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The New Tropicals for 2007

Click above to view the new Intros for 2008in the Succulent Plant Catalogue

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Each of these items is integrated with the full 2008Catalogue is normal alphabetical order. But for convenience, we are listing them in a special Page for returning visitors.

42276 ABUTILON HYBRIDUM LINDA VISTA MAL CGH HP $ 5.50 Beautiful nodding flowers an unusual shade of bronze orange with a striking red center and sometimes pale carmine veins. Very erect habit excellent for topiary work.

20453 ACHIMENES DOUBLE WHITE [HYB] GES CGH HP $ 6.00 Interesting ivory white double blossoms on an unidentified cultivar.

11651 ADIANTUM RADDIANUM PACOTTI POLYPO CGH TERR $ 6.00 A small form of the "Maidenhair Fern" with erect quite compact fronds congested with sometimes overlapping deeply lobed segments shaped like teardrops, which are often further lobed. Fertile form perfect in a wardian case.

30782 AGLAONEMA TRICOLOR ECHO ARAC HP TGH $ 17.50 This "Frogskin" selection has much wider leaves than the typical foliage of this pewter & green patterned species while keeping the thick lax stems; as with most "Chinese Evergreens" this flourishes in lower light and rich soil.

53113 ALPINIA SPECIOSA DWARF VARIEGATED ZIN CGH HP $ 15.00"Dwarf Shell Ginger" A very dwarf selection of this popular Chinese herb used to ward off infections with tinsy leathery compact leaves liberally slashed with gold and lime. Only a fraction of the size of the following spectacular form.

88943 ALOCASIA PORTIDORA ARAC TGH HP $ 18.00 Impressive upright vase of upturned waxy elongated leaves, each with decorative marginal lobes; clever waxy flowers; we find this more chill tolerate than most species, without a distinct need for dormancy.

49457 ANISODONTEA ELEGANT LADY MAL CGH TGH 6.50 Wine veined magenta Hibiscus blossoms, everblooming if given full sun and good fertilizer, along the upright maroon toned stems cloaked with attractive deeply fringered foliage. Most attractive in containters.

56816 ANTHURIUM SARAH [HYB] ARAC TGH HP $ 12.00 Beautiful impressive "Obake" type waxy wide blossoms light salmon-pink with lime edges and green veining.

56818 ANTHURIUM PEPSI LOVE ARAC HP TGH $ 12.00 Fabulous richly waxed "Obake" type rose red blossoms ornately edged and veined basil green. Strong foliage.

30591 ANTHURIUM BROWNII ARAC HP $ 5.00 Large leathery cupped leaves with overlapping lobes; odd curly green spathes with dramatic purple-black spadix. These are young seedlings.

56820 ANTHURIUM OVATUM ARAC HP TGH $ 17.50 Beautiful new foliage anthurium. This has very large andreanum type leaves with light cranberry irregular pattern in these leaves. Texture looks delicate but the plant seems to grow robustly. We don't know the flower yet. New to us.

56803 ANTHURIUM DRESSLERII X RADICANS ARAC HP TERR $ 25.00 See the ANTHURIUM RADICANS X DRESSLERII for details on this new plant from the Glasshouse Works.

30146 ANTHURIUM POLYSCHISTUM ARAC TGH TERR $ 15.00"Copper Vine" Strong vining copper stems (upwardly mobile) wanly support coppery green ruffled palmate leaves. Prefers the high humidity of a greenhouse or a wardian case to prevent tip burn; avoid direct sunlight.

56815 ANUBIAS COFFEEFOLIA ARAC TGH $ 6.25 Beautiful prostarte growing African "Water Aspidistra" with beautiful deep green coffee mimic leaves shingled along the creeping stem; a bog native with odd lime toned spathes. Perfect in any larger terrarium or in a wet situation.

41143 ARDISIA JAPONICA HAKUOKAN MYRS CGH $ 8.50 Flat glossy "Marlberry" leaves with tiny-toothed broad ivory margins on the short (eventually thickly clumped) maroon green stems. Hardy in the South; container plant here.

66777 ASCLEPIAS [GOMPHOCARPUS] PHYSOCARPA ASC HH CGH $ 5.25 Inflated "Hairy Ball" podded "Bladder Fruit" whose slim stems and willowy leaves are topped with creamy white flower clusters (beloved by butterflies) followed by big sea urchin shaped pods. South African easily reaching 6' in one summer.

