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Phoenix Dactylifera. The Date Palm; is an erect, handsome palm. Native of Northern 
Africa and Tropical Asia, where the palm attains a height of 80 feet. Lives to a great 
age, and yields the Date Fruit of commerce. Hardy. Per oz., 10c; per lb., 50c. 
Reclinata. A very fine, large-growing species. Leaves pinnate. Largely used in Nice, 
Cannes and in the south of France for avenues, also the best for that purpose here, as 
it will stand severe frosts. A native of the Cape of Good Hope. Hardy. 20c 1.50 
Rupicola. This is one of the most exquisitely graceful palms and in elegance takes a 
similar place to that of Cocos Weddelliana. It is of aeaulescent habit, with wide- 
spreading, arching, pinnate leaves; a most valuable acquisition. Native of East India. 
Hardy... 20c 1.50 
Tenuis. This is a very hardy, elegant and desirable variety of Date Palm, with long, 
bright sea green leaves; much used for lawn planting. 20c 1.50 
Ptycliosperma Alexandra?. “The Alexandra Palm.” This is an extremely handsome 
Palm, although a somewhat slender-stemmed species. Leaves pinnate and beautifully 
arched, light green. Native of Australia, where it attains a height of a 100 feet. This 
variety will not stand much frost, but is very ornamental for pot culture. 25c 2.00 
Wrtshiiigtoniu Filifera. 
Areca Lutescens. 
Seafortliia Elegans. One of the most beautiful of the Palm family, and one of the 
finest subjects in cultivation for the conservatory, greenhouse or subtropical garden. 
Height 20 ft. Leaves from 2 to 10 feet in length, dark green. It stands quite a low 
temperature. Native of New South Wales. 20c 1.50 
Washingtonla Filifera. (See cut.) Well known California Fan Palm, which also 
goes under the names of Pritchardia Filamentosa and Brahea Filamentosa. Very 
hardy. Per oz., 10c; per lb., $1.00. 
Robusta. A robust Fan Palm, similar to W. Filifera, but with smoother, and darker 
green leaves, without threads. Per oz., 25c ; per 11)., $2.50. 
Practical Floriculture, a guide to tlie successful cultivation of florists’ plants for the 
amateur and professional florist. By Peter Henderson. New and enlarged edition. 
Every grower of flowers should have a copy of this splendid book. Mailed for $1.60. 
Gardening for Profit, a guide to the successful cultivation of the market and family 
garden. By Peter Henderson, illustrated by numerous new engravings. Mailed for $2.10. 
