PALMS. 



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formation of such collections lias taken up mucli time and 

 pains. It should be observed that while a new Verbena or 

 Pelargonium may be fashionable for a season^ or attractive 



Fig. 132. 



Seafortliia elegaiis. 



for a few months^ they are soon lost sight of or perish ; 

 whereas Palms,, under ordinary treatment^ go on prospering 

 from year to year^ and increasing in value. Some kinds 