40082 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR GINGA LIL HP CGH $ 20.00 Wide leaves with large dots & dashes widely scattered; has the appearance of a giant 'Milky Way.' Slow to establish, but worth the patience for the dedicated plant collector. This is the Japanese nursery trade clone--not the one found in Florida trade.

50005 ASYSTASIA GANGETICA MARGINATA ACAN TGH HP $ 7.25 Variegated "Coromandel" Bell-shaped blush white slipper flowers fade a delicate mullen rose tone, then lavender; cascading much branced prostrate stems of this "Ganges Primrose" decorated with white margined milky green leaf pairs.

41942 BANISTERIOPSIS CAAPII MALP TGH $ 25.00 "Ayahuasca" to Indian tribes of the western Amazon region who use its narcotic alkaloids; a strong liana with soft green pairs of leaves; tiny pink flowers. "Vine of the Souls" with complex betacarbolines. New lower price.

31392 BARLERIA CRISTATA GOLD SPLASH ACAN HP TGH $ 8.25 A fabulous form of "Philippine Violet Shrub" w/ many fls of blue-violet and gold variegated leaves; from India & Burma. Thanks to David Bigger for sharing this showy cultivar imperative in any serious collection of variegates.

49461 BARLERIA REPENS ROSEA VIOLET CASCADE ACA CGH $ 4.00 Out arching slim stems cascade under the weight of the soft petite leaves; terminal clusters of lovely violet blossoms fading to old rose magenta. Height of bloom in late fall.

56734 BEGONIA AVALANCHE BEG TGH $ 8.00 Lime green leaves richly strewn with silver dots with a milky glaucous green reverse. Showy clusters of dangling pearl white blossoms at height midwinter once the clump has established.

56349 BEGONIA CARELESS WHISPERS [HYB] BEG TGH CGH $ 6.75 (upright rz) Stout rhizomes support impressively whorled and furled leathery mahogany mocha toned leaves eventually forming a double helix. An art noveau specimen in time.

56022 BEGONIA CONCHIFOLIA RUBRIMACULATA BEG HP CGH $ 5.00 (rz) "Red Spot Begonia" signifies red sinus at the heart of each thick jadelike glossy cupped leaf. Low statured and somewhat succulent in nature; late winter brings delicate sprays of pink blushed white flowers. Tolerates low humidity.

56740 BEGONIA COMEDIAN [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 7.00 (rz) Black heart-shaped leaves -- a helix with personality. Fabuous hue and textured furl. Heavy heads of white flowers. Low profile habit; foliage held more out than up.

56898 BEGONIA CORIACEA [HORT] BEG HP CGH $ 5.25 (s/c) Easy houseplant as quite succulent: the thick arching stems are packed with shiny, slightly cupped dark olive waxy leaves with showy red tomentose reverse displayed on the compact tightly foliaged habit; out arched white flower clusters.

56797 BEGONIA COWARDLY LION [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.75 (rz) Big and bold, tolerating considerable neglect as long a adequate light is given to maintain that yellow copper dusky gold leaf to emphasized by darker veins--deep spirals with a 'Lopse II' texture. Showy white flower clusters.

56043 BEGONIA FIJI ISLANDS [AURICULATA] BEG HP TGH $ 10.00 (upright rz) The "Mini-Cathedral Begonia" Dwarf with congested fanned stems studded with cupped leaves with crested "windows." Stunning dwarf fasciate.

56257 BEGONIA GRANDIS EVANSIANA ALBA BEG CGH HT $ 4.75 (tuberous). The lovely bronzed foliage topped with white flowers. Not as vigorous as the pink flowered form.

56885 BEGONIA HATACHROA RUBRO-VENIA [SPEICES FORM] BEG TGH TERR $ 6.25 Lovely small statured "Spotted Himalayan Begonia" with short stems displaying silvery lime leaves with polka dots; white demure blossoms. May rest if summer heat is severe.

56370 BEGONIA HASTOR [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.00 (c) Modest "Angelwings" richly splattered with silvery spots; small statured.

56204 BEGONIA HOCKING BLACK ADDER [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 8.00 (rz) Vigorous, impudent rhizomes thrust outward, bearing rounded dark heavy leaves with pale straw starburst veins to emphasize the deep damask surface; crimson mahogany toned underleaf; clusters of white flowers.

