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  1. donroberth

    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF GOLD DUST

    Foto 11: COLLAGE - ACUBAEFOLIUM …for the longest time I thought this cultivar was GOLD DUST until Marie Nock identified it correctly for me, “the leaf is much larger and has a ruddy colored underside”, she said…thanks Marie. P.S.“don’t forget to also look for the purplish-red petiole”...
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    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF GOLD DUST

    AUREO MACULATUM: aka GOLD DUST - Category Small Leaf “Frequently sports 'Punctatum'. Grows well in shade.”REF: Brown, B. Frank 1995 Crotons of the World p.2 & 50. “Small myrtle shaped, green leaves, spotted yellow.”REF: Reasoner's Tropical Nurseries inc, croton listing. Group I, Common...
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    Crotons in the Landscape - Let us see Yours

    I'm a terrible "Croton Identifyer" but this one I'm familiar with. My name: Robert is fine...my close Costa Rican friends sometimes call me Robertico :moonwalker: .
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    Crotons in the Landscape - Let us see Yours

    Mine gets early morning sun only...she seems to be happy!
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    Crotons in the Landscape - Let us see Yours

    Hi "Pix"...re: your post #21, it sure looks like what I have in my garden as RELIANCE :) .
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    From my garden

    Your Croton garden has really come along...very, very nice!!! P.S... the Fishbone is a real looker. :GardenLove
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    Happy Birthday, Ray

    Allow me to chime in also...Happy Birthday Ray !
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    More 4th of July Sparkle

    Moose, a very colorful pictorial. I especially enjoyed the brief but important description and notes re: sun exposure of the individual Crotons with their names attached where possible…thanks for posting.
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    New Moose additions

    Moose...nice additions to your garden. I especially liked the last foto of FISHBONE. :FastGrow (4 years later)
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    Some Quick Pics

    Super great collection of Crotons...many thanks for posting, beautiful !!! :FastGrow
  11. donroberth

    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF EDWIN T. MEREDITH

    For Scott and Moose…thank you for sharing your “wandering” photos of Codiaeum Edwin T. Meredith. Scott…that’s quite a looker you have in your garden. Thanks guys, your photographs serve to enhance the above pictorial and give the “struggling newbie” a better look at the nuances a Croton can...
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    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF EDWIN T. MEREDITH

    For Mike, Moose and Ann: Thank you for your kind words…it always feels good when someone enjoys one’s work and takes the time to acknowledge it. :)
  13. donroberth

    One year of fertilizer, rain and sunshine

    Bullwinkle...you've done a beautiful job with your gardens. :Weeding1.gif I especially enjoyed the before and after pix. :)
  14. donroberth

    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF EDWIN T. MEREDITH

    Photo 11 “Panoramic View “: An attractive full flush showing off its long, narrow, mustard colored yellow leaves and ever present red petioles. Photos 12 thru 18: Let’s finish this pictorial with 7 full, horizontal view photographs of how some Costa Ricans use the Edwin T. Meredith Croton in...
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    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF EDWIN T. MEREDITH

    Photos 06: Medium Close-up Photos 07 thru 10: Full views
  16. donroberth

    COSTA RICA CROTON WANDERINGS-THE MANY FACES OF EDWIN T. MEREDITH

    EDWIN T. MEREDITHCategory: NARROW LEAF Bush type croton that does not get leggy. Named after E.T.Meredith the founder of the magazine that later became Better Homes and Gardens. Type B, 1-1/2" x 12", - Long narrow leaves, veins and midrib long outlined brilliant yellow and leaf more or less...
  17. donroberth

    It Sat for a Long Time

    Very nice cultivar Moose...thanks for posting. :)
  18. donroberth

    Society Calendars

    WOW…ENCORE, ENCORE !!! :happy-dance:
  19. donroberth

    Geisha Girl

    Thanks Jerry...that answers my question. I work from a desk top.
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    Geisha Girl

    Very nice Jerry...very nice :FastGrow! QUESTION RE: PHOTO FORMAT...how are you getting the horizontal (landscape) shape on the pix on this page (post #1) :confused::confused::confused: ?
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