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/. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER AND RED BANK, N. J. 



Cycas revoluta {Sago Palm). A most valuable plant 



for house or lawn 

 decoration. Its 

 heavy, glossy, deep 

 green fronds of 

 metallic texture, re- 

 sist alike the heat of 

 summer and the gas, 

 dust and cold drafts 

 of the dwelling, to 

 which Decorative 

 Plants are so often 

 exposed. Small 

 plants, uath 2 or ^ 

 leaves, ea., 50c; 8 to 

 10 leaves, 15 to 18 in. 

 '^long, ea.. 81.50; 10 to 

 14 leaves. 18 to 20 

 in. long, ea.. 82.50; 

 14 to 16 leaves, 20 to 

 24 in. long, ea., S4.00. 

 Large specimens, 810.00 to 820.00 each. 



PALIMS. 



Chamsrops 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. Especially valuable' for centre of beds, vases, 

 etc. Beautiful plants, in 6 in. pots, 6 and 8 character 

 leaves, ea., T5c. 



Livistonia rotundifolia. One of the prettiest Palms, 

 especially suited for table decoration. The foliage is 

 similar to that of Latania Borbonica, but smaller and 

 gracefully recurved, forming an almost globular plant. 

 From S}4 in, pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 8 in. high, ea.. 50c. 

 Fine plants, in 5 in. pots, ea., 81.00. 



Kentia Belmoreana. Considered the best of all the 

 Palms for general decorative purposes, owing to its 

 graceful and imposing habil, beautiful foliage and rich 

 color, and especially on account of its sturdiness — for 

 it will endure more ill usage and neglect than an^- 

 other. See illustration. From 4 in. pots, 15 in. high. 



4 and 5 character leaves, ea., 50c; 5 m. pots, 18 to 24 

 in., ea., 81.00; 6 in. pots, 2 to 2>< ft., ea., 82 oO! 



Latania Borbonica (Fan 

 Pahn). Broad foliage of 

 the typical fan-like shape. 

 Strong and healthy; suita- 

 ble for any situation and 

 universally' admired. On 

 account of its highly decor- 

 ative character and its abil- 

 ity to endure a low temper- 

 ature it is particularly val- 

 uable and very popular. 

 From 3 in. pots, ea., 25c; 

 4 in. pots, 5 or 6 character 

 leaves, ea.. 50c; 5 in. pots, 6 character leaves, ea.. 1.00; 

 7 in. pots. 2^ ft. high, handsome, ea.. |i2..50. 



Phcenix reclinata. A superb strong growing species 

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

 some, stm-dy, yet feathery foliage Will endure a vast 

 amount of rough treatment without injurv. See illus- 

 tration. From 4 in. pots. 10 to 12 in. high, ea., 50c; 



5 in. pots, 12 in. high, 3 and 4 character leaves, ea.. 

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



WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA, 



Weeping Palm. SWWi'^H'/I 

 A handsome fan-leaved 

 Palm, remarkable for its rug- 

 ged constitution and fine ap- 

 pearance 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 ^11 conditions and 

 where most Palms succumb to 

 dry air, want of light, lack of 

 heat or neglect. From 8 in. 



pots, 12 in. high, ca.. 



4 in. 



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

 I^ots, 18 in. high, ea., 50c. 



PANDANUS UTILIS. 



Screw Pine. 



This very decorative plant has , 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 tlie tips. As a specimen plant for vases it 

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

 namental plant for house decoration. See illustration. 

 From 4 in. pots, 12 in. high. ea.. 50c; 5 in. pots. 15 in. 

 high, 81.00: 6 in. pots. 18 in. hi,2h. 81.50. 



RUBBER 



PLANT. 



Ficus elastica. Of 



upright habit with 

 long, glossy, smooth, 

 leathery foliage. A 

 ve jy interesting 

 plant; one that suc- 

 ceeds under the most 

 utter neglect and un- 

 favorable conditions. 

 Valuable alike for 

 par] or, hall or piazza. 

 Succeeds in strong- 

 est sunshine upon 

 the lawn or in a dark 

 corner of a dwelling, 

 ^^ithout light. State- 

 ly and very popular. 

 From 5 in. pots, 12 to 

 15 in. high, ea., 50c; 

 6 in. pots, 18 to 24 in. 

 high, ea., 75c. 



SELAGINELLA EMILLIANA. 



A beautiful, upright Club-Moss of dense habit, espec- 

 ially valuable from the fact that it perfecth" withstands 

 hot sunshine, which I have found in no other Seiagin- 

 ella. It is splendid for coveiiug the surface of large 

 pots or tubs of Ferns or other similar plants, remain- 

 ing alwavs green and bright. Ea., 8e; 3 for 20c; 

 doz., 60c. ' 



SIMILAX. 



Nothing surpasses the de- 

 licacy and grace of this 

 charming and well-known 

 vine. Its beautiful glossy 

 leaves are always bright 

 and cheerful, and it needs 

 no special care or petting to 

 have it succeed. Its climb- 

 ing habit and handsome 

 foliage render it one of the 

 most desirable of plants for 

 delicate festooning and sim- 

 ilar decorative purposes and 

 it keeps in perfect condition 

 a wonderfully long time 

 w hen cut. Exceedingly 

 valuable and useful for 

 baskets, vases and bouquet- 

 making. Ea., 10c; 3 for 

 25c; doz., 75c. 



