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53063 ALPINIA LUTEOCARPA ZIN TGH HP $ 10.00 "Purple Ladder" Great new plant for 2008. Closely set elegantly slim lvs with bright red-maroon underleaf boldly displayed on short stems which thickly clump to create a very showy specimen. Considered to be Z10 hardy (where dies back to the tuberous base during the winter season), but does wonderfully in the home. Just the right size for a potted plant.

53113 ALPINIA SPECIOSA DWARF VARIEGATED ZIN CGH HP $ 18.00 "Dwarf Shell Ginger" A very dwarf slow growing selection of this popular Chinese herb used to ward off infections with short leathery compact leaves liberally slashed with gold and lime. Only a fraction of the size of the following spectacular form.

53005 ALPINIA SPECIOSA [ZERUMBET] VARIEGATA ZIN HP TGH CGH $ 12.00 Used in China for treating infections; here for the strikingly beautiful dark leathery slim leaves striped and slashed with rich yellow. This "Variegated Shell Ginger" constitutes a very handsome evergreen gradually clumping plant tolerating adverse house conditions. Certainly one of the most dramatic Gingers for decorative impact in your house or patio displays. Excellent choice for adding dramatic slashes of gold to your container designs for the summer.

53066ALPINIA SPECIOSA [Z~] WAGNER'S LIME STREAKER ZIN TGH $ 60.00 A striated sport discovered by Dale Wagner in a clump of what the Hawaiians call 'zerumbel'--however, this is evergreen, topping out at eighteen feet for us with a terminal richly scented inflorescence. An enormous variegated specimen in time; attempts at dwarfing this clumping drama in a container is recommended for those without tropical estates!

53058 ALPINIA WAIMANALO [HORT] ZIN TGH HP $ 22.50 Clumping showy ginger with fluted, seersuckered leaves dramatically chevroned with alternate wide cream and slim lime bands. May be A. formosana 'Pinstripe.' Successful for us only in the high humidity and constant warmth of the warm tropical greenhouse--foliage is so very variegated that one needs to carefully guard against possible spidermite attack as well as any unexpected chill. For the serious variegate collector with a reliably warm nook.

20104 ALSOBIA [EPISCEA] DIANTHIFLORA GES HP TERR TGH $4.50 "Carpet Violet: Excellent small species quickly creates a low carpet of shimmery leaves puncuated by very lacy white flowers. Prefers cooler temperatures and brighter light than its Episcia cousins. Typically sent in moist moss.

11438 ALSOPHILA COOPERII [CYATHEA AUSTRALIS] CYT CGH $10.00 "Australian Tree Fern" Young plants present a spreading canopy of metallic deep green arching fronds supported by a cinnamon trunk; eventually a massive stunning specimen. Although we recommend greenhouse culture in our climate, some customers have successfully grown this as a house or large Wardian Case specimen, always keeping constant levels of humidity. We have grown this to a most impressive size on a sunny porch, glass enclosed during the winter.

54554 ALSTROEMERIA PULCHELLA VARIEGATED ALS CGH HH $ 6.50 Remarkable "Frosted Peruvian Lily" The cinnamon fls are the final over-the-top gesture by this upright stemmed plant with such brilliantly white tipped foliage. The gradually widening clusters of this most showy Andean have proven winter hardy here in Zone 6 with adequate winter mulch. But most popular with hobby greenhouse growers as it achieves great beauty and vigor in a sunny winter greenhouse, blooming with abandon mid winter.

ALTERNANTHERA varieties for the 2008 SEASON

PARROT LEAF / CALICO PLANTS. Despite their ongowing nomenclatural chaos, these traditional mainstays of grandma's windowsill are being rediscovered a key to any valid Victorian outdoor bedding scheme or an an antidote to monochromatic daylily or Hosta beds--and especially for disguising a dormant spring bulb bed. Although you need not reach the Alternanthera saturation level of Disneyworld, why not go boldly forth designing your initials out of "Calico Plants" in an annual bed or even a full floral clock (perhaps with the assistance of Iresine & mini Coleus). Sorry, we will not be held responsible for any lapses of taste in your designs! Would you like an introduction to these flashy charmers? Try our ALTERNANTHERA COLLECTION as Stock #99687 for 5 plants for only $15.00. Whether "Parrot Leaf" or "Calico Plant"--all great flashy sinfully cheap fun.