56880 BEGONIA HOCKING BLING [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 (rz) Easily grown "Bling Star Bling" Frieling hybrid with heracleifolia parent: bold decoratively haired petioles arch out from the heavy rhizomes to present showy star-shaped leaves of dark mustard green richly designed with sheen of cocoa mahogany patterns.

56882 BEGONIA HOCKING FLAMENCO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 (rz) Very compact mound of tightly double whirlpooled leaves dramatically designed with an olive green base slashed with deep mahogany margins; rich red mascara tones garnishing the glossy underleaf are revealed by the ever upward gyring foliage. Frieling hybrid.

56879 BEGONIA HOCKING INNER LIGHT [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.25 (rz) Burnished mahogany cutedged leaves with dark veins illuminated by the glowing amber to blondish lime highlights; excellent compact habit; Frieling hybrid.

56307 BEGONIA HOCKING TROCADERO BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 (rz) Heavily textured leaves, cinnamon with apple green highlights, has durability of 'Lopse' parent; pale pink flowers. Frieling hybrid at Glasshouse Works.

56710 BEGONIA HOCKING WINK BEG HP TGH $ 6.75 (rz) Endearingly pelted (haired) small spiraled leaves of dark mahogany green with pale honeydew toned radiating veins; compact habit with stems bending under clusters of soft pink winter blossoms. Ken Frieling hybird from 'Hocking Shockwave.'

56765 BEGONIA JUANITA'S JEWEL [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 10.00 (c) Giant bamboo like canes rigidly ranked with large almost glossy olive angelwing leaves freckled silver, perfect with the dangling clusters of red blossoms. Needs elbow room.

56072 BEGONIA MACULATA WIGHTII [HORT] BEG HP CGH $ 10.00 Called "Clown Begonia" for the large silver spotted bat-winged leaves held sparcely on tall canes; white flowers. Fantastic visually--but needs higher humidty than most cane Begonias with absolutely perfect drainage.

56082 BEGONIA MAGIC LACE [REX] BEG CGH $ 6.75 (rz) Low carpet of beautifully whorled pistachio green lvs highlighted with champagne pewter tones; similar to 'Curly Fascination,' but colors darker, leaf more pointed and far more prostrate. Best grown in a large terrarium.

56736 BEGONIA MINIPERBA [HYB] [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 (c) Closely clustering arched stems of great delicacy; leave striped and/or stippled white and gray green--sometimes frosted. This is a compact and dense cane leaf. This is an old classic that has not been around for a while. .

56891 BEGONIA NORMAND [HYB] BEG CGH TGH $ 4.75 (t-s) Strong scandent stems shingled with small statured grapeleaf foliage of thick substance; sprays of white blossoms. Habit of a mini-convolvulacea.

56763 BEGONIA NEEDHAM BEG HP TGH $ 5.25(rz) Bold rounded leaves with emerging wheel-spoke patterns diffusing as the leaf grows into its considerable girth, still carrying a rose blush beneath. Impressive low bold habit.

56750 BEGONIA ODORATA ROSEA [MINOR] BEG HP TGH $ 8.00 (s) Old tall statured "Jamaican Perfume" shrub considered to be the first Begonia to be introduced into European culture (as B. mitida, then minor) with glossy green foliage and fragrant rosy pink blossoms. Vigorous antique.

56751 BEGONIA PLUM GORGEOUS [HYB] BEG TGH $ 5.25 (rz) Rounded cut edged leaves reaching impressive dimensions becoming a showstopper because the dark maroon-cocoa leaves are held at an upright angle emphasizing the sangria red rouged underleaf & petiole. Clusters of pink blossoms late winter. This makes a statement--designers are now quite successfully adding this to summer containers with considerable success as the colors are plum pure and the texture is windproof..

56113 BEGONIA ROYAL LUSTRE [HYB] BEG TERR TGH $ 6.25 (rz) Outstanding miniature: tiny pea green & purple leaves with irregular shimmering silver overlay rivaling any rex; easy Yorke hybrid with palest pink flowers. A brilliant jewel in any terrarium.

56127 BEGONIA SANGUINEA BEG HP CGH $ 6.25 (s) "Medicine Begonia" From woody bases arise upright stalks weighted with nearly peltate elongated fleshy leaves with their reddish reverse quite visible; white flowers on odd forking cymes; used medicinally in native Brazil.

