NEW FLORAL GUIDE, AUTUMN, 1914 
5 GRACEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL PALMS 
The Kentia Palm (KentiaBelmoreana). One of the 
- hardiest and easiest to grow. It 
is of slow growth, but is not affected by the dust and 
dry air of the house. Fine, thrifty plants, 6 to 8 inches 
high, 25 cts. each; larger size, 35 cts., postpaid; extra 
size, 50 cts., by express. 
The Fan Palm (Latania Borbonica). Has attractive, 
- fan-shaped leaves of rich shining dark 
green, and beautifully fringed. Greatly in demand. Fine 
plants, 6 to 10 inches high, 25 cts. each; 10 to 15 inches, 
35 cts. postpaid; 15 to 18 inches, 50 cts., by express. (See 
illustration below.) 
Ostrich-Feather Palm ( Ar u ecc \ toescms). Foliage is 
- rich glossy green, with bright 
yellow stems; it grows tall and slender, and is full of 
grace and beauty, becoming more beautiful and impres¬ 
sive as it grows older and larger. 6 to 8 inches high, 25 cts. 
each; 10 to 12 inches, 35 cts., postpaid; larger plants, 
50 cts., by express. 
Kentia Belmoreana Palm 
Phoenix Roebelini Palm. 
(New.) In some ways the 
most satisfactory of all deco¬ 
rative plants for house and conservatory culture,. Its grace¬ 
fully recurving leaves, with very narrow, dark green pinnae, give 
it a charming airiness. In large size only, $1 each, by express. 
Cocos Weddelliana Palm. This Palm has graceful, arch- 
— ing fronds and fine, deep 
green leaves. It is especially suitable for fern dishes. 6 to 8 
inches high, 3 fronds, 30 cts. each, postpaid; larger size, 50 cts. 
each, by express. 
Prices 
postpaid 
7 to 9 in. diam.65c. each, 2 for $1.00 
5 “ “ 40c. 44 2 44 75 
4 “ 44 25c. 44 3 44 60 
Baby Christmas Tree (Araucaria excelsa) 
l llFrrP> The above 4 Palms (omitting Phoenix 
»vuliv^ 1 Roebelini ) f mailing size, for $1, postpaid. 
The entire 5 in largest sizes for $2.50, by express. 
polished stems, 
larger sizes, if 
by express, 75 cts. 
and $1 each. 
Umbrella Plant ( Cyperus alternifolia). The Umbrella Plant 
- somewhat resembles a palm in general style 
and habit of growth. It grows rapidly. Good strong plants, 
15 cts. and 20 cts. each, postpaid; larger size, 35 cts. each, by 
express. 
Babv Christmas Tree (Araucaria excelsa). Grows nicely 
----— in parlor or living-room or for 
table decoration. It is exceedingly beautiful. Fine, sturdy 
little trees, 8 to 10 inches high, two or three tiers of branches, 
from 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each, postpaid; larger and heavier 
trees, $1 and $1.50 each, by express. 
Fern Balls from Japan. These pretty Fern Balls are so 
-—— - constructed as to send out beau¬ 
tiful emerald-green fronds from every point until covered all 
over. They are made from fern-roots and moss, and require 
no potting or soil. Directions for starting: Soak the ball in 
tepid water for a half-hour , then hang up; repeat every other day 
until growth is started. 
TL A Rubber Tree ( Ficus elastica). This well-known plant 
has thick, olive-green leaves and graceful, 
Fine plants, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, postpaid; 
sent 
yj iriiTP V 9Q i each, Kentia, Fan and Ostrich Feather 
VI Palms, the 3 for 65 cts., postpaid. Larger 
size, 3 for $1.35, by express. 