We will include a range of types to emphasize both their punch as brilliantly colored foliage effects as well as their attraction as blossoms turning all heads with their winter displays.

32500 ALTERNANTHERA AMOENA BRILLIANTISSIMA AMA TGH $ 5.00 While the true "Red Parrot Plant" may no longer be in actual cultivation, this cultivar from Dale Huddleson sports coppery green flame leaves with red tones; pink centers with purplish veins and wine colored splashes. Very slow growing until the heat of the summer.

53138 ALTERNANTHERA AMOENA CREME DE MENTHE AMAR HP TGH $ 6.50 Strongly mounding bright basil green looker with each leaf wildly slashed with strickly white and cream highlights--a natural as a basic container companion, soon forming a wide open shrublet of marvelous colors easily blending diverse plants types and colors in any combination; midwinter strawfls at petioles adds to the appeal for those growing this charmer in winter windowsills or hobby greenhouses. Check entry below for the pink hightlights.

42126 ALTERNANTHERA AMOENA GREEN AND GOLD AMARA HP TGH $ 4.75 Traditional clone of "Calico Leaf" with wide lime toned leaves mottled rich green. Vigorous bedding or container selection.

66878 ALTERNANTHERA AMOENA PARTY TIME AMAR HP TGH $ 4.75 Strongly mounding bright basil green looker with each leaf wildly slashed with pink and magenta highlights--a natural as a basic container companion, soon forming a wide open shrublet of marvelous colors easily blending diverse plants types and colors in any combination; midwinter strawfls at petioles adds to the appeal for those growing this charmer in winter windowsills or hobby greenhouses. Unfortunately, much beloved by slugs--so site accordingly.

42125 ALTERNANTHERA CHRISTMAS TREE [HANSOTI #5] AMARA HP TERR TGH $ 4.00 Very tiny leaved selection with grayish green foliage thickly held in petite conical mounds. Marvelous very small plants with congested curved lvs nonetheless are stalwart growers; absolutely marvelous in any terrarium landscape--no one will guess the genus of this elfin critter. We will send this slow growing charmer with several sets of leaves--we never seem to have enough.

51745 ALTERNANTHERA DENTATA RED MARBLE AMA TGH HP $ 5.75 "Marbled Christmas Clover" Upright bushy habit perfect for any container combination with rounded leaves of burgundy red to eggplant purple strikingly streaked or bordered pink; a plus indoors in winter are the white clover-like strawflowers. Some Florida nurseries, totally ignoring the blossoms, still offer this as a Pseuderanthemum!

40025 ALTERNANTHERA DENTATA RUBIGINOSA [RUBY] AMARA HP $ 4.00 "Christmas Clover" has deep maroon lvs accented by masses of long-lasting ivory popcorn flowerheads lasting all winter-- thus also called "False Globe Amaranth." Old favorite for its prolific winter display; but newly popular for its ease of culture in adding a quick splash of unabashed purple to summer container gardening.

56545ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA BETTZICKIANA GOLD THREAD AMA TGH $ 4.00 Marvelous tuffet of very slim yellow leaves--the "Golden Calico Plant" makes a perfect windowsill pot plant, an excellent addition to the small windowbox or urn; even a wonderful "dot" plant for the small scale summer border, or for hiding that blank space in your rockery left by dormant spring bulbs.

53714 ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA BETTZICKIANA RED THREAD AMAR HP TGH $ 3.25 Excellent tuffets of slim scarlet purple thread leaves--very attractive, yet easy container plant. Perhaps the most popular of the tribe with our customers as it lends itself unstintingly to a myriad of necessary design tasks from topiaries to urns, from windowsill pots to summer rockery covers for dormant spring bulbs, from windowboxes to Wardian cases. It is there to do the job.

