Palms 203 



On private estates also the Palm house has 

 grown to be almost a necessity. It is generally 

 the most impressive glass structure in the range 

 and is full of interest the year through. 



Palms are nearly all of comparatively easy 

 culture; arranged tastefully in a special house 

 they always receive the attention of visitors, and 

 are unequalled for house decorative effects at all 

 seasons, many also being valuable on piazzas 

 and lawns for tropical summer effects. 



While it is possible to grow Palms in an ordi- 

 nary greenhouse with a miscellaneous lot of 

 plants, to do them justice they should be allotted 

 a special house, the size and character of which 

 must depend on circumstances. 



For many, a simple span-roofed division, 

 preferably with curved glass, will answer ad- 

 mirably. If something more imposing is de- 

 sired, a house of any desired length, width, and 

 height can be arranged for, and a central dome 

 will add to its appearance. 



It is surprising that more Palm houses are not 

 built near the dwelling house so that they can 

 be reached by a glass corridor, and utilized for 

 pleasant promenades or similar purposes when 

 occasion requires. It is a simple matter to 

 wire the house or houses for electric light. The 

 floors can be constructed of fancy tiling if de- 



