NEW FLORAL GUIDE, AUTUMN, 1914 



5 GRACEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL PALMS 



The Kentia Palm 



{Kentia Belmoreana) . One of the 

 hardiest and easiest to grow. It 



is of slow growth, but is not affected by the dust and 

 dry air of the house. Fine, thrifty plants, 6 to 8 inches 

 high, 25 cts. each; larger size, 35 cts., postpaid; extra 



size, 50 cts., by express. 



The Fan Palm iLatania Borhonica). Has attractive, 



fan-shaped leaves of rich shining dark 



green, and beautifully fringed. Greatly in demand. Fine 

 plants, 6 to 10 inches high, 25 cts. each; 10 to 15 inches, 

 35 cts. postpaid; 15 to 18 inches, 50 cts., by express. (See 

 illustration below.) 



Ostrich-Feather Palm (^^^^'^ lutescens). Foliage is 



rich glossy green, with bright 



yellow stems; it grows tall and slender, and is full of 

 grace and beauty, becoming more beautiful and impres- 

 sive as it grows older and larger. 6 to 8 inches high, 25 cts. 

 each; 10 to 12 inches, 35 cts., postpaid; larger plants, 

 50 cts., by express. 



^^nrrrff V 9^ ^ each, Kentia, Fan and Ostrich Feather 

 ' VilUiV^ AO Palms, the 3 for 65 cts., postpaid. Larger 

 size, 3 for $1.35, by express. 



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Phoenix Roebelini Palm. (New.) in some ways the 



■ most satisfactory of all deco- 

 rative plants for house and conservatory culture, . Its grace- 

 fully recurving leaves, with very narrow, dark green pinnae, give 

 it a charming airiness. In large size only, $1 each, by express. 



C0CO8 Weddelliana Palm. Jhis Palm has graceful, arch- 



. ■ I ing fronds and fine, deep 



green leaves. It is especially suitable for fern dishes. 6 to 8 



inches high, 3 fronds, 30 cts. each, postpaid; larger size, 50 cts. 



each, by express. 



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above 4 Palms (omitting Phoenix 



Roebelini), mailing size, for $1, postpaid. 

 The entire 5 in largest sizes for $2.50, by express. 



by express, 75 cts. 

 and $1 each. 

 Umbrella Plant (Cyperus altemifolia). The Umbrella Plant 



somewhat resembles a palm in general style 



and habit of growth. It grows rapidly. Good strong plants, 

 15 cts. and 20 cts. each, postpaid; larger size, 35 cts. each, by 

 express. 



Christmas Tree (^^<^w<^fl^^*'^ excelsa). Grows nicely 

 in parlor or living-room or for 



^fflii The Rubber Tree (^^^-^ elasUca). This well-known plant 

 ^^'"''"^ — ^^^_^^__— —__ has thick, olive-green leaves and graceful, 



polished stems. Fine plants, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, postpaid; 



larger sizes, if sent 



Baby 



table decoration. It is exceedingly beautiful. Fine, sturdy 

 little trees, 8 to 10 inches high, two or three tiers of branches, 

 from 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each, postpaid; larger and heavier 

 trees, $1 and $1.50 each, by express. 



Fern Balls from Japan, '^hese pretty Fern Bails are so 

 ; '^ constructed as to send out beau- 

 tiful emerald-green fronds from every point until covered all 

 over. They are made from fern-roots and moss, and require 

 no potting or soil. Directions for starting: Soak the ball in 

 tepid water for a half-hour, then hang up; repeat every other day 

 -until growth is started. 



Prices 

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to 9 m. diam 65c. each,2 for $1.00 



" " 40c. " 2 " 75 



" " 25c. " 3 " 60 



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Baby Christmas Tree (Araucaria ezcelsa) 



