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THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



PALMS. 



yAreca lutescens. Not excelled by any plant in the 

 airy elegance of its .gracef ully disposed foliage. The 

 trunk and stems are golden-yellow, beautifully spotted 

 with bronzy-green ; leaves glossy, light, brilliant green, 

 presenting a charming effect. See illustration. From 

 4 in. pots, 15 to 18 in. high, ea., _0c. 



Latania Borbonica (Fan Palm). Broad foliage of the 

 typical fan-like shape. Strong and healthy; suitable 

 for any situation and universally admired. On account 

 of its highly decorative character and its ability to en- 

 dure a low temperature it is particularly valuable and 

 very popular. See illustration. From 4 in. pots, 3 or 

 4 character leaves, ea., 50c; 5 in. pots, 5 character 

 leaves, ea., SI. 00: 7 in. pots, ft. high, handsome, 

 ea., $2.00 



Cocos WeddeHiana. Another exceedingly elegant and 

 graceful species; related to the well-known Cocoanut 

 Palm but of dwarf, refined and airy habit. Foliage 

 dark green, beautifully divided and curved. Small, 

 young plants of it are much used in ferneries. A spe- 

 cially reliable and valuable variety. From 3 in. pets, 

 ea., 30c; 4 in. pots, 4 to 5 leaves, ea., 50c; 5 in. pots, 2 

 to 1)4, ft-? 5 to 7 character leaves, ea., SI 25. 



Chamaerops Fortuneii (Chusan ;Fan Palm). From 

 Japan, and the hardiest of all Palms — enduring a tem- 

 perature of freezing unharmed. Of dwarf, spreading 

 habit, with numerous deeply cut leaves on long slender 

 stems. Very distiuct and beautiful. From 6 in. pots, 

 ea., 75c. 



Cycas revolua [Sago Palm). A most valuable plant 

 for house or lawn decoration. Its heavy, glossy, deep 

 green fronds of metallic texture, resist alike the heat of 

 summer and the gas. dust and cold drafts of the dwell- 

 ing, to which Decorative Plants are so often exposed. 

 Small plants, with 2 or 3 leaves, ea., 50c; 8 to 10 leaves. 

 15 to 18 in. long, ea., SI. 50; 10 to 14 leaves, 18 to 20 in. 

 long, ea., S2.50; 14 to 16 leaves, 20 to 24 in. long, ea., 

 S4.C0. Large specimens, |10 00 to S20.00 each." 



Kentia Ealmoreana. Considered the best of all the 

 Palms for general decorative purposes, owing to its 

 graceful and imposing habit, beautiful foliage and rich 

 color and especially on account of its sturdiness--for it 

 will endure more ill usage and neglect than any other. 

 See illustration. From 4 in. pots, 15 in. high, 4 and 5 

 character leaves, ea., 75c; Sin. pots, 18 to 24 in., ea., 

 S1.50; 6 in. pots. 2 to 2>£ ft., ea., $2.50. 



Phoenix reclinata. A superb strong growing; species 

 belonging to the same family as the Date Palm. Hand- 

 some, sturdy, yet feathery foliage. Will endure a vast 

 amount of rough treatment without injury. See illus- 

 tration. From 5 in. pots. 12 in. high. 3 and 1 character 

 leaves, ea., 75c; 6 in. pots, 15 to 18 in. high, ea., SI. 25. 



PANDAXUS UTILIS. 



Pandanus utilis (Screw Pine). Glossy, dark green, 

 long, slender serrated foliage which is disposed in a con- 

 tinued whorl upon the stem in an exceedingly interest- 

 ing and beautiful manner and which turn in majestic 

 curves near the tips. As a specimen plant for vases it 

 is unsurpassed, and is a most useful, interesting and or- 

 namental plaut for house decoration. From 5 in. pots, 

 15 to 18 in., ea., 60c; from 6 in. pots, 18 to 24 in., ea., 

 $1.00. 



Pandanus Veitchii. Similar in habit to the preceding 

 but with leaves of deep, glossy green, deeply margined 

 with rich, creamy white. A splendid house plant but 

 rare by reason of its being difficult to propagate. 

 One of "the most beautiful plants in cultivation and one 



of the easiest culture. Beautiful plants, 

 pots, 24 in. high, ea., S2.50. 



Washingtonia filifera (Weep- 

 ing Palm). A handsome fan- 

 leaved Palm, remarkable fcr 

 its rugged constitution and fine 

 appearance under neglect and 

 in almost any situation. The 

 leaves are large and of a rich, 

 deep green, fringed with droop- 

 ing thread-like filaments. Suc- 

 ceeds under all conditions and 

 where most Palms succumb to 

 dry air, want of light, lack of 

 heat or neglect. From 3 in. 

 pots, 12 in. high, ea., 25c; 4 in. 

 pots, 15 in. high, ea., 35c: 5 in. 

 pots, 18 in. high, ea., 50c. 



RUBBER 



PLANT. 



Ficus elastica. Of 



upright habit with 

 loug, glossy, smooth, 

 leathery foliage. A 

 very interesting 

 plant ; one that suc- 

 ceeds under the most 

 utter neglect and un- 

 favorable conditions. 

 Valuable alike for 

 parlor, hall or piazza. 

 Succeeds in strong- 

 est sunshine upon 

 the lawn or in a dark 

 corner of a dwelling, 

 without light. State- 

 ly and very popular. 

 From 5 in. pots, 12 to 

 15 in. high, ea.. 40c: 

 6 in. pots, 18 to 24 in. 

 high, ea., 60c. 



from 6 in. 