55515 ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA BETTZICKIANA TRUE YELLOW AMARA HP CGH $ 4.50 Low growing "Golden Calico Plant" with very broad solid chartreuse leaves turning bright yellow in full sun when used as a dramatic bedding subject. Very popular, but extremely intolerant of chill.

32503 ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA FILIGREE AMARAN TGH TERR$ 4.75 Carmine bronze ribbon lvs emerge whitish gold then develop a bright bronzy tone as the leaves become more diamond shaped. Petite yet quite easy, forming a very regular pyramidal shape. Certainly the best self-formed dense self-clumping cultivar of the tribe. Newly popular as a terrarium accent; always popular as a petite pot plant on a sunny windowsill.

54603 ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA GREEN MACHINE AMARA HP TGH $ 3.75 Very low carpeting "Puckered Parrot" with clusters of wide very quilted deep green leaves accented with small white straw textured bracts tucked among the foliage year 'round. Much used at Disney World for its richly toned dimpled flat lvs are perfect in the topiary gardens; also popular as a "dot" plant in tropical trough designs.

41845 ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA ROSEA NANA AMARA HP $ 3.25 Marvelous "Pygmy Parrotleaf" with very delicate-appearing spatulate rose-colored leaves forming a lilac cloud of foliage on the twiggy bushy plantlets; very distinctive lilac tone rendered quite delicate in tone by the filigreed character of the thin lvs closely intersticed--nonetheless an easily grown, quite vigorous Victorian clone unbeaten when you need a showy but easily blending ornamental to beautifully cascade from your urn, basket, or windowbox and make absolutely no fuss about it. Our customers proclaim this to be one of the ultimates in "spill" plants for mixed containers.

41926 ALTERNANTHERA FICOIDEA WHITE CARPET AMARA HP TERR TGH $ 5.00 Very congested flattened buns of lovely tiny puckered leaves brightly margined bold white. Incredible Indian cultivar famous for fooling plant show judges who cannot believe this is cousin to the "Calico/ Parrot" tribe! The most successful way to introduce a patch of white in your terrarium or tropical trough. Much used in moss topiary as this quilted carpet stays close to the surface.

54522 ALTERNANTHERA POLYGONOIDES PURPLE SELECTION AMARA CGH TGH $ 3.25 "Water Amaranth" Slim purple leaves on branching plant popular in aquatic gardens. Also known as A. sessilis, "Scarlet Hygrophila" Also offered as a. reineckii--as this suggests, a very popular water garden and bedding plant of uncertain origin; most dramatic as a hanging basket item, or (as is quite low statured) a cascading purple carpet in windowboxes or urns especially when the petite white cloverheads of blossoms start to appear.

51710 ALTERNANTHERA PURPLE KNIGHT [HORT] ARAM TGH $ 4.00 Low spreading (or cascading) carpet of glossy crisped wide leaves of metallic purplish tones. Quite attractive combined with container or windowbox groupings. Popular for rich color and rapid growth rate.

41951 ALTERNANTHERA PURPUREA TRICOLOR [HORT] AMARA CGH HP $ 8.00 Appearance of a larger leaved, arching form of A. dentata `Rubiginosa'--but with pink variegation on the purple leaves. Somewhat tempermental recent introduction to USA from K.S.G.'s Farms, India. Remove all reversions. Best color during the cooler months of the season--typically solid purple if kept warm.

40026 ALTERNANTHERA VERSICOLOR SNOWBALL AMARA HP CGH $ 4.00 Heavily branched stemlets of this "Ocean Froth" plant bear dainty leaves splashed brilliant white. Truly a "White Wonder." Flower infl a froth of white--incredible as house plant, greenhouse showoff, and outdoor summer container accent. (AND: the skirt of Snow White at Disneyworld.)

