GERMAIN’S 
PLANTS 
PALMS 
WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA. 
CHAMAEROPS excelsn (Hardy Fan Palm). 
Commonly known as Japanese Fan Palm; 
very beautiful and especially attractive for 
its odd, hairy trunk. In 5-in. pots, 50 cts.; 
larger plants, according to size, up to $15 
each. 
COCOS Australis (Brazilian Palm). This Palm 
has no rivals, being one of rare beauty and 
very ornamental; long, graceful leaves of 
bluish green color; a pride to any garden. 
$1 to $35 each. 
Flexuosus. In 3-in. pots, 75 cts. each. 
Pluitioso. In 6-in. pots, $5 each. 
CORYPHA Australis (Livistona Australis). In 
6-in. pots, 1% to 2 ft. high, $1 to $2; larger 
plants, balled, $2.50 to $5 each. 
CYCAS revoluta (Sago Palm). Any good garden 
soil will suit it. Pots should be well drained 
and water applied sparingly during the 
winter. $1.50 to $20 each. 
ERYTHEA armata (Brahea glauca; the Blue 
Palm). In tubs, $2.50 to $5 each. 
Edulis. One of the finest Fan Palms grown. 
In 3-in. pots, 1 to 1% ft. high, without char¬ 
acteristic leaf, 25 cts.; larger plants, 50 cts. 
to $5 each. 
KEXTIA Belmoreana. Very graceful: thrives 
well in pots, and one of the best Palms for 
house culture. In 4-in. pots, 1 to ft. 
high, $1; in 6-in. pots, 2 ft. high, $1.50 to 
$2; stronger plants, 3 ft. high. $2.50 to $3; 
large specimen plants, $5 to $45 each. 
Forsterlana. Similar to the above and of 
equal value as a house plant. Prices the 
same. 
LATA-NIA Borbonicn (Chinese Fan Palm). In 
3- in. pots, 75 cts.; 4-in. pots, $1; large plants. 
$1.50 to $7.50. 
PHOEMX Cannrlensls. One of the most beauti¬ 
ful Palms for planting on lawns and in 
parks. Small plants in 3-in. pots to large 
plants in tubs, 12 ft. high, from 25 cts. to 
$25 each. 
Reellnata. In 8-in. pots, $1.25; large plants 
in tubs, $2.50 each. 
RHAPIS ilubellifornls. Valuable for house dec¬ 
oration. In 6-in. pots, $1.50; 7-in. pots, 
$2.50; 10-in. pots, $5 each. 
SEAFORTHIA elegans. In 4-in. pots, 35 cts.; 
6-in. pots, $1 to $1.50; a few specimen 
plants, $5 to $30 each. 
WASHINGTONIA filifera (California Fan Palm). 
In 4-in. pots, 25 cts.; 6-in. pots, 50 cts.; in 
cans and boxes, 75 cts. to $1.50 each. 
RobiiNta. The most ornamental Palm for 
street and group planting; exceptionally 
adapted to our warm, southern climate. In 
4- in. pots, 25 cts.; 6-in. pots, 50 cts. to 75 
cts.; in cans and boxes, 75 cts. to $2.50 each. 
AGAVES, YUCCAS, Etc. 
AGAVE Americana. The well-known so-called 
Century Plant. Plain glaucous-green leaves. 
25 cts. to $5 each. 
Varlegata. Same as above, with white or 
light-colored stripe through the leaf. 25 
cts. to $5 each. 
Dcciplens. A dwarf variety with dark, olive- 
green leaves. 50 cts. to $1 each. 
DASYLIRION gracile. An admirable plant for 
subtropical gardening or indoor decoration. 
50 cts. to 75 cts. 
Glaucophylluni. Very decorative. Large plants 
in tubs. $7.50 each. 
YUCCA Glauca pendula. A very decorative va¬ 
riety. 75 cts. to $2 each. 
DRACAENA 
DRACAENA Brnziliensis. A sturdy, quick-grow¬ 
ing Dracaena, with broad, green leaves, and 
stout stem and leaf-stalks. As a decorative 
plant it has few superiors. A fine house 
plant. 75 cts. to $1 each. 
Australis. A palm-like tree growing to a 
considerable height, stem stout; leaves 2 to 
3 feet in length. Fine for avenues. 35 cts. 
to $3 each. Large plants, $8 each. 
Indlvisa. Narrower, longer leaves than pre¬ 
ceding. Fine for hall or porch decoration. 
In 5-in. pots, 35 cts. to 50 cts.; balled, $1 to 
$3.50 each. 
Tcrminalis. A splendid plant for house and 
window decoration, with bright, tropical- 
looking foliage of rich, crimson color; beau¬ 
tifully marked with white and pink in well- 
developed plants. 25 cts. to $1 ^ach. 
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