CALADIUMS, PALMS. 
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CALADIUMS—Continued. 
This magnificent genus of plants has in the last few years become very popular, both for decorating the conserva¬ 
tory greenhouse and for window boxes. They are also admirably adapted for planting in the open ground. 
They do best in a partially shaded situation, especially where protected from the heat of the afternoon sun, and if 
the ground is well enriched will not fail to please the most fastidious. As soon as all danger of frost is passed in the 
spring the plants or bulbs can be set out in the open ground. 
In the fall after the growth is finished, take up the bulbs and keep them in a warm,dry place, either in sand or 
charcoal, and in the spring they can again be set out. 
Our collection comprises over fifty of the best and most distinct varieties, including over twenty-five of 
the new Brazilian sorts. 
A description of the wonderful combination of colors and beautiful blending of shades in these plants is impossi¬ 
ble. In some the leaves are bright red with darker veins; some have a delicate rose-colored center, shading off to 
white; others are pure white and so transparent that writing held beneath the leaf may be readily deciphered 
through it. Many varieties are as brightly colored and as delicately beautiful as flowers. A bed of these grand 
plants will not disappoint you. 
If the bulbsare started in a warm greenhouse in December and potted frequently while in growth, they will make 
a most magnificent display in the house until all danger of frost is past in the spring, when they can be set in open 
ground if desired. Otherwise, by having the plants repotted as needed they can be kept in growth in greenhouses 
continuously from January until October. 
Palms 
Owing to the growing popularity of Palms we are making a specialty of them and have them in immense quanti¬ 
ties. and can supply them by the 100 or 1000. We devote upwards of 80,000 square feet of glass to this class of plants. 
During winter our Palm houses are kept under as low a temperatuie as is consistent with the health of the plants, 
and the largest part of our stock is carried through the summer in slat houses, where they have free circulation of 
air, and a clean and healthy growth, becoming thoroughly well hardened off by fall. Our plants can, therefore, stand 
long distance carriage without injury, and will not suffer from the sudden change from a high greenhouse tempera¬ 
ture when removed to that of a sitting room. 
All our Palms being grown inputs, can be forwarded during the whole year. Measure is from top of pot to top of 
plant , in its natural position. 
We would state that as all varieties do not grow alike, we cannot quote plants of equal height at the same price. 
Some are of rapid growth; others affect a dwarf habit. Young plants of such varieties as Phoenix, Seafo.rthia, and a 
few others do not show their characteristic forms of foliage until the second year. The lowest prices refer to 2-year 
old plants, ranging from 10 to 12 inches, according to variety. 
CULTURAL. DIRECTIONS. Use a compost of equal parts of leat mold, rich garden soil and well decayed cow- 
dung and some bone-meal. Give ample drainage, and keep plants in open air, but in partial shade during summer. 
Water regularly during summer. Keep soil moist only during winter, and foliage free from dust. Repot large plants 
in February and small ones twice during the summer. Tlio varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are tne most 
hardy, ami are suitable for Middle Florida; the others are for the conservatory and tropical countries. 
ARECA LUTESCENS 
20 to24 inches, 4-inch pots, 50 cents each, $4 for 10. 
24 to 30 inches, 5-inch pots, 75 cents each, $6 for 10, 
THREE PLANTS IN A POT. 
20 to24 inches.81.00 each. 
30 to 36 inches, very fine. $3.00 each. 
This is one of the most beautiful and valuable 
Palms. Foliage graceful, bright green, with rich 
golden.'stems. 
ARECA RUBRA. 
15 to 18 inches, 3-inch pots. 25c each, $2 for 10. 
20 to 24 inches, 4-inch pots, 50c each. $4 for 10. 
30 to 36 inches, 6 inch pots, $1 each. 
Somewhat similar to A . Lutescens., but of coarser 
growth. Stems red; foliage reddish green on the 
young growth. 
CHAMCEROPS FORTUNEI 
or EXCELSA. 
Chusan Fan Palmetto) 
10 # to 12 inches, 4-inch pots 25c each, 82 for 10. 
( with several 4 
15 inches < characterized > 50c each, $4 for 10. 
(leavesSin pots j 
The hardiest of all exotic Palms, suitable for 
either conservatory or open ground. 
CHAMCEROPS GRACILIS 
15 to 18 inches, 4-inch pots, 50 cents each, $4 for 10. 
18 to 24 inches, 5-ineb pots, 75 cents each, $6 for 10. 
A graceful variety with deeply cut fan-shaped 
leaves. 
COCOS WEDDELLIANA 
10 to 12 inches, 50 cents each. 
15 inches, 75 cents each. 
The most graceful of all small Palms; stems slen¬ 
der and erect; leaves long and narrow, of a rich 
green gracefully arched A valuable variety for 
decorating apartments. 
ARECA LUTESCENS. 