The Amaryllis Family
The AMARYLLIS FAMILY offered in this catalogue ranges from Alliums in the HARDY Section to Drimia in the SUCCULENTS, to these genera in this section (& sometimes only appearing in speciality lists): Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Childanthus, Clivia, Cooperanthes, Crinum, Cyrtanthus, Eucharis, Eucrosia, Habranthus, Haemanthus, Hippeastrum, Hymnenocallis, Lycoris, Nerine, Phaedranassa, Scadoxus, Stenomesson, Sprekelia, Tulbaghia, Vallota & Zephyranthes. Some are cute, others quite glamorous; some are famous for the fragrance and stunning colors of the blossoms; others for their remarkable foliar statements--and a few, such as Hippeastrum "Mrs. Garfield" are exceptional in both categories. Some rare & slow growing species and hybrids are available in such limited quantities as to appear only on our speciality lists

51008 AMARYLLIS BELLADONA AMARY CGH $ 25.00 Received from the USDA as "Amaryllis belladona"--probably Z8 winter hardy: winter strap leaved foliage dies down in summer, followed by nodding rich pink waxy flower clusters early fall. Not the common winter hardy Lycorus squamiferum, the "Naked Lady" of the midwest. This is the real McCoy--large bulbs are shipped bare root--plant them so that the surface is just barely showing at ground level.

31722 AMORPHOPHALLUS ALBUS ARAC TGH CGH $ 12.00 Very pale species; sent as potted dormant bulbs in the Fall or may have leaves during the growing season.

30582 AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC [RIVIERI] ARAC TGH $ 15.00 "Voo Doo Bulb" or "Umbrella Arum" from SE Asia. Fingered, whorl-crescent lf over purple-spotted petiole (the hollow stalk); fetid liver-purple spathe; edible corms (preparation, however, remains obscure in the literature). Also known as "Devil's Tongue" or "Leopard Palm," this is winter hardy for us here in Z6 in a very protected location in the garden which has perfect drainage to avoid winter rot and a frost line never reaching more than an inch or so; however, the foliage seldom emerges before June as the soil needs to warm considerably in order to initiate the budding. We recommend container culture or winter tuber storage techniques in areas north of the subtropics for real success.

30731 AMORPHOPHALLUS YUNNAENSIS ARAC TGH $ 20.00 A species of "Voo Doo" from China, new to us. Very thick heavy foliage; inflorescense as yet unobserved.

52045 ANAMEA SCORPIO [HYB] BRO HP TGH $ 8.00 Arched rosettes of very decorative stiff foliage from which emerge stout short stalks topped with a highly decorative inflorescence resembling a miniature pineapple (Ananas being part of this most famous Ed Hummel intergeneric hybrid bromeliad). In time an entire highly "modern style" clump of stiff short rosettes form--a very effective spot of drama for your summer deck where it will receive the level of sun necessary to form the crop of mini pineapple drumsticks above the Agave-esque foliage. Typically we send mossed offsets for you to pot in a heavy Orchid mix.
52307ANANAS FRITZMUELLERI (VARIEGATUS) BRO TGH HP $ 15.00 "Variegated Pineapple" Striking selection of the commercial pineapple with striping of green, white, and pink; small fruit is rose toned. Fabulous in a greenhouse; striking as a windowsill subject; eyecatching in a container composition.

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.

41548 ANREDERA [BOUSSINGAULTIA] CORDIFOLIA BAS HP TGH $ 2.00 "Madeira Vine" or "Mignonette Vine" From tuberous roots rise rapidly growing stems with succulent leaves and racemes of heavily fragrant white flowers. Argentina native, thus the tubers are persistent in subtropical zones if below any frost line; in the north, either dig or bring in the container for winter. Nonetheless, always a favorite as a vigorous intensely fragrant windowgarden plant.

ANTHURIUMS for the 2008 SEASON

We offer many types of Anthuriums. The Anthurium andreanum and the Anthurium scherzerianum types are primarily blooming types known for exquisite flowers. Many of the other varieties below are known as Foliage Types having ornate or patterned leaves; some clump, others climb like a Philodendron. Peruse our offerings. Other types will appear in the Specialty Lists throughout the year.

