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and corners. The word exist is used advisedly, as even they 

 will not live in such positions, but they take some time to die. 



PALMS 



Kentia Belmoreana is one of the most graceful and reliable 

 Palms for indoor decoration. They will last for 

 years if they are given an occasional month's rest 

 in the conservatory. 



Kentia Fosteriana. A hardy brother of the above ; not quite 

 so graceful but, inhabiting as it does the higher 

 mountain ranges, it is somewhat more long-suffering 

 even than Belmoreana. 



Phoenixes. All these are very hardy, but the commoner ones, 

 such as reclinata and dactylifera, are more fit for use 

 on balconies or terraces than in drawing-rooms. 

 Phoenix Rupicola and Rubellini will, however, be 

 found the most charming of all Palms for indoor 

 use, and they are both almost everlasting if carefully 

 looked after. 



Cocos Jlexuosa. Often called the Bamboo Palm, is most useful 

 for corners where it is impossible to use a spreading 

 Palm, but unfortunately it is not very hardy. 



Latania Borbonica (or Fan Palm). This is a very handsome 

 Palm, but it must stand in a nice light position or 

 the leaves will soon go yellow. 



Areca lutescens. A most graceful Palm with a poor constitu- 

 tion. It should only be used indoors every alter- 

 nate month. A perfect glutton for water. 



Cocos Weddeliana. A queen of Palms in a small state. Will 

 last many months with proper attention. 



Geonoma elegans. Somewhat similar to the above ; if any- 

 thing a little more hardy. 



