PALMS 



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is at work on the plant. Apply Copperdine as a 

 remedy. It is a good plan to use this preparation about 

 once a month, as a preventive of disease. No harm 

 will be done to the plant if there is no real need for 



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FIG 31 — ARECA LUTESCENS 



it. If there is a need, its application will be found 

 extremely beneficial. 



Herewith I gfive a list of the Palms best adapted 

 to g'eneral cultivation, with a brief description of the 

 leadinsf kinds : 



Latania Borbonica (The "Fan Palm") (Fig 30) 

 ~ This is a very attractive plant when well grown. Its 



