PALMS. 



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formation of such collections has taken up much time and 

 pains. It should be observed that while a new Verbena or 

 Pelargonium may be fashionable for a season, or attractive 



Fig. 132. 



Seaforthia elegans. 



for a few months, they are soon lost sight of or perish ; 

 whereas Palms, under ordinary treatment, go on prospering 

 from year to year, and increasing in value. Some kinds 



