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•PETER HENDERSON A. CO., MEW YORK- ^ 



PALMS ant, DECORATIVE PLANTS FOR HOMES 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. (Norfolk Island Pine.) Sometimes 

 called the "Christmas Tree Palm" and "Star Palm." It has deep 

 green, feathery foliage arranged in whorls, rising one above the 

 other at regular distances. It is easily grown in the house and is 

 highly ornamental. (See cut.) Extra fine plants, 24 to 28 inches 

 high, S1.50 each; 12 to 15 inches high, SI. 00 each. 



ASPIDISTRA. One of the most useful house plants. On account 

 of its ability to thrive indoors it has been frequently alluded to as 

 "The Cast Iron Plant." A. Lurida. Plain green leaves. $1.00 each. 

 A. Lurida, var. Marked green and white, SI. 50 each. 



COCOS WEDDELLIANA. This beautiful Palm is the most 

 delicately graceful in cultivation. The finely cut leaves are re- 

 curved with exquisite grace. (.See cut.) Price, fine specimen plants 

 from 5-in. pots, SI. 50 each; 4-in. pots, SI. 00 each. 



DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Bronze red, variegated crimson and 

 pink. Price, plants which will make a fine display this season, 

 splendidly colored, at 75c. each; a smaller grade at 50c. each. 



DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. A distinct and attractive var- 

 iety of this valuable plant. It has broad glossy green leaves with a 

 wide band of yellowish green 

 through the center of each. 

 They are gracefully re- 

 curved and the whole 

 plant has a unique, 

 handsome ap- 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 



pearance. An 

 easily grown 

 and valuable 

 plant for the house. Price, plants from 6-in. pots, SI. 00 each. 



DRACAENA INDIVISA. {The Fountain Plant.) This plant 

 is unsurpassed for hardiness in the house and eminently 

 fitted to contrast with Palms and other decorative plants. 

 Price, large plants, $1.00 each; 2d size, 50c. each, $5.00 

 per doz. 



ENGLISH IVY for WINDOW BOXES. The 

 English Ivy is used extensively for window boxes and 

 vases during the summer, its value for outdoor window 

 boxes in winter is recognized widely, as the display at 

 the large hotels and fine private residences shows. It is 

 also a good climbing plant for the house. (See cut.) 



Price, plants from 4-inch, pots 25c. each; S2.50 per doz. 



THE GOLD-DUST DRACAENA. 



(Dracaena Godseffiana.) Entirely 

 distinct from all other Dracaenas. 

 Of branching shrubby habit, the 

 leaves are numerous, broadly 

 lanceolate, about 4 inches long 

 and 2 inches wide; of a strong, 

 leathery texture, with highly 

 polished surface as if varnished; 

 rich, dark green in color liberally 

 sprinkled with irregular specks 

 and spots of rich yellow. Strong 

 plants from 4-inch pots, 50c. each; 

 3-inch pots, 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 DRACAENA SANDERIANA. A 

 very pretty, variegated variety, marked 

 green and white. Excellent for centers 

 of jardinieres. This makes a grand speci- 

 men plant by putting four to six plants into 

 pot about 6 or 8 inches in diameter. Price, 4- 

 nch pots, 50c. each; 3-inch pots, 35c. each. 

 RUBBER PLANTS. We have a splendid stock of this useful 

 and ornamental plant, which will flourish under the most 

 adverse conditions. Fine plants, 2 feet high, $1.00 each. 

 (See cut.) 



KENTIA BELMOREANA. This is sometimes called the 

 "Curly Palm," and is recognized as among the best for all pur- 

 poses. Our plants are of stout, stocky growth, and are sure to 

 give satisfaction. Price, fine plants 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 

 each; 5-inch pots, $1.25 each; 4-in. pots, 75c. each. 



KENTIA FORSTERIANA. A taller growing variety than 

 the above, with broader leaves, longer stems. It makes a large 

 plant in a shorter period, and for its truly majestic appear- 

 ance, it is greatly in demand. Price, plants from 6-in. pots, 

 about 28 to 30 inches high. $2.00 each; 5-inch pots. SI. 00 

 each; 3-inch pots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



LATANIA BORBONICA. (Fan Palm.) This fine Palm is 

 too well known to need any extended description. Price, 

 6-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



PANDANUS VEITCHII. This is a great decorative plant, 

 rich green with creamy-white variegation. Fine plants from 

 6-inch pots, $2.00 each. 



PANDANUS UTILIS. As a vase plant or single specimen 

 in greenhouse or conservatory this cannot be surpassed. It 

 keeps well in the dwelling house. Price, plants from 5-inch 

 pots, $1.00 each. 



A leaflet giving full and practical instructions on the care of Palms and Ornamental Plants in dwelling houses sent free on application. 



