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We can all do something to improve our immediate
environment in terms of beauty and health. Many
recognized concerns have been expressing the fact
that growing plants in your home or office really does
contribute to improve air quality and reduce indoor
air pollution.
Here is the chance to conveniently acquire EXOTIC
TROPICAL PLANT SEEDS of your choice for your own
gardening use or for gifts to friends or relatives.
* The seed packets add a surprise of joy when inserted
in your GREETING CARDS to your recipients.
- * * * EXOTIC TROPICAL SEEDS VARIETY LIST * * * * * * * * * * *
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These are really inexpensive prices. $1.35 per packet
10 or more $1.25 each
ORDER FORM BELOW
______ 1. PINK POLKA DOT PLANT (hypoestes sanguinolenta) bright
green leaves splashed with pink "polka dots". flowers
purple. approx. 15 seeds.
______ 2. CHAIN OF LOVE VINE (antiqnon leptopus) excellent for
hanging baskets. flowers bright rose pink. soak seeds
12 hrs. before planting. approx. 4 seeds.
______ 3. PHILIPPINE MONKEY BANANA (musa acuminata) an upright
banana harvested in the Philippines. Performs well in
and out of doors. flowers white. approx. 3 seeds.
______ 4. SENSITIVE PLANT (mimosa pudica) graceful green leaflets
fold shut upon being touched. very interesting novelty.
approx. 15 seeds.
______ 5. BIRD OF PARADISE (strelitzia regina) blue-green banana-
like leaves. flowers large, blue and orange; suggesting
brilliant birds in flight. approx. 4 seeds.
______ 6. RICE PAPER ARALIA (aralia sieboldii) bold; shiny leathery
leaves up to 16 inches across with deeply cut lobes.
flowers white. approx. 15 seeds.
______ 7. ADAMS NEEDLE (yucca filamentosa) imported from Israel. has
stiff rosette of green to creamy-yellow dagger-like
leaves. flowers white. freeze seeds 48 hrs. then plant.
______ 8. HAWAIIAN RED Ti (cordyline terminalis) sacred to the
Hawaiians. Develops beautiful red leaves. sugar candy and
brandy are made from the older roots. approx. 10 seeds.
______ 9. STRAWBERRY GUAVA (psidium cattleyanum) dwarf shrub with
dark green, shiny, thick leaves and edible purplish red to
yellow 1-inch fruit. approx. 6 seeds.
______10. DWARF ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANTE (punica granatum nanum) dainty
green leaves on compact bushy plant. flowers scarlet-red.
______11. AQUATIC UMBRELLA PLANT (cyperus alternifolius) ribbed stalks
bearing a large crown of grass-like leaves. grows best when
pot is submerged in a tray of water. will grow underwater
also. flowers white. approx. 20 seeds.
______12. SACRED BAMBOO (nandina domestica) imported from China,
produces whispy rich dark green to reddish leaves. the plant
is sacred to the Chinese. chopsticks are made from the wood.
approx. 4 seeds.
______13. JERUSALEM CHERRY (solanum pseudocapsicum) an attractive
robust shrubby plant from the East Indies. has shiny deep
green wavy leaves and star-like white flowers. has orange
red fruits. approx. 20 seeds.
______14. BENGAL DATE PALM (phoenix paludosa) a rare semi-dwarf palm
imported from S.E. Asia. produces elegant clumps, with dark green softiable leaves. approx. 2 seeds.
______15. FAIRY ROSE (baby roses)(polyantha-mixed) beautiful ever
blooming single and fully double tiny roses. flowers white,
pink, and rose. in bloom 3-4 months from sowing.(approx. 6)
______16. ANTI CANCER VINE (ipomoed hederacea) imported from India.
grows at the 6000 ft. elevation in the Himalayas. suited to
hanging baskets. flowers red to blue. Indians use it in
Ayurvedic medicine. approx. 5 seeds.
______17. SOUTH SEA HOLLY (ardisia littoralis) new and rare.
remarkable house plant with dark green leaves. white flowers
and vividly pin shoots. approx. 4 seeds.
______18. PASSION FLOWER (passiflora coerula) an exquisite blue
flowering vine. excellent for hanging baskets. flowers 2-3
inches across. slightly fragrant. approx. 10 seeds.
______19. CHINESE SERPENT VINE (psychotria serpens) a most fascinating
candidate for hanging baskets. in China this vine climbs
over rocks and tree trunks. produces white berries.
approx. 10.
______20. PINK ORCHID TREE (bauhinia monandia) beautiful small
tropical tree with dainty pink orchid-like flowers and
butterfly shaped leaves. can be used in dish gardens.
approx. 3 seeds.
______21. ORANGE JESSAMINE (murraya piniculata) unusual tropical shrub
with dense rich-looking shiny green foliage. has fragrant
white flowers. it fits nicely in a terrarium. approx. 10 sds
______22. LIPSTICK PLANT (bixa orellana) an ornamental small
subtropical evergreen shrub. grows easily. produces decorativeds used in dry arrangements.
flowers are red and tubular. approx. 10 seeds.
______23. CHINESE FLY CATCHING VINE (aristilochia deblis) this
carnivorous plant is excellent for hanging baskets. the long
peculiar looking flowers are insectiverous. approx. 4 seeds.
