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half-shaded location, grows rapidly, and produces an abundant quantity of 
fine material for decoration. The leaves are shining green, and the clus- 
ters of small white flowers sweet-scented. It makes a beautiful pot-plant, 
and is very highly recommended by all who have anything to do with it. 
Plants 35 and 75 cts. each. 
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SOME NOVEL SOUVENIRS. 
Bark of the California Fan Palm. 
The bark of the Fan Palm is very handsome. It is a rich brown color, 
the surface smooth and shining as if varnished. Frequently there are 
lace-Jike pieces attached to the solid portions, caused by the stretching and 
pressure from the growth of the tree. The entire trunk of the Palm is 
sheathed with the bark, like scales overlapping. It is formed of the lower 
p -rtion of the stem of the leaves. As the lower leaves die, they are cut off 
close to the trunk, and from each leaf is left one of these sheaths or scales. 
They are very ornamental. and can be made up in various pretty ways for 
rustic work, and are artistic used as panels for painting. They vary in 
size from 13 to 2 feet long, and would be very interesting specimens to 
those who care for unique ornaments. 25 to 50 cts. each, postpaid ; $2.25 
and $3,75 per doz. 
Delightful Pot=Pourri. 
A blending of the odors of rose petals and fragrant flowers of Southern 
California with spices and sweet-scented leaves, a combination delicious 
and refreshing which keeps its strength for years. A little of it left in an 
open pot-pourri jar will fill a room with the most delightful fragrance. 
Everyone will like it. It is a charming present to send to a friend. 50 cts. 
per oz., postpaid. 
Sprays of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 
This beautiful Asparagus makes a charming decoration. Sprays pinned 
to the wall, or long strings twined around pictures, keep their beauty for 
months. For a Christmas or birthday souvenir it makes a dainty and 
appropriate offering. I send sprays and strings of this beautiful plant, 
postpaid, as follows: Strings, 6 to 8 feet long, 75 cts.; 3 to 5 feet long, 50 
cts.; 15 to 18 inches (sprays), 75 cts. per doz.; sprays, 8 to 12 inches, 50 
cts. per doz ; 6 to 7 inches long, 25 cts. per doz.; sprays, 3 to 4 inches long, 
for boutonnieres, $1.00 per 100. Where these are wanted in quantity, a 
reduction is made. | 
Chenille Grass. 
A charming grass, with stems 15 to 18 inches long, with heads like a 
d-inch-long beautiful, velvety chenille-like tassel. It is soft, grayish-brown, 
