Archive image from page 81 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue and. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue and manual / Royal Palm Nurseries . descriptiveillus1893roya Year: 1892 76 Reasoner Bros., Oneco, Florida. HAMELIA patens. Westlndies; South Florida, along the coast. We have faith that this beautiful and almost unknown plant will become a favorite in greenhouse culture, where it deserves a prominent place. The leaves have a purplish hue at some seasons of the year, and the flowers are of a bright orange-red color. In Floridaitmust surely become a favorite for open air planting, as i
Archive image from page 81 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue and. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue and manual / Royal Palm Nurseries . descriptiveillus1893roya Year: 1892 76 Reasoner Bros., Oneco, Florida. HAMELIA patens. Westlndies; South Florida, along the coast. We have faith that this beautiful and almost unknown plant will become a favorite in greenhouse culture, where it deserves a prominent place. The leaves have a purplish hue at some seasons of the year, and the flowers are of a bright orange-red color. In Floridaitmust surely become a favorite for open air planting, as it is here rarely killed down by frost, and when it is, sprouts up readily from the root, and blooms the following summer. It is in bloom for many months during the sum- mer, and we have no doubt could be forced at any season of the year. With age, the Hamelia becomes a woody shrub 5 to 12 feet in height. 25 cts. each, $ per doz. HEDYCHIUM coronarium, Ginger Lily, But- terfly Lily. This magnificent plant flour- ishes best on low, moist land, in half-shade, where it will form a dense clump three to four feet high. In August and September a mass of fragrant, pure white flowers, looking almost like large white butterflies, borne in large clusters, terminal on every stalk. A splendid and desirable plant. If kept in a greenhouse in a growing state it will bloom continuously. 25 cents each, $ per dozen. H. Gardneriaunm. Garland Flower o f India. Flowers light yellow. 75 cents. HEDERA helix. The true English or Kenil- WORTH Ivy. A valuable and well-known ever- green climber, hardy as far north as Philadel- phia. In Florida prefers the north side of a house or wall. 20 cents each. HELICONIA. Wild Plantain; 'Balisier.' These magnificent plants are natives of Tropi- cal America, where they rival even the Bananas in beauty and magnificence of foli- age. The plantain-like leaves are followed by great scarlet and black blossom-sheaths of the richest tints and colors. The Heliconias a
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