30121 ANTHURIUM AEMULUM [HETEROPHYLLUM] ARAC HP TGH $ 4.50 "Finger Leaf Plant" An easy climber with dark green fleshy palmate leaves and cute mini green spathe flowers; equally effective weaving itself among other plants or densely clambering a wire support or mossed pole as an attractive ring of green sci-fi rootlets emerge from each leaf node. Easy houseplant

30855 ANTHURIUM ANDREANUM BRIGHT RED (MIAMI BEAUTY) ARAC TGH HP $ 30.00 Glossy waxed brilliant red fls; attractive heart-shaped leaves. Glossy waxed brilliant orange flowers; attractive heart-shaped leaves. We have large plants of this available at this time. They are blooming sized.

30113 ANTHURIUM ANDREANUM BRIGHT ORANGE ARAC TGH HP $ 30.00 Glossy waxed brilliant orange flowers; attractive heart-shaped leaves. We have large plants of this available at this time. They are blooming sized

32114 ANTHURIUM ANDREANUM WHITE ARAC TGH $20.00 Large elongated glossy lvs accent the impressively sized ivory white spathe punctuated with the central ochre spadix. This is truly are large bloom. First time offered by Glasshouse Works. Best in good humidity & bright light for best fl production.

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

71952 ANTHURIUM ANDREANUM RED OBAKE ARAC GH $ 15.00 Crayon red spathed "Flamingo Flower" with large waxy green-edged spathes over the heart-shaped foliage. Excellent conservatory subject. Also works well in the house. This year we have smaller and less expensive plants for growing on.

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

30591 ANTHURIUM BROWNII ARAC HP $ 12.00 Large leathery cupped leaves with overlapping lobes; odd curly green spathes with dramatic purple-black spadix. These are young seedlings, thus the amazingly low price.

30778 ANTHURIUM CLARINERVIUM ARAC HP $ 30.00 Beautiful heartleaf forms. Fantastic wide leathery heart lvs with prominent pewter brushed white veins; compact stature; needs humidity to thrive indoors.

30139 ANTHURIUM CRYSTALINUM ARAC HP $ 30.00 This Anthurium has coppery new foliage growth. Longer more elongated leaves than the A. clarinervium. Beautiful widely lobed dark leathery lvs with extraordinary bold bright veins. Appreciates excellent drainage and good humid conditions to perform best.

31230 ANTHURIUM CORRUGATUM ARAC HP $ 50.00 Not available until 2008; so many people have ordered this item that we are temporarily SOLD OUT. Fabulous (but cool temperature demanding) rarity--certainly one of the most desirable Anthuriums. Needs a greenhouse or plant room so that excessive heat can be avoided, and adequate levels of humidity can be maintained. Not for the novice, yet this elegant beauty's beautiful corrugated and textured leaves makes it hard to resist; with maturity, produces small green flowers.

30126 ANTHURIUM DIGITATUM ARA HP 10.00 "Finger Vine" Larger statured than A. aemulum. Robust stout succulent stems punctuated at each root ringed node with impressive leathery wheelspoke leaflets. Tolerates low humidity; loves to clamber up a mossed pole although the stems are sturdy without support.

30463 ANTHURIUM LANCEOLATUM [HORT] ARAC HP TGH $ 8.00 Florida clone with appearance of a large A. scandens: shaggy upright stems with small slim leathery leaves; undistinguished green-spathed infl followed by attractive pearly clusters of fruit. Of easy culture, this modest winner is now marketed as the "Mother of Pearl" vine because the berries are so attractive.

30125 ANTHURIUM MICKEY MOUSE [HYB] ARAC HP TGH $ 15.00 Dwarf hybrid with delightful shinny scarlet fls flared out into ear-like lobes tinted greenish; clumping habit. Growth is like a compact andreanum, but with an Obake blossom shape which can be successfully produced in normal houseplant conditions unlike most of the Obake types. Recommended for those who long for success without standing over a plant with a mister. We also offer Anthurium Hawaiian Butterfly, which is so similiar that we sometimes send the latter. You will get one or the other, whichever is available at the time.

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.

32100 ANTHURIUM PODOPHYLLUM ARAC HP TGH $ 30.50 Beautiful new foliage anthurium. This has very large divided type leaves with long fingered lobes. We love this graceful plant. It gets good sized.

