PALMS 109 
is a tall growing and stately variety, which does well 
in the house. 
Caryota urens is commonly known as the Fish- 
tail palm, and on account of that distinguishing 
characteristic deserves a place in any good collec- 
tion. It is a large growing sort and will utilize 
more root room than most of the others. It is not 
so strong as most of the others described, but will 
succeed well if precautions are taken not to let it 
get chilled in cold weather. 
