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PHCENIX RUPICOLA. 
IiIVISTOinA Chinensis (Latanta horhnnlca) . Well- 
knovvu under both names — pei'haps best under the 
latter. Probably the most widely distributed palm 
for decorative purposes ; its shining green fan- 
shaped foliage, resisting dust and gas, has made it 
most popular. Of free and rapid growth, and showing 
its fine and characteristic habit at au early stage, it is 
deservedly popular everywhere. We grow it in enor- 
mous quantities, and offer fine specimens in a wide 
range of sizes, at from .S2.50 to $25; smaller plants, 
to S'i. See cut, page 63. 
FKCESriX. All the Phoenix are highly appreciated dec- 
orative |)lants, and valuable for florists' material. 
P. dactylifera. The true Date Palm . . $2 50 to 810 00 
P. farinifera 5 00 to 25 00 
P. Senegalensis 5 00 to 25 00 
FHOINIX sylvestriB. The Wine Palm . 2 00 to 10 00 
l^f* The above are the most luxuriant and rapid grow- 
ing forms of the Date Palms. 
P. rupicola. This, the handsomest species of them all, 
is truly beautiful ; quite rare $5 00 to $10 00 
P. spinosa 3 50 to 10 00 
P. acaulis. Without stem 5 00 to 10 00 
P. reclinata 3 00 to 10 00 
P. tenuis 3 00 to 10 00 
These are dwarf, graceful and compact growing. 
PRITCHABDIA filifera (Brahca fiU/era) ■ commonly 
called WasUint/tonia Jllife.ra. One of the hardiest palms 
from our south-western states, and there of great 
decorative value; it is, however, unsatisfactoi-y iu 
cultivation, and is therefore not recommended for 
greenhouse culture. $1.50 to 83. 
