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Mollissima. A strong growing variety with pretty light pink flowers, fol- 

 lowed by large yellow edible seed pods. Each 15c to 25c. 



Von Volexmi. This lovely taseonia is not new, but is always very rare. It 

 has handsome foliage, and bears deep crimson flowers, 6 inches across; they hang- 

 on thread-like stems, 8 to 10 inches in length, which makes them exceedingly 

 graceful and attractive. Each 35c to 50c. 



PALMS, DRACAENAS, ETC. 



BRAHEA Edulis. A variety of fan-palm from Guadalupe island. Large 

 plants, each $2.00 to $5.00; small, each 35c. 



Filamentosa. The hardy California fan-palm, a most vigorous- growing- 

 plant; foliage very regular, of a bright green, deeply and regularly pinnated, the 

 margins of each being covered with hair-like, long filaments, giving them a 

 remarkable appearance, different from other fan-palms. They are beautiful 

 decorative plants, in all respects, for either in- or outdoor use. Small, each 25c; 

 1 to l x 2 feet high, each 50c; 2 to 2 X 2 feet, each $1.00; extra large plants, 

 each $2.00 to $3.00. 



CORYPHA Australis, Eivistona. Foliage dark green, very symetri- 

 cally and regularly slit, the segments partly doubled from the base of the petioles 

 or leaf- stalk, which is thickly armed with crooked spines. Strong plants, each 

 75c to $1.50. 



CHAMAEEOPS Humilis. A fan-palm with dwarf habit. A splendid 

 specimen for the lawn. Each 75c to $1.50. 



PHOENIX Canariensis. The handsomest and hardiest of the date palm 

 family. Being a rapid grower, it soon develops into beautiful specimens, with 

 pinnate, dark green leaves from 6 to 12 feet long, the divisions linear, lance - 

 shape, very much pointed. Each 50c to $1.50. 



SEAFOETHIA Elegans. Leaves dark green, pinnate, lanceolate and 

 narrowly bifid at the apex; leaf-stems rather stout at their bases; the whole 

 plant perfectly smooth, on a cylindrical, smooth, whitish-green stem A most 

 elegant species, Each $1.50 to $3.00; small plants, each 25c to 50c. 



AEALIA Papyrifera. "Chinese Rice Paper Plant." A stately, decora- 

 tive plant, with large, ricinus-like foliage. The young growth is silvery, the old 

 a dark green; very tropical. Each 25c to 50c. 



DRACAENA Indivisa. A fine plant for outdoor planting in California, 

 and much in use for lawns, avenues and parks. The plants are fine for 

 window decoration. Each 25c, 75c and $1.50. 



Australis. Like the above, except the leaves are much broader. Both var- 

 ieties are exceptionally fine for vases, and for home or hall decoration. Small 

 plants, each 25c; large, 50c, 75c and $1.50. 



EOQUAT, oi* Japanese Plum. A most beautiful ornamental tree that 

 bears delicious fruit. It makes a beautiful house plant. The foliage is very 

 handsome; the young leaves are a silvery, light green, the old foliage dark green. 

 Each 25c, 50c and 75c. 



PEPPER Tree. Each 15c to 35c; dozen $3.00. 



MUSA Ensete. The noblest of all foliage plants is this great Abysinian 

 banana. The leaves are magnificent, broad, long, and very massive ; a beautiful 

 green, with a broad, crimson midrib. Each 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00. and $1.50. 