56760 BEGONIA SELBY'S TRASH [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.50(rz) Big hairy leaves with a trace of a heracleifolia pattern and reliable vigor, yet this toss away sports recurved somewhat rounded leaf margins. Foliage tends to arch downward, so perfect in hanging basket. Definitely the "Rescued Rhizome" Begoina!

56744 BEGONIA SELOVER [HYB] BEG TGH $ 6.25 (sh) Graceful upright much branched stems aflutter with cute dusky leaves blushed grenadine beneath, sometimes whorled at the sinus; delicate cluster of pearl white flowers.

56120 BEGONIA SILVER PERIDOT [HYB] BEG TERR HP $ 7.75 (rex) Sport of 'Peridot' with larger, silver patterned leaves. Also offered as 'Exotic Peridot'. Excellent terrarium subject, forming a branched mound.

59422 BEGONIA SOLI-MUTATA BEG TGH TERR $ 6.00 (rz) Very lovely low statured primadonna with very wide rich green pebbled leaves accented with pale lime veins. Extremely popular for designers of wardian cases and large terrariums, and for lite gardeners.

56274 BEGONIA SP. #U002 'MANAUS' BEG TERR TGH $ 3.50 Considered to be a hybrid of #U003 x thelmae. Beautiful small quilted coppery oval leaves on trailing stem. Terrarium.

56524 BEGONIA SUPER KURL [HYB] BEG CGH HP $ 7.75 (rex) Silver pink spiral with emerald edge and radiating line starburst centers, giving a stained glass effect; will take a summer rest if too warm, but less likely to undergo extended dormancy periods than most rex hybrids.

56310 BEGONIA TAIWANIANA [HAYATAE/APTERA]BEG HH CGH $ 7.75(tuber) Erect stems with spotted angel-wing leaves developing somber purplish tones with age; caudex-like base develops with time. Pink flowers perfect with the rigidly held vertical foliage; distinctive presence.

56260 BEGONIA VALLIDA BEG HP CGH $ 5.75 (thick stemmed) Quite a bold presence with erect bamboo mimic stalks shingled with bright leaves with odd delicately toothed margins. Dainty white flowers in numbers Brazilian.

56351 BEGONIA SPECIES U388 "VIETNAM" BEG CGH $ 10.00 (ra) Deeply waffled sea green rounded leaves with a brighter central cameo held upright to flaunt the rose blushed underleaf. Very beautiful -- but demands good humidty at all times. Excellent in a Wardian case or humid greenhouse.

56261 BEGONIA TWISTED ROUNDABOUT [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 8.25(rz) Coffee toned widely furled waxy leaves form a seashell helix on short petioles--similar to but much more compact than erythrophylla helix or 'Frosty Fairyland.' Will tolerate considerable exposure once established. CURRENTLY IN LIMITED NUMBERS.

56138 BEGONIA TWO-FACE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75(scandent) Bright maroon underleaf foils bright silver tops blushed shimmery pink; clumping scandent reddish stems can topple with the thickly spaced wing shaped elegant leaves to "trail"--famous Woodriff hybrid of incarnata x pustulata.

56265 BEGONIA WASHINGTON STATE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 15.00 (rz) Enormous rhizomes anchor thick russett red petioles which bear impressive outfacing "Poinsettia" starburst leaves of rich amber green with distinctive maroon wedges of color at every vein branching. The Petasites of Begonias!

56145 BEGONIA WASHINGTON STREET [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 5.50 (s) Strong rose toned stalks punctuated with glossy foliage and showy clusters of ivory (fading to pearl tones) flowers during January and February. Reliable big boned heirloom.

53237 BILLBERGIA SAUNDERSII BRO HP TGH $ 10.00"Rainbow Plant' Small erect tubular bronzy olive foliage with pinkish white mottling; from red bracts emerge weepy stems cloaked with blue flowers. Very beaurtiful although slow to clump. Be sure to plant in an orchid mix.

42195 BRUGMANSIA JAMAICA YELLOW SOL CGH $ 12.00 Rich trumpets dangle straight down like a versicolor type. Large trumpets of heavy glossy substance colored a creamy lime-yellow.

51798 BRUNFELSIA NYCTAGINOIDES SOL TGH $ 8.00 Softly foliaged small shrub for the warm greenhouse or sunny plantroom with 1 1/2 inch tomato red tubular flowers. Shared with us by Smith College.

50512 CALLISIA REPENS VARIEGATA COMM HP TGH $ 3.50 Tiny glossy "Pink Button" leaves striped or fully pink and cream. Marketed as 'Bianca' in Europe.

