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 disapointed if they do not receive all of the varieties they may order. We promise, how¬ 
ever, to book such varieties as we cannot supply and forward them promptly upon arrival. As 
it is impossible to test the vitality or genuineness of this class of Jjseed, we cannot hold our¬ 
selves in any way responsible for the results of crop. As many varieties of Palms take a long 
time to germinate, we advice patience and careful attention to attain successful results. 
Palms are among the finest and handsomest of all plants. In a young 
state they do not show their distinctive 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 Inland of Mad¬ 
agascar, in New Zealand and in Australia. 
Hauerii (Seaforthia robusta). Not very hardy in this climate, except 
under glass. A native of Norfolk Island. 10 seeds 25 cts., 100 
seeds $2. 
Lutescens. 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. 
ARECA LUTESCENS 
CHAMAEROPS. The various species of Chamaerops 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. 
Cnnarlensis. 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. Nativo of the East Indies. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Humllis (Dwarf Fan Palm). An extremely handsome plant. Very 
fine and well worthy of cultivation. Native of southern Europe. 
Oz. 20 cts.. lb. $2. 
CORYPHA australis (Livistona australis). A stately Fan Palm with 
slender trunk, from East Australia. Hardy in Southern California; 
several fine specimens may be seen in Los Angeles. 10 seeds 20 cts., 
100 seeds $1.50. 
ERYTIIEA armata (Brahea glauca; Blue Palm). One of the most 
elegant Fan Palms, from the islands of Lower California. Leaves 
glaucous blue. Hardy; 10 seeds 25 cts., 100 seeds $2. 
Edulis (Brahea edulis). A rapid-growing variety from the Guadalupe 
Islands. Fan-shaped leaves, bright green. Hardy; 10 seeds 15 cts., 
100 seeds $1. 
PHOENIX Canariensis. An elegant and most hardy variety of the 
Date Palm, much used around Los Angeles for lawns. Very hand¬ 
some and durable. 10 seeds 10 cts., 100 seeds 50 cts. 
Dactylifera. The Date Palm; is an erect, handsome palm. Native 
of northern Africa and tropical Asia, where the palm attains a 
height of 80 ft. Lives to a great age, and yields the date fruit of 
commerce. Hardy; Oz. 20 cts., lb. $1.50. 
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; 10 seeds 15 
cts., 100 seeds $1. 
Rupicola. This is one of the most exquisitely graceful palms, and 
in elegance takes a similar place to that of Cocos Weddclliana. It 
is of acaulescent habit, with wide-spreading, arching, pinnate 
leaves; a most valuable acquisition. Native of East Indies. 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 plant¬ 
ing. 10 seeds 15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
SEaFORTHIA elegans. One of the most elegant 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. 10 seeds 15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
SVASHINGTONIA filifera. The well-known California Fan Palm, 
which also goes under the names of Pritchardia filamentosa and 
Brahea filamentosa; very hardy. Oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
Robusta. A robust Fan Palm, similar to W. filifera, but with 
smoother and darker green leaves without threads. Oz. 25 cts., 
lb. $2.50. 
DECORATIVE PLANT SEEDS 
AGAVE. Six fine varieties, viz., Ajnericana fol. var. Densiflora, 
Deserti, Heteracantha, Univittata 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, 
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