West Grove, Penna. 
Decorative Plants 
Ornamental Palms and Decorative Plants 
Kentia Belmoreana Palm 
The lovely Phoenix Palm 
Araucaria excelsa (Baby Christmas Tree) 
The New Crested Holly Fern (see page 62) 
The Rubber Tree (Ficus eias- 
- tica). One of 
the very finest ornamental plants. 
Fine, sturdy plants, 65 cts. each, 
postpaid; larger sizes, 50 cts., 75 cts. 
and $1 each, by express. 
Sansevieria Zeylanica. J h e 
--- leaves 
grow erect, 1 to 2 feet high, and 
are beautifully cross-barred with 
pure white and deep green. 15 cts. 
and 25 cts. each, postpaid; extra 
size, 35 cts. each, by express. 
Kentia Belmoreana. This R a ' m * s not affected by the dust 
---- and dry air of the house, and will grow 
and thrive where few other plants would live. Plants, 6 to 8 
inches high, 25 cts. each; larger size, 35 cts. each, postpaid; 
extra-size, 50 cts. each, by express. (See illustration.) 
Phoenix Roebelini. Resembles the beautiful Cocos Wed- 
-- delliana in graceful foliage, but is 
much more vigorous in growth, and its gracefully recurving 
leaves, with very narrow, dark green pinnae, give it a lightness 
and airiness not surpassed by any other variety. 40c. and 50c. 
each, postpaid; larger size, 75c., by express. (See illustration.) 
^ 0FFF R> (53 1 Kentia, 25-cent size, and 1 Phoenix, 50-cent 
size, the 2 for 65 cts., or, with Araucaria, the 
3 for $1.10, postpaid; in largest size, the 3 for 82.35, by express. 
Latania Borbonica ( Tbe Fan Palm). Thrives in any 
- ordinary living-room in spite of heat, 
dust or drought. Has elegant, fan-shaped leaves, rich dark 
green, beautifully fringed. Grows easily. Fine plants, 6 to 
10 inches high, 25 cts. each; 10 to 15 inches high, 35 cts. each, 
postpaid; 15 to 18 inches high, 50 cts. each, by express. (See 
illustration.) 
Umbrella Plant (Cyperus alternifonus'). Can easily be grown 
- filled with rich soil, then filled with water. 
postpaid; larger sizes, 35 cts. and 50 cts. each, by express. 
Cocos Weddelliana. This is one of the most graceful of all 
- the smaller Palms. Its slender, erect 
stem is freely furnished with graceful, arching fronds and fine, 
deep green leaves. It is especially suitable for fern-dishes as 
the plants are of slow growth and maintain their beauty for a 
long time. Nice plants, 6 to 8 inches high, 3 fronds, 30 cts. each, 
postpaid; larger sizes, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, by express. 
Ostrich-Feather Palm ( Areca lutescens). Foliage is rich, 
- glossy green, with bright yellow 
stems, full of grace and beauty; easily grown. Strong plants, 
6 to 8 inches high, 25 cts. each; 10 to 12 inches, 35 cts., post¬ 
paid; larger plants, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, by express. 
Araucaria excelsa ( Bab y Christmas Tree). This is one 
- of the handsomest and most beau¬ 
tiful of all the decorative evergreens for house culture. It 
grows nicely in parlor or living-room, requires very little care, 
not subject to insects, stands hard usage well, is exceedingly 
beautiful, and has a distinguished appearance entirely different 
from anything else. Fine, sturdy little trees, 8 to 10 inches 
high, two to three tiers of branches, from 4-inch pots, 
75 cts. each, postpaid; larger and heavier trees, $1 and 
$1.50 each, by express. (See illustration.) 
in a bowl or dish half- 
15 cts. and 20 cts. each. 
>mm> 63a 
Kentia, Phoenix, Latania, Cocos and 
Ostrich-Feather, for $1.25, postpaid; 
same in largest size, the 5 for 
$2.75, by express. 