41009 CALVOA SESSILIFLORA MEL TERR TGH R $ 6.25Choice Congo shrublet with pairs of shiny, haired lime green flowers on forked cymes; of easy culture.

49462 CALLIRHOE SPECIES HONDURAS MAL TGH $ 6.75 "Honduran Wine Cups" Woody upright branching stems form ashrublet with small 3 to 5 lobed leaves and fetching winter upright blossoms of deep magenta fading to Victorian old rose with dark eyes & truncate staminal columns.

11446 CAMPYLONEURON PHYLLITIDIS CRISTATUM POLYP CGH HP $ 35.00 "Crested American Strap Fern" Slowly creeping rootstock anchors papery-textured erect fronds of bright green topped with elaborate tasselling; striking clone from collector Jack Craig.

55921 CAPSICUM BACEATUM AJI CRISTAL SOL HP TGH $ 5.25 "Chilean Citrus Pepper" Woody upright stems (can reach three feet for standards) tipped with fans of waxy yellow peppers flavored of citrus when immature, ripening to a delicate red orange. One of the Incan cultivars.

43137 CAREX FLAGELLIFERA TOFFEE TWIST CYP HH CGH $ 6.75 New Zealand's "Weeping Chocolate Sedge" forms a perfect clea arching clumpa of thickly packed irridescent coppery chocolate toned needle like two foot blakes, developing soft coral tones in cooler weather. Z7-9--fabulous container plan

57487 CATHA EDULIS CEL CGH $ 15.00Large evergreen shrub from the mountains of Ethiopia where its leaves and shoots are eaten as the stiumulant "Khat" or "Qat" -- the famous "Abyssian Tea" spread by Moslems as "Arabian Tea" thriving in "Bay Laurel" or "Carob" growing conditions.

80744 CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA CAPRI COMP HH CGH HT $ 6.50An upright shrub from Capri with deeply dissected snowflake "Dusty Miller" leaves completely covered by a rich felted tomentose silver--which filigreed leaves completely hide the wooly white woody stems (repeat three times, very quickly). If wintered over, expect cute clusters of early rosy violet, fluffy, rayed flowers. Perfect in containers and borders. Not a Senecio or Artemisia, although a mimic through and through.

20643 CHIRITA DIANE MARIE [HYB] GES TGH TERR $ 6.25 Strikingly beautiful houseplant forming a rumpled rosette like posie of thick jadelike silver surfaced leaves with pewter line and serrate margins; many nodding lavender slipper flowers with flared mouth revealing maroon lines and lemon throat.

20644 CHIRITA MOONLIGHT [HYB] GES HP TGH $ 6.50 Elongated olive green succulent leaves with pale viens designing a mosaic; lovely slipper blossoms over the elegant foliage rosette.

20645 CHIRITA SWEET CHARITY [HYB] GES HP TGH $ 7.25 Very dark jade like foliage; nodding slipper blossoms. The glossy succulent leaves become quite impressively dimensional.

40114 CHLOROPHYTUM AMANIENSE LIL HP TGH $ 8.00 Glossy broad lance leaves, orange-rust at base form arched vase shaped rosettes; Usambara Mountain species with club-like inforescense. Nice houseplant--a much smaller stature than C. macrophyllum, with much deeper green tones. Slow growing.

65683 CHLOROPHYTUM COMOSUM GOLDEN GLOW LIL HP TGH $ 4.50 "Golden Spider Plant" Similar in stature to 'vittatum,' yet every rich green leaf blade is centered with vivid ochre and rich champagne tones--quickly clumps and sends off long shoots tipped with variegated "Airplane" offsets.

43117 CHLOROPHYTUM COMOSUM BONNIE PPAF LIL TGH CGH $ 4.25 The uniquely fetching "Curly Spider Plant" with centrally striped creamy variegation but each leaf curls and swirls in the Shirley Temple tuffets, sending out corkscrew stems with more twisted plantlets suspended in air. Oglesby introduction.

51918 COCHLIOSTEMA JACOBIANUM [ODORATISSIMUM] COMM TGH $ 58.00Remarkable Ecuadorian spiderwort mimics a giant fleshy Bromeliad with long succulent sheathing leaves (like a short Crinum) blushed purplish violet beneath. With maturity, produces showy heads of dark blue violet flowers with a dramatic white claw and red tipped sepals. Demands warm conservatory conditions.

