Palms 205 



Phoenix, Lantana, Kentia, Rhapis, and Corypha, 

 which can be used in groups on piazzas, for the 

 centre of vases, and even for tropical effects on 

 the lawn, or in beds of foliage plants. 



The Phoenix are well adapted for very sunny 

 locations, while the Kentias and Lantanas keep 

 a darker green in partial shade. 



Cultural requirements of Palms, in order to 

 keep them in good condition, do not call for any 

 unusual skill. All varieties want an abundant 

 supply of water in the warm growing season, 

 and the soil should not at any time approach 

 dryness or the leaves will show the effects of it, 

 becoming brown at the ends. 



Good drainage is also a prime necessity; for 

 this purpose pieces of broken pots, coarse coal 

 ashes, and charcoal are all useful. Whatever 

 drainage is used, it should be covered with a 

 layer of sphagnum or wood moss before any of 

 the coarse compost is placed in the pots or tubs. 



Good fibrous loam cut from an upland pasture, 

 and stacked for a year, is suitable for the culture 

 of all Palms if to it is added a good proportion 

 of sharp sand and broken charcoal. A little leaf 

 mould may be used advantageously for young 

 Palms, but the older Palms prefer a stronger 

 and heavier soil. 



When the plants are in large boxes, tubs, or 



