Bob Hobden wrote:
"Bob Williams" wrote ...
This plant is in my neighbor's garden.
I really like it and want to buy one.
He hasn't a clue what it's called and neither do I.
I suspect it is some type of Agave plant but I need a name so I can tell
the nurseryman exactly what I want.
I live in San Diego, CA.

Looks like a young Australian Grass Tree to me.
http://www.grasstree.com/
shows some older ones but there have been a few photos posted on here too.

That was some really fascinating info on Australian Grass Trees.
They are incredibly long lived (600 years).....
and slow growing (1 meter/100 years)....WOW.
They look a lot like the Mexican Grass Tree suggested by Wendy, but the
article says the Australian Grass Tree, grows ONLY in Australia.