normal position. The global
flower heads are
pink and feathery.
10 seeds $1.95
4521 PERUVIAN LILY. ALSTROEMERIA.
Showy South American flowers that
produce abundant red, yellow or purple flowers that are often strikingly
spotted or
streaked. A collector's plant. Can be grown outside in South.
4 seeds $1.95
4535 ASPARAGUS FERN. SPRENGERI.
A charming plant with long, delicate,
graceful
fronds. An excellent houseplant that withstands abuse. Tiny white flowers
with red fruit.
Excellent for hanging baskets.
10 seeds $1.95
4513 PEEPUL FIG. FICUS RELIGOSA.
A beautiful house plant that will produce
edible
figs, however they are mostly limited to making preserves. Lovely green
foliage on a
twisting, spiraling stalk. Fast growing.
12 seeds $1.95
4558 PINK ROCKROSE. CISTUS.
Densely branched evergreen shrub 1-5 ft. high.
Flowers pink to rosy purple, prolific. An attractive lower plant for large
container plants.
A easy plant to start from seeds. Hardy to 10 degrees.
25 seeds $1.95
NASA has conducted tests that prove the following type of plants can significantly reduce the amount of indoor pollution in your home. They trap and filter out harmful chemical agents and smoke particles. Even the air in a new home in the country can be polluted from the chemical vapors released from the carpet, plywood and other construction materials.
1105 CABBAGE TREE PALM. CORDYLINE AUSTRAILIS.
A must for every house
plant collection. The Cabbage Tree Palm makes a beautiful container plant
that is easy to
care for. Its long slender grass fingers make for a perfect false palm. It is
fast growing
and tolerates abuse and low light. It is low maintenance and long lived. 20
seeds $1.95
1107 FLOWERING BANANA. MUSA.
A compact banana plant for indoors that only
grows to about 3 ft. Attractive flowers are followed by small banana fruit.
The seeds are
slow to germinate but well worth the wait. Makes a great gift!.
5 seeds $3.00
5137 RADERMACHERA.
A perfect houseplant. It tolerates the dry air of central
heat
well, and does not require direct sunlight. A decorative shrub with large
compound
leaves. Takes little time to raise from seed.
15 seeds $1.95
5147 SCHEFFLERA. (OCTOPUS PLANT, UMBRELLA PLANT).
One of the most
common shrubs used for house plants because of its easy to care for habits.
We offer a
compact variety, not as prone to spreading.
15 seeds $1.95
1108 SELLOUM PHILODENDRON.
This has magnificent foliage with deeply lobed
leaves up to 20 inches long and 28 inches wide. Does well in partial shade
and is a good
container plant. Eventually forms palm-like trunk.
15 seeds $1.95
1109 BIRD OF PARADISE. STRELITZIA.
One of the most attractive of all
tropical
plants. It comes from S Africa. The flowers take shape of a most peculiar
form,
resembling birds in flight. Grows to a height of about 3 ft.
5 seeds $1.95
1121 RED SILK COTTON TREE. BOMBAX MALABARICUM.
A very showy plant
that can be grown in containers. The slender stemmed plant bears large
scarlet red cup
shaped flowers up to 4" across followed by 6" long fruits filled with silky
fibers used to
stuff pillows.
2 seeds $1.80
1126 TREE FERN. VIRGATUS
A relative of the Asparagus fern, this plant grows
more
like a bush with many graceful fronds. An excellent compliment plant for a
ficus.
10
seeds $1.95
11390 MEXICAN BREADFRUIT. MONSTERA.
A large species also known as
Philodendron pertusum. The glossy leaves are extremely decorative, up to 3
ft. long and 2
ft. wide. The mature plant produces spiky flowers enclosed in a creme colored
spathe,
followed by an edible fruit that smells like a pineapple.
5 seeds $3.50
1143 SEAGRAPES. COCCOLOBA UVILFERA.
A plant for the lover of rarities. It
will
grow in the house, conservatory or outside in warm climates. Has huge, stiff
olive-green
leaves with red veins that turn cream colored with age. Bears fragrant white
flowers
followed by red grape-like fruits. Grow in a large tub and given lots of
light.
5 seeds
$1.95
1151 ERECT PALM LILY. CORDYLINE.
An elegant palm like plant of 3-8 ft. with
closely set narrow 1-2 ft. leaves from upright, rigid stems. Pale blue lilac
flowers. Makes
a perfect false palm plant for hallways, patios.
20 seeds $1.95
1154 ELEPHANT EAR PHILODENDRON. BIPINNATIFDUM.
A non-climbing species
which may grow to a height of 3 ft. Leaves are about 16 inches long and wide
and deeply
incised with the familiar Philodendron look.
10 seeds $1.95
1160 SILK TREE. ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN.
From Iran. A beautiful tree when
raised
outside, this tree also makes a wonderful tub plant. Has graceful, feathery
foliage and
pink, yellow or white plume like flowers. The leaves are aromatic and used in
Chinese
cooking. Hardy outside to New England. The leaflets fold up at night.
20
seeds $1.95
1164 GOLDEN MIMOSA. ACACIA BAILEYANA.
Australia. Small graceful tree well
adapted to growing inside. Has such a profusion of beautiful flowers that
they seem to
cover the entire plant. Cold hardy to 18 degrees outside.
20 seeds $1.95
1169 LEOPARD TREE. CAESALPINIA FERREA.
Very special. Has showy feathery
foliage and yellow flowers. The trunk has white bark with brown spots. Thus,
the name.
Easily grown inside, it will be a conversation piece for years.
2 seeds $2.50
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