KENTIA. These are of a robust and distinct character, well furnished with gracefully recurved feather- 
shaped leaves; they are among the handsomest of house palms and endure considerable rough 
usage. Have been planted out-of-doors in Santa Barbara recently, and appear to thrive well if 
given partial shade. Natives of Lord Howe's Island, excepting Macitrlliiirii, which comes from New 
Guinea. 
Kentia Belmoreana. Curly Palm. Leaves long and very much arched. One of the most useful species 
for decorative purposes. Price, 4-inch pots, 8 to 12 inches, $1.00 each; 5-inch pots, i to ij feet, 
^2.oo each. 
K. Canterburyana. Similar to K. Belmureana, but of slower and stockier growth. An elegant palm. 
Price, 4-inch pots, i foot, Jr.oo each; 6-inch pots, li feet, $1.50 each. 
