Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main 
St # , Los Angeles, Cal. 
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phcenix canariensis (See page 66) 
Palm and Other Decorative Plant Seeds 
As many of the seeds of this class of plants are not reliable unless fresh, and as the varieties do not reach us 
very regularly from the collectors, we trust our customers will not feel disappointed if they do not receive all of 
the varieties they may order. We promise, however, to book such varieties as we cannot suppty and forward them 
promptly upon arrival. As it is impossible to test the vitality or genuineness of this class of seed, we cannot hold 
ourselves in any way responsible for the results of crops. As many varieties of Palms take a long time to germi¬ 
nate, we advise patience and careful attention to attain successful results. 
PALM SLEDS 
Palms are among the finest and handsomest of all plants, 
characters. 
ARECA. A genus of elegant pinnate-leaved Palms, which 
are widely distributed over the earth, some of the 
species being found in the East Indies, while others 
occur in the West; they exist also in the Island of 
Mauritius and its dependencies, in the Island of 
Madagascar, in New Zealand and in Australia. 
Bauerii (Seaforthia robusta). Not very hardy in this 
climate, except under glass. A native of Norfolk 
Island. 10 seeds 25 cts., 100 seeds $2, 
Lufescens, An extremely beautiful plant with arching 
pinnate leaves; will not stand frost. A native of the 
Mascareen Islands. 10 seeds 25 cts., 100 seeds $2. 
Rubra. The leaves are pinnate and arching; in a 
voung state bright red, changing with age to dark 
green. Native of the East Indies; not hardy out-of- 
doors. ]0 seeds 25 cts., 100 seeds $2. 
In a young state they do not show their distinctive 
CHAMAER0PS. The various species of Chameerops are 
found scattered through southern Asia, northern 
Africa, semi-tropical North America and the South 
of Europe. Leaves fan-shaped; fruit a one-seeded 
berry. 
Canariensis. A handsome palm worthy of cultivation, 
either for lawn or for pot culture. 10 seeds 15 cts., 
100 seeds $1. 
Excelsa (Hardy Fan Palm). This palm grows to the 
height of from 20 to 30 ft.; leaves fan-shaped; trunk 
enclosed by a dense mass of rough fibers. Native 
of the East Indies. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Hu mills (Dwarf Fan Palm). An extremely hand- 
som plant. Very fine and well worthy of cultiva¬ 
tion. Native of southern Europe. Oz. 20 cts., lb. 
$ 2 . 
