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larq^c leaves have a spread of several feet, as the plant 

 attains ao^e Of spreadinsj rather than uprig;ht habit. 

 It will be found most effective if safivcn a pedestal to 

 stand on. A fine sijccinien is one of the most orna- 

 mental features of the most eles^ant hall. It imparts 

 an air of refinement and beauty to the place which the 

 most costly and elaborate furniture cannot give. Of 



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extremely easy culture. .\ rapid grower. Ornamental 

 when small, and increasins.:: in beauty with age. 



Areca lulcscciis (Viix 31) — A very beautiful 

 Palm, with jjracefully archinfj fnliape. of a rich green. 

 This species is a general favorite. Its habit of growth 

 is all that could be desired. Whoever owns a fine spec- 

 imen has something he may well be proud of. In buy- 



