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Palms 
During the past year, palms have increased immensely in popularity for tlie interior decoration of homes 
for which purpose they are better suited than almost any other class of plants. ' ' 
Palms give to California gardens a stately grace that is our pride and a source of constant wonder to vis- 
itors from other parts of the United States. 
, ., Palms for interior decoration should have the soil kept moist, not wet, and should be given fresh air 
daily Ihe dust should be wiped from the leaves with a soft rag or sponge, at least once or twice a week 
Out of doors the hardy sorts will thrive in any good soil, but plenty of water must be given until the 
roots become established, and they like shelter from strong winds " 
Areca lutescens. Pinnate foliage, very graceful. 
3-incli pots, each, 35 cts; 4 to 6-inch pots, 
$ltoi.2.r>0. 
Verscliaffeltii. Similar but stronger grow- 
er. 4-inch pots, each, 35 cts. 
CurcnlegO recurvata. Long palm-like foliage, fine 
for pots. 4 to 6-inch pots, each, 75 cts. 
Caryota urens. Curious fish-tail-like leaves, an 
odd palm; each, 75 cts. 
Chamerops excelsa. Hardy, upright, symmetrical 
grower, deeply notched leaves. 3-inch 
pots, each, 25 cts; large plants, $5 to $8. 
humiiis. Hardy dwarf basket palm of 
southern Europe, makes a fine clump. 
3 to 5-inch pots, 35 cts. to $1. 
Cycas reToluta. Hardy, the well-known "sago 
palm;" beautiful frond-like foliage. 8-inch 
pots, $2 to $3. 
Cocos Weddelliana. The daintiest and most grace- 
ful of all palms for table decoration. 3 to 
5-inch pots, each, 25 cts. to 50 cts. 
Pluiliosa. Elegant pinnate foliage. 3 to 
5-inch pots, each, 50 cts. 
Dion Edule. Magnificent specimens of this noblest 
of Cycades; each, 75 cts. 
Kentia Beliiiorcana. One of the most useful pin- 
nate foliaged palms for house decoration. 
3-incli pots, each, 35 cts; 4 to G-inch pots, 
$1 to $2.50. 
Fosteriana. Quite similar to above, dark- 
er green. 3-inch pots, each 35 cts; 4 to 
6-inch pots, $1 to $2.50. 
Liristonia Australis (Coryplia). Hardy, deeply 
notched, fan leaf palm. 3 to 5-inch pots, .35 
cts, to 75 cts. 
Latauia Borboiiica. The most graceful of the fan 
leaf section for house decoration. 4 to 10-inch 
pots, 75 cts. to $3; large plants from §5 to $100. 
Phoenix Cauariensis. A hardy and exceedingly 
beautiful date palm, and one of the best 
for avenues. 3-inch pots to large (out- 
side), 25 cts. to $5; large, $20 to $50. 
dactylifera. The ordinary date palm. 3 
to 8-inch pots, 35 cts. to $4. 
Tennis. Slender pinnate foliage. 3 to 
5-inch pots, .35 cts. to $2. 
Reclinata. Hardy and graceful, one of 
the best for general planting. 3-ineh 
pots, each, 35 cts; 4 to 10 inches, 50 cts. 
to $5. 
Pritcliardia fllifera. Our native California fan 
leafed palm. 3-inch pots, each 15 cts; 18 
inches, $30 to $80 per 100. 
Rliapis flabelliforniis. A beautiful Japanese va- 
riety, slender stalks and deeply cut foliage 
$2.50 to $5. f J 
Seafortllia Alexandria. A graceful pinnate foliaged 
variety for house decoration. 3-inch 
pots, each, 35 cts; 6 to 8-inoh pots, 
$1.50 to $2. 
Elcgans. Desirable for its graceful fol- 
iage and hardiness as a house plant. 3 
to 8-inch pots, 35 cts. to $2. 
Palm=Iike Plants 
3 to 6-inch pots, 50 cts. to 
Pandanus Caricosus. 
75 cts. 
Utilis. (Screw Pine). A well-known 
beautiful decorative plant. 3 to 6-inch 
pots, $1 to §2.50. 
Veitchii. White striped, long, recurved 
leaves, elegant. 3 to 6-inch pots, $1.50 
to $3. 
Dracena Australis. (Cordaline). Hardy, tall 
palm-like trees, broad drooping foliage, 
6-inch pots to large outside plants, 25 cts. 
to $5. 
IndlTisa. Similar to australis, excepting 
narrower foliage. 5-inch pots to large 
outside plants. 25 cts. to $3; $20 to $75 
per 100. 
Veitcllii. A fine ornamental variety. 5 
to 7-inch pots, 50 cts to $1. 
Rubra. Rich red foliage, a greenhouse 
variety. A few good plants, each, $1.50. 
Ferns 
Ferns are deservedly coming into oublic favor. I 
grown specimens of the varieties offered, possessing, 
of foliage. They should be grown in pots in shaded or 
moist without having the soil soggy. A season of rest 
by the ripening of the foliage. 
Adiantuin Ciineatum. (Maiden Hair). One of 
the best for general purposes, elegant, 
graceful fronds. 20 cts. to $1 
each. 
Farleyense. The ((ueen of maiden hair 
ferns, fronds large, pendant, with large 
crisp and deeply fringed pinnules. 75 
cts. to $10 each. 
ndeed, there are few more beautiful sights than well 
as they do, the highest order of graceful delicacy 
partly shaded locations, and should be kept constantlV 
should be allowed, the proper time being indicated 
princeps. Long arching fronds, pin- 
nules large, closely set. 25 cts. to 50 
cts. each. 
pedatnm. Graceful variety. 25 cts. to 
50 cts. each. 
TVilliamsii. The new golden maiden 
hair, a rare and beautiful variety. 50 
cts. to $1.50 each. 
Bowker's Plant Food will make Pot Plants Grow. 
