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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
PALMS— 
OTLVESTRW 
(Sly van, or Wild Palm of Bengal, or 
East India Wine Palm) 
Each Per 10 
20 to 24 in., several characterized leaves, 4-in. pots 50c $4.00 
15 to 18 in., 2-4 leaves showing character, 4-in. pots 35c 3.00 
leaves very long, grayish green; pinna: numerous. One of 
the hardiest of the genus. A most valuable variety. 
♦TENUIS 
(Narrow) 
Each Per 10 
20 to 24 in., several characterized leaves, 4-in. pots 50c $4.00 
15 to 18 in , 2-4 leaves showing character, 4-in. pots 35c 3.00 
Resembles the common Date Palm, but of more slender 
growth, and finer in all its parts. 
♦SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS 
or PTYCHOSPERMA CUNNING- 
H AMI AN A 
(Ulawara Palm) 
24 inches. 4-inch pots.75 ceuts each, $6.00 per 10. 
18 to 20 iuches, 5 inch pots.50 cents each, 4.00 per 10. 
An elegant species of graceful habit and rapid growth; leaves 
very long, dark green. A well known variety. 
Continued. 
Our Popular Special Collection 
of Palms. 
These special collections are of good value and have never 
yet failed to please the purchaser. We will supply the follow¬ 
ing collection of Palms, selection to be left with us; 
10 varieties, 2-year-old plants, 12 to 18 
inches high, $3.00. 
10 varieties, 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 
inches high, $6.00. 
10 varieties, 4 to 5-year-old plants, 20 to 30 
inches high, $10.00. 
Those unfamiliar with Palms will do well to allow us to 
select for them, as our experience enables us to send out plants 
which will be most hardy and effective, and show the greater 
distinction in any location. 
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