NEW FLORAL GUIDE, AUTUMN, 1912 
5 GRACEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL PALMS 
. The Kentia Palm. One 
Kentia Belmoreana Palm. Basie Wun aang 
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., post- 
paid; extra size, 50 cts., by express. 
The Fan Palm (Latania Borbonica). Was 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. 
Phoenix Roebelini Palm (New.) In some ways the 
————  ———_ most satisfactory of all 
decorative plants for house and conservatory culture, and 
it grows rapidly. Its gracetully recurving leaves with 
very narrow, dark green pinne give it an airiness not sur- 
passed by any other variety. 35 cts. each, postpaid; 
larger size, 75 cts. each, by express. 
1 Kentia, value 25 cts., and 1 Phoenix, 
2OFFER> 23 value 35 cts. The 2 for 50 cts., postpaid. 
In larger size, the 2 for $1.10, by express. 
Kentia Belmoreana Palm 
Ostrich-Feather Palm (47¢¢@ /utescens). Foliage is 
rich glossy green, with bright 
yellow stems. It grows more beautiful 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. 
Cocos Weddelliana Palm. This Palm has graceful, 
———__ — i —.saarching 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. 
The above 5 Palms, mailing size, for 
>OFFER> 23a $1.25, postpaid. The same 5 in largest 
sizes for $2.50, by express. 
The Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica). This well-known 
plant has thick, olive-green leaves 
and graceful, polished stems. Fine plants, 75 cts. each, 
postpaid; larger 
sizes, if sent by 
— ——— express, 75 cts. 
The lovely Phenix Palm and $1 each. 
Umbrella Plant (Cverus alternifolia). The Umbrella Plant 
———————_ somewhat resembles a palm in general style 
and habit of growth. It grows rapidly. Good strong plants, 
I5c. and 20c. each, postpaid; larger size, 35c. each, by express. 
Baby Christmas Tree (Araucaria excelsa). Grows nicely 
_———$ in parlor or living-room and is not 
subject to insects or diseases. It is exceedingly beautiful. Fine, 
sturdy little trees, 8 to 10 inches high, two to 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. These pretty Fern Balls 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. 
Diices 7s COLGpUie Gages: ose. ee oe 65c. each, 2 for $1.00 
7 RE TRIMS ote cet AOcer 1. Zien 75 
postpaid J a ie Migeye: © -@iigue remes e: (e -25C. i 3 2 60 Baby Christmas Tree (Araucaria excelsa) 
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