NEW FLORAL GUIDE, AUTUMN, 1913 



5 GRACEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL PALMS 



The Kentia Palm. 



of the hardiest 



One 

 and 



Kentia Belmoreana Palm. 



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 Fail Palm (^ aian ^ a Borbonica). Has attractive 



i. 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 •) i? some ways the 



^ most satisfactory of all 



decorative plants for house and conservatory culture, and 

 it grows rapidly. Its gracefully recurving leaves with 

 very narrow, dark green pinnae give it an airiness not sur- 

 passed by any other variety. 35 cts. each, postpaid; 

 larger sizes, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, postpaid. 



Si-35f by express. 



1 each, Kentia, Fan and Phoenix Palms, the 

 3 for 75 cts., postpaid. Larger size, 3 for 



Kentia Belmoreana Palm 



Ostrich-Feather Palm i^reca lutescens). 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 WeddelHana Palm. This Talm has graceful, 



— ^— — — — — — — — — — arching 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. 



^OFFFDV 9^55 Tne above 5 Palms, mailing size, for 

 VI EMJIS7- avo. $I#2S> p 0S tpaid. The same 5 in largest 

 sizes for $2.50, by express. 



The lovely Phoenix Palm 



The Rubber Tree (^ cus dastica). 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. 



and $1 each. 



Baby 



Umbrella Plant (Cyperusalternifolia). The Umbrella Plant 



■ somewhat resembles a palm in general style 



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

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



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 P rett y 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. 

 Prices ] 7 to 9 in. diam 65c. each, 2 for $1.00 



postpaid} s ;; ;; :;:::::::::: 4£ :; *: 



60 Baby Christmas Tree (Araucaria excelsa) 



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