PARLOR COLLECTION OF p^LJ'yj3 
"THE TWINS " (Caiifornia Fas Palms at Sunset >cur.ssEiES). 
On the front of the cover we have illustrated some of 
the most desirable and easily grown palms for house 
decoration, and now append description and price of 
each The full collection will be supplied, one each of 
the six varieties, for 97. 50. This is a wonderful bargain. 
ARECA LUreSCENS. A lovely palm, with pinnate 
(feathery-shaped) leaves, beautifully arched; color of 
leaves, light green ; stems and ribs yellow, contrasting 
beaulifully with the green segments. This palm throws 
up shoots from the crown, which adds greatly to ita 
beamy. Plants four years old, in five or six-inch pots, 
»2.00 each. 
CORYPHA AUSTRALIS. The leaves are fan-shaped, 
many being circular, divided on the edge into many 
segments, borne on long stems armed with stout spines; 
color, dark green: strong, sturdy habit. Plants three to 
four years old, in five or six-inch pots, tl.OOeach. 
KENTIA FOSTERIANA. The most beautiful of house 
palms. The leaves are feathery and gracefully arched, 
of a leathery texture, yet soft and delicate: stems un- 
armed with spines, of a pleasing green color. Plants 
three to lour years old, in five or sTx-inch pots, ?2.0O each. 
LATANIA BORBONICA. Fan-shaped leaves, attain- 
ing Immense size; edges divided into segments; stems 
long and arched, armed with stout spines. Plants three 
years old, in five or six-inch pots, $1.50 each. 
PHCENIX RECLINATA. A graceful, feathery palm; 
leaves dark green; of rapid and strong growth. Plants 
three years old, in six or seven-inch pots, each. 
SEAFORTHIA ELEQANS. A most elegant sort, with 
feather-shaped leaves; of most graceful habit. Plants 
three to four years old, in six or seven-inch pots, fl.Vfi 
each. 
We are prepared to ship one. or any desired ntimber 
of these plants, at prices named for each. 
CANAIQRE 
(Or, Taooen' Dock Weed) 
(BtpuptU of Beport$ of California Stale Board of HortieuUure and CMi- 
vertity of California.) 
Canaigre contains twenty-three to thirty-three per cent, of tannic 
add— technically rAeo-Jannic acid; starts Its growth with first rains 
In October and November, blooms about the end of January, ripens 
its seed in April, and dies down to the gronnd in May. Does best in 
light soils. It is not definitely settled that it will thrive where the 
ground freezes severely In winter. The easiest way to obtain a 
" stand " is to plant the smaller roots obtained in harvesting a crop. 
These develop rapidly, and when irrigated quadruple their weight 
in one season. Much irrigation is not recommended, as the more 
moisture the less the yield of tannic acid. Plant the roots one foot 
apart, la rowa, and two and a half feet between the rows. Ten tons 
to the acre Is a fair average crop. The roots do not die or decay 
when left in the ground; so time of harvesting may depend on the 
demand and the convenience of the farmer. The Canaigre root 
keeps excellently when spread out In a dry place, but spoils quickly 
when kept in a pile. The crude vegetable is too bulky to profitably 
transport any great distance. Factories must be erected to extract 
the tannin. Six tons of green roots will yield one ton of extract. 
We sell the dry roots, which vary In size from one-halt inch to 
three inches in diameter. We do not guarantee any especial slxe, but 
deliver roots as they come in our stock, which has been selected for 
planting purposes. 
Price, per pound, 10 cents: per 100 pounds, 17.60. 
CLUMPS OP Roots ov CANAIGEB. 
(One-quarter Nalural«Slze.) 
Sunset Seed and Plant Co.= 
San Francisco, Cal. 
