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TopTropicals Newsletter / 4 Apr 2021
Happy Easter! Why Pussy Willows? Perfumed Aglaia. New arrivals of Mango and Avocado, limited supply.

Happy Easter!

"...Cats seem to go on a principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want..."
- Joseph Wood Krutch -

Holiday Holy Goodness:
Mango, Avocado and more exotic fruit...

World Wide Plant Shortage?
Top Tropicals still has them all!

The World has changed during the past year... Many industries are suffering from shortage of supply, and plant growing is not an exception. Every gardener has noticed that most garden centers don't offer as much selection any more... But no worries! Here at Top Tropicals we are working diligently to grow and to find rare plants for you. Our stock hasn't changed. We are still here for you - to fulfill all your plant needs. Always.

New arrivals of Mango and Avocado

Many favorite varieties of Mango, Avocado are back in stock! As well as other fruit plants that everybody has been waiting for: Cashew, Annonas, Pineapples, Guavas, Pomegranates and more. Hurry up, supply is limited more than usual, and demand is high. Get varieties that you always wanted - before they are gone. They are selling fast! Check out our new arrivals and the most recent additions at the end of this email.

NOTE: The new young trees we finally have in stock can be still small (some are 1.5-2-3 ft tall, all grown in 3 gal pots) as shown on these photos, but they are growing fast. If size matters to you, contact us before ordering to verify the size, or wait until they grow bigger... if we still have them.

Last day of Easter Deals:

$5 OFF every item!
Use code EASTER2021

Min. order $100, excluding S&H. Exp. 4/4/21.

10% OFF all Loquats!

Easter week only, while supply lasts! Exp. 4/4/21.

$10 off Joy Perfume Tree

Easter week only! Instant $10 off: Magnolia(Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree. The flowers from this tree are used to make the world's most expensive perfume Joy.
While supply lasts! Exp. 4/4/21.

Aglaia odorata:
A present from the Greek Goddess

by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats

...The plant's genus name comes from Greek mythology. Aglaia was the name of one of the three Graces. Aglaia is the Greek goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence, and adornment...
...Aglaia odorata produces highly perfumed, tiny yellow flowers almost year round - each about the size and shape of a grain of rice. They grow in panicles about 2-4" long and are shaped like tiny balls but do not open when the flowers bloom. The scent exuded by Chinese Perfume Tree flowers is sweet and lemony, with spicy undertones... Aglaia is a must have for every fragrant plant lover!

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How the Willows Came to be Called Pussy Willows?

Pussy Willows are the Symbol of Spring and Easter. But why are they called Pussy Willows?
According to an old Polish legend, many springtimes ago a mother cat was crying at the bank of the river in which her kittens were drowning. The willows at the river's edge longed to help her, so they swept their long graceful branches into the waters to rescue the tiny kittens who had fallen into the river while chasing butterflies. The kittens gripped on tightly to their branches and were safely brought to shore. Each springtime since, goes the legend, the willow branches sprout tiny fur-like buds at their tips where the tiny kittens once clung!
Ever since then, in Spring, the willow gentle velvet buds feel to the fingers like the silky coat of a small cat. These buds are known today as catkins and remarkably, in every country, these soft willow trees are named after cats. Read more about the legend.