______24. DRAGON TREE (dracolena draco) excellent house plant. the
stiff upright leaves deepen in color from pale yellow when
young to rich green when mature. approx. 4 seeds.
______25. NEW ZEALAND CORK (entelea arborescens) handsome small
evergreen. a unique novelty. has large heart shaped soft
leaves, to 10 inches long. wood is lighter than cork. 10 sds
______26. TIGERS CLAW (erythrina variegata orientaiis) very decorative
varigated house plant. produces red flowers clusters up to
one foot long. the dark red seeds are used in Hawaiian
jewelry. approx. 2 seeds.
______27. INDIAN RUBBER TREE (ficus elastica) a very durable specimen
plant with green leathery leaves. commercial rubber is
sometimes processed from the milky latex. the very young
leaf tips are eaten in Java. approx. 10 seeds.
______28. HAWAIIAN CORSAGE GARDENIA (gardenia jasminiobes) has thick,
shiny waxy leaves and 9" wide deep velvet white flowers.
corsages and perfumes are made from the flowers. a must for
every home. approx. 5 seeds.
______29. CHINESE DWARF GINGER (alphinia speciosum taiwaniana) a
majestic plant which forms clumps of arching leathery green
leaves. it bears striking ginger bell scented bell shaped
pink white flowers. from China. approx. 5 seeds.
______30. AUSTRLALIAN FIG (ficus macrophylla) excellent specimen plant
has glossy green large leathery leaves, 10 inches long by 4
inches wide with pronounced ivory veins. imported from
Austrialia. approx. 15 seeds.
______31. CIGAR PLANT (cuphea platycentra) this short compact plant
bears countless russet orange tubular flowers up to 1 inch
in length. fast grower. pinch back to keep bushy. approx.7
______32. TIDDLY WINKS or PERSIAN VELVET (exacum affine) extremely
heavy bloomer. star shaped blue flowers with yellow centers
are born on dwarf plants about 6" tall. approx. 20 seeds.
______33. ASPARAGUS FERN (asparagus sprengeri) very popular. often
used in hanging baskets. has deeply arching 2 feet long
stems that are covered with loose billows of bright green
flat needles. white flowers. approx. 10 seeds.
______34. GREEN EBONY TREE (jacaranda mimosifolia) an ideal upright
grower with green ferny leaves. an ideal houseplant, grows
for everyone. resembles a pine tree. approx. 10 seeds.
______35. AFRICAN VIOLET (saintpaulia assorted) flowers having
beautiful shades of blue, lilac, pink, and white. plant
grows a rosette of green furry leaves. approx. 6 seeds.
______36. FLOWERING MAPLE (abutilon hybridum masimum mixed) a compact
tropical shrub with orange-yellow flowers, ornamental fruit
capsules and hairy maple like leaves. prefers dry
environments. approx. 10 seeds.
______37. NEW GUINEA WINGED BEAN (phosphocarpus tetraganalobus)
an exciting high protein bean from New Guinea and S.E.Asia.
almost unknown in the U.S.. A twining vine. the immature
pods are cooked like green beans and can be picked 3 months
after sowing. the plant bears for 2 to 3 years. young leaves
and shoots are eaten as a leafy vegetable. the young
tuberous roots may be eaten like potatoes. 5 seeds.
______38. SWEET PRAYER PLANT (thaumatococcus daniellii) excellent
house plant. tolerates deep shade. has 1-1/2 foot long dark
green oval leaves. reddish fruits develop from light purple
flowers which grow on short 6 inch basal spikes. flesh of
the fruit is 2000 times sweeter than sugar. soak seeds in
water for 3 days before planting. 2 seeds.
______39. CHINESE JELLO VINE (ficus awkeatsang) a striking dark green
thick-leaved vine. the famous Chinese "AE VU" jello and
lemonade drink are made from the ripe fruits. excellent for
hanging baskets. seed need light for germination. 4 seeds.
______40. MATE' TEA (ilex paraguariensis) leaves of this plant are the
source of the very popular South American beverage "Mate".
excellent house plant. produces handsome leathery leaves
with green flowers and red fruit. 4 seeds.
______41. DWARF EGG TREE (solanum melongena) a novel pot plant. bears
edible (if cooked) white egg shaped fruit 1 & 1/2 to 2
months after planting and are mature at 3 to 4 months. 4 sds
______42. TREE TOMATO or TAMARILLO (CYPHOMANDRA BETACEAE) a miniature
tropical bush which produces edible tomato like fruits.
quick grower. withstands light frosts. from Peru. 5 seeds.
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ORDER FORM Kindly enter number of packets wanted for each seed
number below or send list from above.
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42._____ Total number of packets ordered________($1.35 ea./10+ 1.25ea
Please send the seeds marked. Total cost $_________ plus .50 cents for
shipping/handling, making a total of $ _________
ALL ORDERS ARE SENT FIRST CLASS MAIL. PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR DELIVERY
Make checks or money orders payable to : Steven DeLeno
__ cash Send order to : 81 Pondfield Rd.
__ check suite 170
__ money order Bronxville, N.Y. 10708
Growing instructions are enclosed in each packet
This file is valid till 12/25/92
Your Name ______________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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