Palms 



Propagate by sowing the seeds one inch deep, in early Spring, 

 in a warm greenhouse ; pot them when four inches high, and give 

 them more room both at top and root as required. 



SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS. 



The Seaforthia is one of the most elegant and free-growing 

 of the palm family. From Santa Barbara south it is perfectly 

 hardy, ripening its seeds in the open air. 



Propagate by seeds sown one-half inch deep in Spring, the 

 seeds starting freely and growing rapidly in a warm greenhouse 

 or hotbed; transplant them into three-inch pots when they are 

 from four to six inches high and give them more pot room as 

 required. 



WASHINGTONIA. 



The well-known California Fan Palm is without doubt the 

 stateliest of all our palms whether native or introduced. It 

 delights in a good soil, deep and well drained, and a plentiful 

 supply of water at the root during the growing season. 



Washingtonia filifera is not recommended for cold exposed 

 situations in San Francisco, the Summer being too cold for its 

 making vigorous growth, but south of San Francisco and in the 

 interior counties as far north as Butte county it is perfectly 

 at home and grows vigorously. Washingtonia Sonorea is much 

 more hardy, growing well even in San Francisco. 



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

 under glass and kept in pots until one year old; they may then 

 be planted in the nursery and left there until large enough to be 

 planted in their permanent quarters. 



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