PHILADELPHIA

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Codiaeum variegatum Philadelphia

Type Q, 2-1/2" x 7", - Generally one side lobe is pointed and the other rounded. Ground color is bright green. Generally the midrib is irregularly margined yellow and leaf dotted and splashed yellow. A very effective oak leaf. Never shows red traits.

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.13.

Rather small, brilliant yellow leaves of oak leaf type.

REF: Reasoner's Tropical Nurseries inc, croton listing. Group 1, Common Varieties, p.2.