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PALM SEEDS, Continued 
PHOENIX, Continued. 
the Cape of Good Hope; hardy. 10 seeds 
15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
Rupieola. This is one of the most exquisitely 
graceful palms, and in elegance takes a 
similar place to that of Cocos Weddelliana. 
It is of acaulescent habit, with wide- 
spreading, arching, pinnate leaves; a most 
valuable acquisition. Native of East In¬ 
dies; hardy. 10 seeds 20 cts., 100 seeds $2. 
Tenuis. This is a very hardy, elegant and 
desirable variety of Date Palm, with long, 
bright sea-green leaves; much used for 
lawn planting. 10 seeds 15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
SEAFORTHIA elegans. One of the most ele¬ 
gant of the palm family, and one of the 
finest subjects in cultivation for the con¬ 
servatory, greenhouse or subtropical gar¬ 
den. Height 20 ft. Leaves from 2 to 10 
. feet in length; dark green. It stands quite 
a low temperature. Native of New South 
Wales. 10 seeds 15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
WASH IN GTONIA lilifera. The well-known Cal¬ 
ifornia Fan Palm, which also goes under 
the names of Pritchardia hlamentosa and 
Brahea hlamentosa; very hardy. Oz. 10 
cts., lb. $1. 
Kohustu. A robust Fan Palm, similar to W. 
hlifera, but with smoother and darker green 
leaves, without threads. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
SEEDS OF DECORATIVE PLANTS 
AGAVE. Six fine varieties, viz., Americana fol. 
var. Densiflora, Deserti, Ileteracantha, Uni- 
vittata and Verchaffelti. Each, pkt. 15 cts. 
The collection of six varieties for 75 cts. 
DRACAENA australis (Cordyline). A palm¬ 
like tree growing to a considerable height; 
the stem is stout; leaves from 2 to 3 feet 
in length, oblong, lanceolate and bright 
green; splendid for avenues. Native of 
New Zealand. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Draco. Yields the dragon’s blood resin of 
commerce. The stem of this species is 
stout at the base; leaves closely set, 18 
inches in length and 2 broad; thick, fleshy 
dark green, and ending in a long, thin un¬ 
armed point. A native of the Canary 
Islands; hardy. 10 seeds 10 cts., 100 seeds 
50 cts., 1,000 seeds $1. 
Indivisa (Cordyline indivisa). Sometimes 
called Dracaena stricta. A most graceful 
palm-like tree, suitable for decoration 
either in or out-of-doors. Fine for ave¬ 
nues. Native of New Zealand. Oz. 35 cts., 
lb. $3.50. 
MUSA onsete (Abyssinian Banana). Native of 
the mountain regions of Abyssinia. This 
magnificent plant attains a height of 30 
FRUIT 
CULTURAL 
APPLE, PEAR and QUINCli. The seeds of 
these varieties may be planted any time 
during the winter or early spring. Soak 
the seeds in tepid water for three days and 
change the water each day, or soak in cold 
water for eight or nine days, then sow 
lightly in drills 2 feet apart. 
CHERRY, PLUM, PEACH, ALMOND, etc. The 
cultural directions given for the walnut, so 
far as germinating the seed is concerned, 
may be followed. Should the quantity be 
small, however, the pits may be placed in 
layers in boxes placed on the ground in a 
sunny exposure. Sprinkle over each layer 
a coating of sand. Layers may be four to 
six deep. Keep constantly moist but not 
soaking. As the young plants appear above 
ground, they should be carefully removed 
and planted in nursery rows 3 feet apart. 
A cloudy day is most suitable for this work. 
WALNUT. The culture of the walnut is the 
same as for stone fruits. The seed may be 
planted in beds, during the winter or 
spring, covering about 1 inch deep, and 
kept moist, but not until they germinate, 
which will be in about three or four weeks, 
according to the temperature. As soon as 
they crack and show the sprout they 
should be transplanted to the nursery rows, 
•1 Mi to 5 feet apart and 6 inches apart in 
the row. They will grow the first year, 
without irrigation, G to 12 inches, and, with 
irrigation, 8 inches to 4 feet; the second 
year, from 4 to 8 feet, with irrigation. If 
ordered by mail, 10 cts. per pound addi¬ 
tional will be charged to cover postage. 
Prices subject to fluctuation. Quotations 
for large quantities will be given on 
application. 
ALMOND, Ilard-shelled (Prunus amygdalus 
communis). Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs., market 
price. 
APPLE (Pyrus Malus). Useful as a grafting 
stock. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
APPLE, French Crab. A superior stock. Oz. 10 
cts., lb. $1. 
feet, the leaves occasionally reaching a size 
of 20 feet in length by 3 in breadth. This 
plant produces no suckers and requires 
several years to come into flower and seed; 
it then dies off like the Sago Palm, the 
Caryota Palm, and others which flower but 
once without reproduction from the root. 
10 seeds 15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
PHORMIUM tenax (New Zealand Flax). Orna¬ 
mental and useful; the leaves may be 
shredded while green into a fiber that may 
be used for tying purposes. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 50 cts. 
Tenax varlegata. A variegated variety of the 
above. Very ornamental. 10 seeds 10 cts., 
100 seeds 50 cts. 
YUCCA. Six fine varieties, viz., Aloefolia fol. 
var., Angustifolia, Filamentosa Quadricolor, 
Tricolor and Whipplei. Each, pkt. 15 cts., 
the collection of six varieties for 75 cts. 
Quadricolor. A large and magnificent kind. 
The upper surface creamy yellow, in the 
center tinged with crimson and orange- 
yellow, and broadly bordered with dark 
shiny green. A native of Mexico; hardy. 
100 seeds 25 cts., 1,000 seeds $2. 
TREES 
DIRECTIONS 
APRICOT (Prunus Arnieniaca). Price on appli¬ 
cation. 
CHERRY, Mazzard (Cerasus communis). A 
hardy stock. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
LOQUAT (Eriobotrya Japonica). Seed supplied 
in season. Procurable only in spring. Oz. 
10 cts.. lb. 40 cts. 
PEACH (Prunus amygdalus Persica). From 
budded stock. Price on application. 
PEACH SEEDLING (Prunus amygdalus Per¬ 
sica). Price on application. 
PEAR (Pyrus communis). Used as a stock. 
Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2. 
PLUM, Myrobolan (Prunus communis). A splen¬ 
did stock on which to graft other varieties. 
Oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
QUINCE (Cydonia communis). Quinces gener¬ 
ally produce the same variety from seed, 
but occasionally vary. The stock is much 
used for budding- and grafting the pear. 
Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
WALNUT. Soft-shelled (Juglans regia). A 
superior variety. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs., on 
application. 
FRESH ORANGE SEED. Taken from ripe 
fruit, thoroughly washed and cleansed 
from pulp. One pound contains about 
1,500 seeds. Lb. 75 cts. Only during spring 
months. 
SMALL FRUIT TREES 
CURRANT, Black. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Red. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
Large Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
GOOSEBERRY, Large English Mixed. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 75 cts. 
GUAVA, Strawberry (Psidium cattleyanum). 
Sow in boxes and transplant when 2 inches 
high to pots. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
RASPBERRY, Finest Sorts Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts. 
STRAWBERRY, Large Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 75 cts. 
Red Alpine. This is the European wild 
strawberry. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