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31463 COLOCASIA ESCULENTA MILKY WAY [VARIEGATA] ARA TGH $ 25.00 Breathtaking "Variegated Elephant Ear" with big arrowhead leaves lavishly splashed with creamy gray and mottled with white--a snowstorm of confettii. To flourish needs boggish conditions with full light and warm temps.

56812 COLOCASIA ESCULENTA SUNNY SPLASH ARA TGH $ 50.00 Elephant ears of milky green with golden lime splashes and freckling. Yinger's name. Seems remarkably like the cultivar 'Manini Owali'.

65668 CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS ATROPURPUREA LIL CGH HP $ 5.00 The "Bronze Australian Sword" with clumps of stiff spike leaves toned pinkish bronze in full sun. A fabulous color version of the spiked "Lily Grass" traditionally used in summer urns. With age will become a fountain of dusky bronzed purple atop a woody trunk.

59300 COROKIA VIRGATA [HYB] COR HP CGH $ 5.50 Wonderful New Zealand Cornus cousin with wiry upright wand of branchlets studded with glossy small leaves, wooly white beneath, and clusters of three orange flowers. Larger statured than the "Ghostbush," C. cotoneaster.

51209 CRINUM AMABILE 'PURPLE SELECTIONAMARY TGH $ 25.00 "Giant Red Spider Lily" Broad fleshy upright leaves emerge a rich purplish maroon in a massive whorl gradually fading to coppery violet; the heavy trunk supports giant stalks of richly fragrant violet toned blossom clusters. Impressive! While excellent as a container subject with silvered or golden foliaged plants, this foliar sculpture reaches an impressive performance peak when treated as a bog plant in full sun.

53362 CRYPTANTHUS BROMELIOIDES [HORT] BRO HP TGH $12.00 Bright glossy bronze sheened upright rosettes of elegantly arched leathery fleshy leaves mimic a dwarfed pineapple. Readily offsets to form an impressive large hemisphere as matures. This clone not the spiny Brazilian type.

52082 CRYPTANTHUS OLD GOLD BRO HP TGH $3.00 Very wide golden-green leaves flecked with silver crystal forming a wide low rosette. Easy as a windowsill plant, magnificent as a basal plant in a large terrarium where it will produce lovely white "hidden" flowers.

40166 CTENANTHE OPPENHEIMIANA TRICOLOR LAB TGH $ 10.00 "Never-Never Plants" Lanceolate leaves slashed with cream, silver, gray, pink & moss-green; flaunts the wine red reverse backside as the leaves are held upright in ever offsetting broad fans of foliage. Similar to the Stromanthe sanguinea Tricolor offered elsewhere on this site, but taller and more highly variegated--much rarer in the nursery trade.

42209 CUPHEA HYSSOPIFOLIA YATSUBUSA LYT HP $ 5.25Foliage larger, lilac flowered color more intense than the more elegant 'Compacta', yet keeps lateral low growth habit; as this selection grows rapidly, it will always appeal to bonsai designers.

41931 CYPERUS PAPYRUS PERCAMENTIUM CYP TGH $ 22.00 Grassy glossy-foliaged "Dwarf Bullrush" A miniature version of the giant Egyptian pyparus with stuffy triangular stalks tufted with thickly packed umbels of slender rayed "blades." Perfect in the small pond.

71198 CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS GOLD RYDER [HYB?] CUP HH $ 10.00 Fine golden foliage; wide upright habit; good in containers and perfect when grown in Camilla type culture.

49458 CYDISTA AEQUINOCTIALIS BIG TGH $ 15.00 Glossy leaves on shrubby vines (like a stubby allamanda) with terminal clusters of showy cupped trumpet blossoms a richly toned lilac. Central American typically blooming here in November given good light and constant warmth.

10240 CYRTOMIUM CARYOTIDEUM POLYP CGH HP $ 7.50 "Clean Holly Fern." Sharply outlined holly shaped pinnae are closely layered on the short curved fronds' distinctive verdant green dull sheen also distinguishes this beautiful species native from Sri Lanka to Japan. Good container plant.

10242 CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM ROCHEFORDIANUM POLYP CGH HP $ 5.00 Long-lived Asian "Holly Fern" with dark leathery fronds with pinnae strongly frringed and toothed. Very reliable container subject as long as kept evenly moist. Not reliably winter hardy here if weather is severe for an extended period, yet considered and declared to be zone 6 hardy in many reference books. Our clone has not, evidentally, read any of these expert books.

