DISRAELI
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Types P & Q, 4" x 12", - Large oak leaved variety. One of the best colored of this type. Deep green leaves suffused black. All ribs of leaf are margined red and yellow which predominates in tips of leaves. Vigorous grower.
REF: Paper prepared by Wm. A. Geiger in collaboration with Mr. Christian of the Christian Nursery, Mr. Van der Lean and Mr. George L. Peacock. p.10.
Oak leaf form with green and yellow leaves, becoming orange-red with age.
REF: Reasoner's Tropical Nurseries inc, croton listing. Group 1, Common Varieties, p.2.