30147 ANTHURIUM RADICANS ARAC HP TERR $ 17.50 We now have limited numbers of large plants available. Prostrate creeping dwarf species with metalic pustulate leaves. creating a waffled carpet in a large terrarium or as a low light houseplant grown in a pebble tray; absolutely fabulous in a Wardian Case. This is often in limited availability as is so slow growing; please check.

31385 ANTHURIUM RED BEAUTY [FOLIAGE] ARAC HP TGH $ 45.00 Not available until 2008; so many people have ordered this item that we are temporarily SOLD OUT. An exquisite heart-shaped leaf with red burgundy color that maintains a shimmery velvet surface similar to "Black Valentine--but a coppery pink initially, and definitely far easier to grow.".

30155 ANTHURIUM VEITSCHII ARAC TGH HP $ 75.00 Once again in stock. The famous Accordian Anthurium. Often also called the King anthurium as opposed to the Queen anthurium which is A. Warocqueanum. We hope to be able to ship some this summer--please check.

30153 ANTHURIUM WAROCQUEANUM ARAC TGH $ 75.00 Tapering velvet leaves of shimmering emerald w/ blond veins. Unparalleled beauty altho fails in heat while also intolerant of chill. We have good news. We will have Anthurium warocqueanum available for mid spring delivery.

33102ANTHURIUM WAROCQUEANUM BLACK ARAC TGH HP $ 100.00 Glasshouse Works Exclusive Introduction for 2008. Beautiful and robust plant with fantastic patterned dark green leaves and elongated leaves. This may be a natural hybrid, but distinctively different from the standard form of Anthurium warocqueanum to be meritted on its own. A true ornamental for the warm humid conservatory--this one needs significant space. See thumbnail. This can take a few weeks to ship; they may come directly from our source in Hawaii.

32108 ANTHURIUM VITARIIFOLIUM ARAC GH $ 50.00 Long pendant leaves like straps. This is in short supply, so you might have to wait for the item to get ready for your order. You can always inquire as you availability.

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.

50003 APHELANDRA SINCLAIRIANA [HARTWEGIANA] ACAN TGH HP $ 15.00 Bracted heads of red flowers mid-winter; ribbed rich solid green quilted thick substanced leaf pairs on thick erect stems. Perhaps best utilized as a specimen feature for a hobby greenhouse or conservatory as it eventually achieves impressive dimensions.We received this from Longwood Gardens under the name of "Aphelandra hartwegiana." We have recently been told that the plant is possibly "Aphelandra sinclairiana." To avoid confusion from those who have purchased it from us, we are cross-referencing it now. We will be doing further checking on this conservatory subject. NOT a houseplant.

50004 APHELANDRA SQUAROSA ACAN TGH HP $ 9.00 "Saffron Spike" The Standard "Zebra Plant"; yellow flowers. This is often available locallly, but we have good stock of this and a good clone that grows easily. If you can't find it locally, then order this and we will get a plant ready for you. It might take a month to six weeks to root this for your order.

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 requiring quite cool winter temps.

41144 ARDISIA JAPONICA KIKAKU MYRS CGH $ 6.00 Waffled leathery leaves with wide yellow-cream centers, edged with tinsy teeth; this foot tall (and wide spreading) 'Red Tide' Marlberry produces white spring flower clusters followed by bright red fall berries. Tolerates short frost cycle; in the North will do best if given quite cool winter location.

66719 ARISTOLOCHIA GRANDIFLORA ARI TGH $ 15.00 The Jamaican "Pelican Flower" vine with large "bent pipe" shaped flowers veined & dappled chocolate purple, accented with a long tail--some find the greyish netted fls' scent to be rather foul; remarkable drama in any greenhouse; some customers report success letting this become the attractive & quite unique leafy curtain of their south window indoors with a pebble tray under the pot.

