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in fibry peat and loam in equal parts, and <a little sand and 

 charcoal. They require a plentiful supply of water during 

 the growing season, and a fair allowance at all other times, 

 and are much benefited by a little clear liquid manure. 



PTYCH08PEKMA. 

 This is a handsome genus, with slender, smooth stems and 

 gi-acefuUy arching pinnate leaves, which have a very pretty 

 effect. The young leaves assume a reddish tinge of colour 

 before they are fully expanded, after which they turn dark- 

 green. This peculiarity of the species is very striking and 

 beautiful. The best are P. Alexandne and P. rupieola. They 

 delight in a compost of two-thirds loam and one of peat and 

 sharp sand, with a high temperature and abundance of mois- 

 ture while they are growing. 



EAPHIS. 

 A genus of fan-leaved palms which are very suitable for 

 exhibition specimens. The best species are R. flabelliformis, 

 with its variegated form, and R. humilis. They thrive well 

 in fibry peat and loam in equal parts, with a little sharp sand 

 added. They should receive liquid manure while growing, 

 which assists in developing the foliage and bringing out the 

 colour to perfection. 



SEAFOETHIA. 

 The two species of this genus in cultivation, S. elegans and 

 S. rolmsta, are both elegant and useful palms. They are 

 comparatively hardy, and make good exhibition specimens. 

 Strong loam, leaf-mould, and sand make a good compost for 

 them, and they thrive well under the usual treatment. 



STEVEXSONIA. 

 This genus is composed of only one species, S. grandijiora, 

 one of the noblest of all the palms in cultivation. It is a 

 grand foliage plant, and forms a fine exhibition specimen. 

 A native of the Seychelles, it requires treatment similar to 

 what is recommended for Phoenicophorium. 



