WHITE VEITCHII

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Codiaeum variegatum White Veitchii

The synonym for this croton's name is Albicans.

A sport from Veitchii with white or light cream variegations.

REF: Reasoner's Tropical Nurseries inc, croton listing. Group II, Better Standard Varieties, p.3.

Type G, 2-1/2" x 12", - Leaf broad at base gradually tapering to point at tip. A sort of Veitchii. Ground color is light green, midrib and veins outlined white or cream with margin heavily splashed white or cream. One of the best of "White" varieties.


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. Page 8