THE CARE OF PALMS 



teriana and Belmoreana, give the best satisfac- 

 tion because of their sturdy, vigorous habit and 

 the ease with which they adapt themselves to 

 living-room conditions. They are of stately, 

 upright growth, with long, frond-like leaves 

 which arch gracefully. Phoenix reclinata is of 

 more spreading habit and is perhaps the most 

 rapid grower and the hardiest of all varieties 

 desirable for house-use. Latonia Borbonica 

 the Fan Palm has large, almost circular, 

 leaves and does not grow to any great height. 

 Areca lutescens is of more delicate character 

 than either of the Kentias, but resembles them 

 closely in other respects. If those who have an 

 ambition to grow the Palm, and grow it well, 

 would confine their selection to these five varie- 

 ties, success would more frequently crown their 

 efforts. When they have learned how to grow 

 these, they may safely undertake the cultiva- 

 tion of more exacting varieties. If properly 

 cared for, a Palm ought to increase in beauty 

 for years, or, in fact, until it becomes too large 

 for living-room use. It will do this if given 

 proper treatment. 



In case worms are found in the soil I would 

 advise the immediate application of lime-water. 

 Prepare this by putting a piece of perfectly 



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