43140 DICHONDRA ARGENTEA SILVER FALLS CON CGH HH $ 4.00 Excellent trailing cascading vine with slim stems covered with small hoof (Ginkgo?) shaped shimmery silver leaves; also useful outdoors, as is perfect as a quick (but tropical) prostrate groundcover in rockeries, or between stepping stones. A fabulous silver accent for any red or purple foliaged plant; an excellent foil for blooming cascading plants in summer hanging baskets.

43070 DIEFFENBACHIA ANNE [HYB] ARAC HP TGH $ 22.00 Central cream veins accent the creamy ocher leaf with its occasional forest green blotches; darker shading at margins dramatically accented by a showy ivory rim.

55598 DIOSCOREA DREGEANA DIO HH CGH $ 12.00 "Natal Tree Twine" noted for decorative seed capsules which mimic bunches of dried grapes--valuable in dried arrangement work. The tri-leaf foliage is held on strong vines arising from an enlarging tuberous "root." Hardiness untested.

40224 DRACAENA REFLEXA SONG OF INDIA AGA HP TGH $ 8.00 Ribbed trunks support thick swirls of short dark strap leaves margined in wide ivory bands; Pleomele reflexa variegata. Few house plants this highly variegated flourish in normal dry indoor conditions as well as this one.

52099 DYCKIA CARLSBAD [HYB] BRO HP CGH $ 18.00 Thick-leaved hybrid smaller than D platyphylla parent; first forms an elegant very succulent rosette, then offsets to form an interlaced (spiny leaved monster) mound. Our price reflects our unwillingness to tackle the daunting creature--one cannnot separate offsets without serious wounds!

40234 ELAEAGNUS PUNGENS MACULATA ELEADOR ELA HH CGH $ 10.00 Frosted slate green leaves with bold yellow centers; variegated cultivar of the "Arbutus Shrub" hardy in the south, but best as "Golden Silverthorn" foliage plant for a cool location inside in the north were it still forms "Gumi-flower Red Berry."

40262 FELICIA AMELLOIDES VARIEGATA COMP CGH HP $ 6.75"Snow & Sapphires" Nearly everblooming sapphire-blue daisy flowers with cheerful yellow eyes, over tightly branched foliage liberally variegated with snow white. Bright light; cool winter greenhouse a perfect environment. Not a house plant.

43130 FICUS AFGHANISTANICA MOR CGH HH $ 15.00 "Iranian Fig" with deeply fingered leaves with three main deep lobes; produces very sweet edible figs. Considered at least Z8b winter hardy.

55647 FICUS BENJAMINA WIANDI MOR HT $ 15.00 Distinctive "Zig Zag" brances with glossy fluted leaves; has European patent. Exotic Angel Pat. 8929 for "Rainne" as the "Carribean Dwarf Banyan Tree"!! 'Wiandi' grows more vertically and produces smaller leaves than 'Rainee'.

53195 FITTONIA VERSCHAFFELTII FRANKIEACA HP TERR $ 6.75 Well, "Of All the Nerve Plants" with stunning new leaves emerging pale baby bottom pink crimp edged in emerald green, the foliage gradually maturing to green with mosaic veins. Will blink up any terrarium.

50018 FITTONIA VERSCHAFFELTII RED STARACA HP TGH $ 6.25 "Crested Red Nerve Plant" Deep red toned broad oval leaves with a mosaic of pink-tan veins. Heavy substanced low foliage fabuously crested with frilled margins. Remarkable addition to any terrarium.

20494 GLOXINIA ARION [HYB] GES HP TGH $ 6.25 Stout rosy magenta stems with G. perennis type foliage topped by wide slipper flowers flaring into a bell of rich magenta with spotted throat, somewhat fragrant. Batcheller hybrid. Dormancy cycles seem somewhat random over the years.

40328 GYNURA SARMENTOSA AUREO-VARIEGATA COMP HP CGH $ 8.50 The "Variegated Purple Passion Vine" sports leaves richly splashed iwth cream and yellow: best color in cool conditions.

41149 HEDERA ALGERIENSIS [CANARIENSIS] MACULATA ARA HP TGH $ 4.25 "Milky Way [Algerian] Ivy" Large glossy leaves barely lobed and richly splotched and speckled with gold green and ochre-- lovely against the rosy toned stems. Beautiful groundcover in milder climates or dramatic in a large hanging basket or urn.

