CHOICE PALMS AND ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS. 



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CROTONS. 



These splendid plants are natives of the South Sea Islands, hut are silver palm (Thrinax Argentea). 



now universally grown in warm countries in the open ground, and in 

 all Europe and the United States as a choice hothouse plant. They 

 make splendid pot plants for the piazza or window garden. Leaves are brilliantly 

 variegated in every color of the rainbow, and present a fine appearance. A grand 

 bedding plant, standing the hottest sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to their 

 colors. A plant that is sure to please every one. We offer strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 

 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1. 



PHCENTX 1VEONENSIS (DATE PA^M). 



Thi9 is a strong, healthy and beautiful tree-like Palm, is of exceedingly rapid 

 growth and is remarkably hardy, standing several degrees of frost in most cases ; 

 attains an enormous size— the trunks sometimes grow larger than a flower barrel ; to 

 do this, however, requires several years. Grows upright and strong ; exceedingly 

 choice and rare {see cut). First-size plants, 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1. Large plants, 1 to 



2 feet, 60 cts. each, postpaid by mail. 



SII/VER PA1VM (THRINAX ARGENTEA). 



A grand old Palm introduced from the West Indies in 1778. Is sometimes called 

 Thatch Palm, the leaves being used in tropical countries for thatching. The leaves of 

 this variety are also extensively used in the manufacture of Palm-leaf hats. Our 

 illustration gives an idea of its great beauty. Strong 4-inch pot plants, 35 cts. each; 



3 for $1 ; 6-inch pot plants, 60 cts. each ; 2 for $1. 



PHRYNITJM VARIEGATUM. 



An elegant pot plant which is very faithfully depicted in the accompanying cut, 

 though it conveys no idea of the exquisite variegation of the leaves. Its manner of 

 growth is much like that of a Canna, the leaves borne on erect footstalks about a foot 

 high, with spreading blades of oblong-lanceolate form 6 to 9 inches long and 2 to 4 

 inches broad. They are bright, pale green, beautifully variegated with white and 

 gold, the variegations being extremely diversified. In some leaves the whole area is 

 white, in others only one-half, in others again it is confined to the interspaces between 

 two or three of the nerves, while in others it is reduced to a few stripes. It is very free 

 growing and one of the most ornamental plants imaginable. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 7 forfi. 



2AMIA INTEGRlFOI,IA. 



A noble Palm of highly tropical appearance, with very graceful foliage; is as 

 easily grown as a Geranium; will thrive in almost any situation ; does equally well 

 in shade as in sunshine ; likes moderate moisture. As a decorative pot plant, for 

 window and indoor culture, this lovely Palm is the equal of any variety we know. 

 Its beauty is so strikingly elegant that no one would be without it could they but 

 see it (see cut). We offer large, choice pot plants in two sizes. First size, 30 cts. each ; 



4 for $1. Large, strong 



plants, from 6-inch pots, 



75 cts. each, postpaid by 



mail. 



CYCAS REVOI^TJTA. 



The best known of all 

 the Cycas, and probably 

 the grandest and most 

 majestic decorative plant 

 in the world. The leaves, 

 which are like elegant 

 Fern fronds, are remark- 

 able for their wonderful 

 beauty; the leaves are 

 used extensively for dec- 

 orative purposes and usu- 

 ally sell for $2 each ; lives 

 to a great age ; easily 

 grown ; water sparingly. 

 Good plants commonly 

 sell for from $5 to $50 each, 

 which, of course, keeps it 

 out of the hands of flower 

 lovers in general. We 

 offer a limited number of 

 fine pot-grown plants at 

 50 cts. each, postpaid by 



ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA. mail. 



SPECIAX OFFER Our Grand Palm Set. One strong plant each of Latania Borbonica, Washingtonia Filifera, 



Grevillea Robusta (see page 70), one Phrynium Variegatum and Dracaena Indivisa, 5 in all, postpaid toy man ior 

 75 cts. Please order as " The Palm Set." 



CYCAS REVOI/UTA. 



