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PETEH HEriDEPvSOri & CO., J*EW YOP^.— PliA^T t>EPflP > TJVrE?iT. 



Decorative Plants, Palms, Pandanas, Ete. 



KENTIA BELJIOKEANA. 



KBNTIA BELMOREANA. 



This is sometimes called the "Curly 

 Palm," and is recognized as among the best 

 for all purposes, being capable of standing 

 more ill usage perhaps than any other. 

 The leaves have a tendency to curl as the 

 plants grow older, hence its popular title of 

 "Curly Palm." Our plants are of stout, 

 stocky growth, and are sure to give satis- 

 faction. 



Price, specimen plants, 3 feet high, $5.00 

 each ; 2 feet high, 5 to 6 leaves, S3. 00 each ; 

 18 to 20 inches high, 5 to 6 leaves, S'2.00 each ; 

 15 to 18 inches high, 3 to 5 leaves, SI. 00 each ; 

 12 to 5 inches high, 3 to 5 leaves, 50c. each ; 

 small plants, 35c. each. 



COCOS WEDDELLIANA. 



This beautiful Palm is unquestionably the 

 most elegant and graceful in cultivation. It 

 is admirably adapted for the centres of jar- 

 dinieres and Fern dishes, as it retains its 

 freshness for a long time, while for dinner- 

 table decoration it is unexcelled, and should 

 be in every collection. Price, 24 to 28 inches 

 high, $2.00 each; 12 to 3 5 inches high, 75c. 

 each; young plants, 35c. each. 



DRACsENA INDIVISA. 



Of all the plants in use for centres of 

 vases, baskets, or for beds in the open 

 ground, nothing is so valuable as this. From 

 its graceful, drooping habit it is sometimes 

 called the " Fountain Plant." Price, 25c, 

 50c, 75c. and $1.00 each, according to size. 

 Dracaena Terminalis. A beautiful decora- 

 tive plant; gorgeous shades of crimson, 

 bronzy green and pink on the foliage. 

 Price, 30c. each. 

 Dracaena Fragrans. One of the finest of 

 our ornamental-leaved plants ; deep green, 

 broad, gracefully drooping leaves. Our 

 stock of this is grand and the price is low. 

 Price, plants 24 to 30 inches high, S2.00 

 each; 15 to 18 inches high, SI. 00 each; 10 

 to 12 inches high, 60c each. 



PH(ENIX RECLINATA. 



A fine, large-growing Palm of easy growth, 

 very sturdy and graceful. It will stand much 

 neglect without injury ; fine for vases. Price, 

 20 to 24 in. high, 7 to 9 leaves, $2.00 each. 



SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PALMS, 



all of which are fully described on this page. 



Young Palms are easily grown into splendid specimens, one year's growth increas- 

 ing their value fourfold, and frequently far more. As an inducement to our customers 

 to enter this pleasant and profitable field, we make the following low offer : 1 Areca, 

 30c. ; 1 Kentia, 35c. ; 1 Cocos, 35c. ; 1 Latania, 25c. ; 1 Seaforthia, 25c. ; 1 

 Grevillea (Silk Oak), 25c. ; 1 Dracaena Indivisa, 25c. Total value, $2.00. This 

 collection of five Palms, one Dracaena and one Grevillea we offer, free by mail, for 

 $1.00. If wanted by express, buyer to pay charges, we can send larger plants and 

 leave all the soil on the roots. Pamphlet containing cultural instructions sent with each 

 collection. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



(Norfolk Island Pine.) Deep green, 

 feathery foliage, arranged in whorls, rising 

 one above the other at regular distances ; 

 its symmetry of form, grace and beauty of 

 foliage are unequaled in the vegetable 

 kingdom. Price, 2>£ to 3 ft. high, S3. 00 

 each ; 15 to 18 in. high, S2.00 each. (See cut.) 



PANDANUS UTILIS. 



For majesty of form and gracefully ar- 

 ranged foliage this is without a peer. As an 

 ornament for the window its glossy dark 

 green serrated foliage renders it unusually 

 attractive, while as a vase plant or single 

 specimen in greenhouse or conservatory It 

 cannot be surpassed. 



Price, 1st size, 2 ft. high, $3.00 each ; 2d size, 

 15 in. high, $1.00 each ; 3d size, 10 to 12 in. 

 high, 50c each; small plants, 30c. each. 



SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS. 



Invaluable on account of its rapid growth 

 and gracefully arched foliage. 



Price, 20 to 24 in. high, $1.50; 15 to 18 in. 

 high, 50c. each ; young plants, 25c each. 



RUBBER PLANTS. 



We have a splendid stock of this useful and 

 ornamental plant, which will flourish under 

 the most adverse conditions. Price, 12 to 15 

 in. high, S1.00 each ; 18 to 20 in. high, $1.50 

 each ; fine plants, 3 ft. high, well colored, 

 $2.00 each. 



LATANIA BORBONICA. 



This is the typical Palm, and is more large- 

 ly used than any other. Its strong, healthy 

 habit commends it to all, and gives it a fit- 

 ness for window and room culture not pos- 

 sessed in the same degree perhaps by any 

 other. (See cut.) Price, 2}£ to 3 ft., 7 to 9 

 leaves, S5.00; second grade, slightly smaller, 

 $3.00 ; 20 to 24 in., 6 to 7 leaves, $2.00 ; 15 to 

 20 in., 4 to 5 leaves, SI. 00 ; 12 to 15 in., 3 to 4 

 leaves, 50c. ; young plants, 25c each. 



AKAUCABIA EXCELSA. 



ARECA LUTESCENS. 



This majestic Palm is without a peer 

 for strength and elegance combined. 

 Its dark glossy green leaves are grace- 

 fully curved on slender sterna and the 

 entire foliage is gracefully disposed. 

 The trunk and stems are a golden yel- 

 low, irregularly spotted with bronzy 

 green, giving it a peculiar charm. 



Price, specimen plants, 3 to 3}^ ft. 

 high, S5.00 each; 2 ft.. 9 to 12 leaves 

 $3.00 ; 18 to 24 in., 4 to 6 leaves, SI. 50 

 3 plants in a pot, 12 to 15 in., SI. 00 

 single plants, 12 to 15 in. high, 50c 

 small plants, 30c each. 



PANDANUS VEITCHII. 



This is a grand decorative plant. 

 Its beautiful form, with vivid green 

 and creamy white variegation, added 

 to its vigorous growth, makes it 

 indispensable in every collection. 

 Price, S2.00 and $3.00 each, according 

 to size. 



LATANIA BullBONICA. 