41842HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS ROSE COOPERI MAL TGH CGH $ 6.75 Warm rose and pink splashed foliage perfect with the mauve rose blossoms; an excellent container subject, being a much intensified version of the heirloom 'Matensis' in color and in vigor.

33521 HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS SANIBEL RED SEEDLING MAL TGH $ 8.75 Medium red flowers with darker red centers; vigorous traditional hybrid reaching the bloom peak midwinter.

51133 HIPPEASTRUM GRACILIS DULCINEA SCARLET BABY AMARY TGH HP $ 20.00 Horticultural form; emerging strap leaves with a rich puplish cast foil the startling rich scarlet flowers (usually four per stalk) of rich heavy texture.

40374 ILEX DIMORPHOPHYLLA AQU HP CGH $ 5.00 "Tropical Holly' Tiny crinkled shiney leathery leaves on compat woody branches; from Okinawa, this is intollerant of frost, making it a perfect window houseplant. Juvenile foliage form.

53383 IMPATIENS BICORDATA MADAGASCAR RED BAL TGH CGH $ 4.75 Odd mahogany purple stems studded with wide glossy basil green leaves accented by showy red hooked blossoms. Perfect in outdoor containers; curious in indoor lightgardens.

40391 IMPATIENS MINI-HAWAIIAN OAHU BAL HP TERR $ 2.50 Vigorous cascading habit with bright pink and pearl pink bicolor flowers; small-sized flowers match elfin proportions of the small leavs on the much-branched plants. Terrarium use.

53384 IMPATIENS IRVINGII BAL TGH HP $4.50 So like a 50's sockhop; furry fuzzy foliage of rich green overlaid with bold shocking pink blossoms. This retro pairing of bloom and foliage is supported by impressively succulent stems; perfect in any container in a bright bright spot and adequate water.

49452 IPOMEA BATATAS FRECKLES CON TGH HP $ 5.50 Fingered "Sweet Potato Vine" with the entire surface splashed and streaked in yellow lime to create a showy tie-dyed effect.

49451 IPOMEA BATATAS GOLD FINGERS CONV TGH HP $ 5.00 A fast growing form bright yellow lime like 'Margarita' but with attractively fingered leaves like 'Blackie'.

53194 IRESINE GLASSHOUSE WORKS [HYB] ALT TGH $ 8.25 "Golden Stilletto Beefheart". A Frieling hybrid of I. herbstii 'Stiletto' x lindenii with the richly purple veined basil and maize toned lindenii, but with the slim lance leaves of its 'Stiletoo' see parent. Fabulous in containers.

57464 IRESINE HERBSTII STILETTO AMARAN TGH $ 6.50 Very difficult selection, the "Lance Leaved Beet Plant" has pairs of narrow blackish purple leaves on fastigate stems. Possibly the cultivar 'Wallisii'.

81151 LAVANDULA DENTATA LINDA LIGON [VARIEGATED] LAB HH HT $ 6.25 A "French Lavender" whose lace cut wooly leaves are irregularly splashed with cream; purple flowers. Best kept in coldframe or cool greenhouse during winter.

41932 LAURUS NOBILIS CRISPA [UNDULATA] LAU CGH HP $ 15.00 "Piecrust Bay Tree" Curious selection with each aromatic deep green slim leathery leaf crimped along the margin.

59411 MACODES PETOLA GES HP TGH $ 8.50 Wonderful new Jewel Orchid to go along with the pink-striped Haemaria discolor under lights or in terrariums.

54031 MALVAVISCUS GERMANDERII FIESTA MAL CGH HP HH $ 17.00 Very showy "Dwarf Sleepy Mallow" with brightly variegated chunky leaves accented with many cute bright scarlet "Turk's Cap" blossoms; this brilliantly foliaged selection of this handsome small shrub made by Greg Grant.

53387 MELASPHAERULA RAMOSA [GRAMINEA] IRI CGH $ 8.00 South African "Fairy Bells" with grass mimic foliage emerging in early fall from the corms to support the fragrant green tinged yellow February flowers.

10672 MICROSORIUM PUNCTATUM GRANDICEPS COMPACTA POLYP HP CGH $ 15.00 " Dwarf Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern" The elegant upright jade like flat strap fronds terminate in fabulous crests. Excellent, more compact version of the above also good for hanging baskets but also good for larger wardian cases an