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PALMS, FOR HOME ADORNMENT 



NO collection of plants is complete without Palms. Tlieir hold, majestic, yet graceful foliage lends a grandeur and magnifi- 

 cence that cannot be obtained by any other class of plants, and no decoration, whether in the conservatory, hall or sitting 

 room, is complete without them. Our facilities for producing this class of stock are the most complete in the country, 35 

 of onr largest houses — over three acres of greenhouse structure — being devoted to them alone, enabling us ;o supply all the leading 

 and popular sorts at the most reasonable prices. 



Dsmonorops FiSSUS. A beautiful rapid-growing Palm, with graceful 

 fronds composed of narrow pinnreof a bronzy-green color. 4-inch pots, 

 15 inches high, 553.50 each. 

 Deckeria Nobilis. A very rare Palm, with narrow, divided pinnre of a 

 light green color, the stems closely protected with long, light-colored 

 spines; requii'es a close, high temperature. 5-incli pots, $3.00 each. 

 ElStS Guineensis. The Oil Palm, a very decorative species, with dark 

 green pinnatified foliage, o-inch pots, $1.00 each. Specimens in 8-inch 

 tubs, f.S.OO to ^io.OO each. 

 Hyophorbae Amaricaulis. An interesting Palm for a collection in a 

 warm conservatory, similar in habit of growth to the Arecas, with bronzy- 

 red stems and olive-green foliage. Young plants in 3-inch pots, 50 cts. 

 each. 

 Kentia Albert!. 4-inch pots, ?1.00 each. 



Kentia Belmoreana. The Kentias are the hardiest Palms in cultiva- 

 tion. They are of slow growth, and are less aftected by the dust and 

 dry atmosphere of the house than any others. The variety here offered 

 is of dwarf, spreading habit, with tine rich dark-green foliage. 



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3-inch pots, 12 inches hit;h $ .25 



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Areca Lutescens. 



Areca Lutescens. One of the mo-t graceful and beautiful 

 Palms in cultivation; the foliage is of a bright, glossy green, 

 with rich golden-yellow stems. 



3-in. pots, bushy plants, 12 to I'l inches high. . . $ .25 each. 

 4 " " " 15 to 18 " " .... 50 " 



6 " " " 24 to 30 " " .... 1 50 " 



7 " " " 36 " " . . . . 2.50 " 

 Areca Verschaffeltii. A splendid Palm, with finely-divided 



pinnre of deep green color with yellowish midrib. 3 in. pots, 



12 inches high, 50 cts. each. 

 Bactris Major. A rare and unique Palm; the leaves are of 



rich dark green; both ujiper and reverse sides are armed with 



long dark spines. Good strong plants in 5-in. p>ots, $2.00 each. 

 Calamus Ciliaris. 4-inch pots, $3.00 each. 

 Caryota Sobolifera. A strong growing broad-leaved species 



of the so called Fish-tail Palm; an interesting plant. 4-inch 



pots, 15 inches high, 50 cts. each. 

 Caryota Urens ( Fish-Tnil Palm). An interesting species; 



with the ends of tlie leaves formed somewhat like the dorsal 



fin of a fish. 3-inch pots, 8 inches high, 25 cts. each; 4-inch 



pots, 15 inches high, 50 cts. each. 

 Chamaedora Elegans. 5-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 

 Cocos Marie Rose. A splendid species for outdoor culture 



ill a tropical or semi-tropical country. 5-inch pots, $2.50 each. 

 Cocos Schizophylla. Intere-ting, strong-growing species. 



useful in Florida and California, where it can be planted out. 



?2.o0 each. 

 Cocos Weddeliana. The most elegant and graceful of all 



Palms. Its slender, erect stem is freely furnished with its 



gracefully arching leaves, of a rich green color. The smaller 



sizes are admirable for fern dishes, while the larger sizes are 

 , beautiful subjects for home adornment. 

 Young plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 

 Specimens in 5-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 

 Large specimens in 7-inch pots, 24 to 30 inches high, $3.00 



each; in 8-inch pots, 30 to 36 inches high, $5.00 each. 



Kentia Forsteriana. This splendid variety is very similar to K. Bel- 

 moreana, but of stronger growth, with broader, heavier foliage. 



3-inch pots, 12 inches high $ .25 



Cocos Wfdijeliana. 



We are the largest growers of Falmt in this country. 



