Ornamental Department • Palms 
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PALMS 
During winter, our Palm houses are kept under as low a temperature as is consistent with the health of the plants, and 
tne largest part ot our stock is earned through the summer in slat houses, where they have free circulation of air and a clean 
and healthy growth, becoming thoroughly hardened off by fall. Our plants can, therefore, stand distant carriage without 
injury, and will not suffer from the sudden change when removed from a high greenhouse temperature to that of a sitting-room. 
All our 1 alms, being grown in pots, can be forwarded during the whole year. Measure is from top of pot to top of plant, 
in its natural position. * K v ’ 
We would state that as all varieties do not grow alike, we cannot quote plants of equal height at the same price. Some 
are ot rapid growth, others affect a dwarf habit. Young plants of such varieties as Phoenix, Seaforthia and a few others, do 
not show their characteristic forms of foliage until the second year. The lowest prices refer to two-year-old plants, ranging 
from 10 to 12 inches, according to variety. 
Cultural Directions.— Use a compost of equal parts of leaf-mold, rich garden soil and well-decayed cow-dung and 
some bone meal. Give drainage and keep plants in open air, but in partial shade during summer. Water regularly during 
summer. Keep soil only moist during winter and foliage free from dust. Repot large plants in February and smaller ones 
twice during summer. I he varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are the most hardy and suitable for open ground in middle 
rlorida: the others are for the conservatory and tropical countries. 
Areca 
Areca lutesoens. One of the most beautiful and valuable 
Palms. Foliage graceful, bright green, with rich golden stems. 
each io 
24 to 30 in., from 5-in. pots.£1 00 £9 00 
20 to 24 in., from 5-in. pots. 75 7 00 
18 to 20 in., from 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 
15 to 18 in., from 3-in. pots. 35 3 00 
A. lutescens. We offer a fine lot of made-up plants, three 
plants in a pot. each io 
24 to 30 in., very bushy, 6-in. pots.£2 00 £15 00 
20 to 24 in., very bushy, 5-in. pots. 100 900 
18 to 20 in., bushy, 5-in. pots. 75 7 00 
15 to 18 in., bushy, 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 
Chamaerops 
Chamaerops Canariensis. Quite dwarf in habit, leaves 
bright green. A desirable variety. each io 
18 to 20 in., from 5-in. pots.£0 75 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots. 50 £4 00 
C. Fortune!, or excelsa (Chusan Fan Palmetto!. The hardiest 
of all exotic palms. Stands a cold of several degrees below 
freezing. Grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. Is very graceful 
and ornamental. Does best in a rich and partially shaded 
situation. each 10 
15 in., extra-strong plants .£0 75 £6 00 
12 to 15 in., strong plants . 50 4 00 
C. gracilis. A very graceful variety, with deeply cut, fan¬ 
shaped leaves. each 10 
18 to 20 in., from 5-in. pots.£0 75 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots. 50 £4 00 
*Cycas revoluta. Sago Palm 
A valuable decorative plant, both for garden and house. 
We have a beautiful stock of this old favorite. Hardy at 
Charleston. each 
Stems 5 in. in diam., 10 to 12 perfect leaves .£3 00 
Stems 4 in. in diam,. 8 to 10 perfect leaves. 2 50 
Stems 4 in. in diam . 6 to 8 perfect leaves. 1 50 
Stems 3^ to 4 in. diam, 5 to 6 perfect leaves. 1 00 
*Cocos campestris 
Leaves spreading, recurved; segments narrow, lanceolate. 
each 10 
18 to 24 in., from 5-in. pots.£0 75 £6 00 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 
Kentia 
Kentia Belmoreana (Howea, or Curled-leaf Palm). A most 
graceful variety, with beautiful, drooping foliage. Decidedly 
the most popular palm grown. 12 to 15 in.. 4 to 5 charac¬ 
terized leaves, from 3-in. pots, 50 cts. each, £4 for 10. 
K. Forsteriana (Thatch-leaf Palm). The most robust of the 
genus; leaves broader than those of K. Belmoreana. Stems 
often of a reddish cast. each io 
18 to 20 in., several characterized leaves, from 
4-in. pots.£1 00 
15 to 18 in., several characterized leaves, from 
4-in. pots. 75 
12 to 15 in., several characterized leaves, from 
3-in. pots. 50 £4 00 
*Latania borbonica. Chinese Fan Palm 
The most popular of all the fan-leaved Palms. Very desirable 
for all decorative purposes. 
each 10 
30 to 36 in., 8 to 10 characterized leaves. 8-in. pots£2 50 
24 to 30 in., 6 to 7 characterized leaves, 6-in. pots. 1 50 £12 50 
20 to 24 in., 6 characterized leaves, 5-in. pots. 1 00 8 00 
18 to 20 in., 5 characterized leaves, 5-in. pots. 75 6 00 
15 to 18 in., 4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5-in. pots .50 4 00 
12 to 15 in., 2 to 3 characterized leaves, 4-in. pots 35 3 00 
KENTIA BELMOREANA 