59233 ARISTOLOCHIA TRILOBATA ARI TGH $ 4.25 "Swallowtail Pipes" Leathery three lobed rounded batwing shaped leaves with pale ochre veins--beloved by Swallowtail Butterflies. Upfacing pale tubular flowers with bizarre reddish mahogany twisting tails. Easy to grow vine (indeed, as easy to grow as any Philodendron!) with sturdy foliage so attractive it need never bloom in order to command a select spot in your collection.

41001 ARTHROSTEMA CILIATUM [FRAGILE] MEL HP TGH $ 4.75 "Everblooming Lavender" Clear cheerful reddish-pink buds open to magenta blossoms freely produced on arching square stemmed shrublet; softly-haired leaves turn rust-red & purple in high light. Must have moist soil. A fast growing easily grown cousin of the "Princess Trees" perfect for a large urn, as well as the winter greenhouse, moreover a good bloomer in the sunny indoor plantroom as well--fool your friends who think only mints are square stemmed!

54557 ARTHROSTEMMA SPECIES WHITE WINGS GES HP TGH $ 4.75 Vigorous four sided stems arch under the lush veined foliages and terminal sprays of bright fluttery white flowers mostly produced during the winter months. Easy. Species still undetermined.

The Aroids: Plants in the Arum Family
The AROIDS, see these ARUM FAMILY genera with the code bundle ARAC in this catalogue & listings: Amorphophallus, Acorus (HARDY), Alocasia, Anchomanes, Anthurium, Arum (HARDY), Caladium, Colocasia, Culcasia, Cyrtosperma, Dieffenbachia, Epipremnopsis, Epipremnum, Gonatopus, Pistia, Raphidophora, Scindapsis, Syngonium, Xanthosoma, Zamioculcas, Aglaonema, Homalomena, Spathicarpa, Monstera, Philodendron, Pinellia, Spathiphyllum, Stenospermation, Sauromatum/Typhonium, Studenaria, Xamioculcas (in SUCCULENTS), Zathedeschia, etc. We are always happy to start you on a serious addiction to these fabulous Arums by sending you an easily grown named collection of 10 plants reflecting some of the best foliage types as well as a few reliable dramatic bloomers for a bargain $42.00 plus $7.50 for shipping & handling if you order Stock #99042.

Please let us know if you plan to grow these as indoor houseplants, hobby greenhouse showoffs, hanging basket divas, tropical bog royality, or as major punctuation & drama in your outdoor summer beds so that we may chose the best selection for that situation: we want your addiction to become permanent.

54584 ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA RED SELECTION ASC TGH $ 4.75 Much sought-after tropical "Red Butterfly Bloodflower" can be constantly in bloom if given full light; the center is dark orange accenting the red. Can even be kept in bloom in a sunny south window in Colorado in the middle of winter according to our customers. While the perennial cousins have a limited bloom period outside, this tropical species will bloom non stop in your beds or containers to keep butterflies affluter throughout the warm season in your garden.

66933 ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA SILKY GOLD ASC TGH HP $ 4.75 Heavily flowering "Golden Butterfly Weed: (a tropcal heat loving species reliably everblooming with constant good sunlight) with orange tone-free flower clusters topping the stalward erect stems. Will keep your butterflies quite happy.

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. If you are of a somewhat more delicately evolved personality, please call this the "Swan Plant" as the clusters of creamy white (green tinted) blossoms are seen to resemble swans. Roots sometimes hardy in Z9 gardens; tho best grown as a tender annual outdoors.

40040 ASPARAGUS DENSIFLORUS MEYERII LIL HP CGH $ 4.75 The "Foxtail Fern" slowly produces a handsome set of stiftly erect plumes of tight bright green cladophylls. Excellent pot plant. Just gets more magnificant each year.

40043 ASPARAGUS FALCATUS LIL HP CGH $ 6.25 True leaves are the "Sickle Thorns" above the flat deep green cladophylls on the erect woody stems: bonsai appearance. Develops thick roots helping it survive an occassional lapse in your very caring plant maintenance.

65639 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANA LIL HP TGH $ 4.25 Wonderful "Horizontal Asparagus" with flat level planes of delicate foliage (cladophylls) rigidly held on wiry erect stems--always popular as pseudo-bonsai, or for the corsage carnation! Traditionally a popular houseplant because survives adverse conditions while maintaining a delicate fragile appearance.

