Palms 



Propagate by seeds sown, in early Spring, one inch deep in 

 a hotbed or warm greenhouse; give pot room as required. 



LIVISTONIA. 



A genus of palms comprising several species all bearing hand- 

 some fan-shaped leaves. 



Livistonia austral is is hardy as far north as San Francisco. 

 Livistonia Chinensis, not being so hardy, should not be planted 

 out of doors north of Santa Barbara unless well-sheltered and 

 partially shaded. 



Propagate by seeds sown in heat one inch deep, in early 

 Spring. When the seedlings are about four inches high, plant 

 them in light rich soil in three-inch pots. Transplant them into 

 larger pots as the young plants require the space. 



Phoenix Canariensis. 



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