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MISS :\rARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK. NEW YORK. 



Kentia Fosteriama. 



Jiraucaria Excelsa 



(Norfolk Island Pine, or 

 Christmas Tree Pine) 



This is undoubtedly the handsomest 

 and most beautiful of all the Decora- 

 tive Evergreens for house culture. 

 It has no equal, has a high-bred dis- 

 tinguished appearance entirely differ- 

 ent from anything else. Price, fine 

 sturdy little trees, eight to ten inches 

 high, two to three tiers of branches, 

 7Sc. each, postpaid. Larger and 

 heavier trees, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 

 each, by express. 



Kentia Fosteriana. 



This is one of the finest pot plants 

 imaginable, and the easiest to grow 

 of any of the Palm family. Being al- 

 most hardy, it is not injured bv slight 

 changes in temperature, and i"ts stiff, 

 glossy leaves enable it to stand the 



dry, hot air of the living-room without injury. The leaves are of a deep, 

 glossy green, fan-shaped, split deeply into segments. This is, without ex- 

 ception, the most hardy of its class. Very graceful for table decoration. 

 Scarcely equaled. 25c. each. Larger plants, 50c. to $1.00 each. 



Cccos Weddeliana. 



The most costly and aristo- 

 cratic of all Palms. 



This exquisite plant is used for the 

 most refined occasions and purposes. 

 Used for centers in the most elaborate 

 floral designs. For table, mantel and 

 jardinieres, as well as for the window and 

 hall. Grows easily and never gets out of 

 )e or color. Never offered so cheap. 



Latama Borbonica 

 Ths true Palm-leaved Palm 



Washingtonia 

 Filifera Palm, 



This plant needs no 

 petting or skill to grow. 

 It flourishes with any 

 treatment in any loca- 

 tion in the house, porch 

 or outside. The leaves 

 are fan-shaped, beauti- 

 fully cut and draped 

 with a silk -like fila- 

 ment. This is also the 

 easiest Palm to grow 

 from seed we have. 

 No trouble whatever, 

 and yon soon have a 

 magnificent plant. 

 Seed sure to grow. 



Araucaria Excelsa. 



Latania Borbonica 



This is the true palm-leaved Palm, 

 from which the leaves are taken for 

 our fans. This varietj- is always 

 good and in great demand. It has a 

 decided tropical effect and withal is^ 

 verv hardy; will stand all kinds of 

 treatment. Fine thrifty plants, 20c.; 

 3 for 50c. 50c. and $1.00 plants by 

 express. 



Filifera Palms from 



XooH This popular Palm is 



tJtmu,. more easily and quickly 

 raised from seed than any other. 

 Plant the seed in. pots or boxes; 

 water well and keep in a warm place 

 until the plant is 3 or 4 inches high, 

 then pot off in good soil. 

 Packet, 10 seeds, 10c. 



Nice plants, 8 to 10 inches high, 30c 

 Larger plants from 4=inch pots, SOc. 



Strong plants, 

 each ; 2 for 25c. 



15c. 



WasJu'n^to7iia Filifera Palm. 

 The Palms I offer ewe the very best for house culture. 