65595 ASPARAGUS RETROFRACTUS LIL HP TGH $ 4.75 "Katdoring" Zig-zagging clamberer with odd sized bunched cladophylls; bunched fls followed by red orange berries much loved by African birds One of the "Ming Asparagus" developing into fab specimens--newly popular as an indoor bonsai.

40049 ASPARAGUS SETACEUS [PLUMOSUS] PYRAMIDALIS LIL HP CGH $ 5.00 The "Feather Fern" with congested upright rich green plumes. Very dramatic unusual form of ornamental Asparagus quite easy to grow in a sunny window.

40051 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR LIL HP $ 5.50 "Cast Iron Plant" or "Barbershop Plant" so called because the upflung dark leather lance leaves tolerate poor conditions. In time produces weird soil-level flowers with eight purple-ridged petals:thus explaining the name: "aspidistra" means "little shield." This species produces solitary green leaves--although seriously outclassed by the equally easily grown cultivars with beautifully patterned leaves which are listed next:

40055 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR ASAHI LIL HP $ 22.00 Mature leaf tips of this "Frosted Cast Iron Plant" fade to soft white, shading to palest green. Known in USA also as `Asahiharan' (meaning "rising sun") and as "Snow Peaks." Typically the frosty tip variegation appears second year as the dramatic erect leaf matures--the variegation is much more distinct if the leaf hardens in cool (not freezing) temperatures. Beautiful: but a long term project.

40082 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR GINGA LIL HP CGH $ 20.00 Wide leaves with large dots & dashes widely scattered, thus giving (to some extent) 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.

40052 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR MINOR MILKY WAY LIL HP $ 8.50 Short leaves beautifully spotted ivory; clumping "Miniature Cast Iron Plant" better suited to limited spaces. Beautiful. Perhaps A. lurida (from China) as 2 or 3 leaves tend to arise together from a single basal sheath. By far the best one for the house & easiest to bloom in the greenhouse. An excellent groundcover in the very deep South.

40083 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR OKAME LIL HP CGH $ 20.00 VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY Deep green lvs with small, very random creamy ochre dots; unusually broad foliage; very slow growing unique clone for the jaded collector, distinct from 'Ginga' only as mature specimens to the collector's eye. These are starter plants.

40054 ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR VARIEGATA LIL HP $ 15.00 Irregular cream white bands highlight the leathery leaves. Slow growth, but a beautiful effect--full sun in the deep south can burn the solid ivory sections with dry exposure.. Same totally bizarre basal blossoms as the species.

10047 ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM POL HP TGH $ 7.50 Order for Spring delivery only. Long waxed lacy fronds with baby ferns growing on the leaf surface of the arching fronds. Easy (but slow) and choice. Cool spots tolerated.

11553 ASPLENIUM GOUDEYII POL HP TGH $ 6.50 New introduction in the birds nest group of ferns, similar to Asplenium nidus and Asplenium Antiquum, but the leaves are more like rubber and the stature is shorter. This is an amazing little Bird's nest fern. We recommend because it does not need high humidity and extra care--yet perfect in a Wardian Case design.

11408 ASPLENIUM NIDUS ANTIQUUM OSAKA POL HP TGH PRICE: $ 12.50 We have nice sized plants available now. Decorative "Japanese Birdsnest Fern" form with elegant slim fronds with wavy ruffled margins, forming bowl-shaped specimens thriving in high-light areas, tolerating low humidity. Gives a Shirly Temple tone to your ferns.

11405 ASPLENIUM NIDUS ANTIQUUM POL HP TGH PRICE: $ 8.50 Decorative "Japanese Birdsnest Fern" form with elegant slim fronds with occasional cresting on the tips, forming bowl-shaped specimens thriving in high-light areas, tolerating low humidity. Gives a Shirly Temple tone to your ferns.

50005 ASYSTASIA GANGETICA VARIEGATA 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 creamy lime & milky green mottled leaf pairs.

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