Acrocomia 
Oreodoxa regia—Royal Palm 
Arecastrum 
Palms and Cycads 
No planting subject equals the palm for lending character and distinction to the tropical 
scene, and nowhere in the country is it possible to cultivate successfully so large a variety as here 
in Florida. While the hardier types can be grown throughout the Gulf States and the South¬ 
west, it is in Florida that these subjects reach perfection. Yet in spite of a sub-tropical climate 
over most of the state, the general character of the native growth here is rather typical of the tem¬ 
perate zone. It is therefore more important to plant palms than any other form of vegetation to 
secure tropical atmosphere. 
And in planting do not hunt out the open areas in which to set them—put them where they 
can rise in stately fashion out of great masses of vegetation — or set them against such masses 
where they will tie into the general landscape scene. If you wish a large group in the open, re¬ 
lieve the feather-duster effect by interplanting some shrubbery and vines for ground-cover soften¬ 
ing. When planting in groups, use preferably the same or similar kinds — otherwise the effect 
will be confusing and lacking in singleness of purpose, as necessary in the landscape picture as 
with the painter's canvas. 
Special Cultural Notice. The Palm is one of our specialties and we grow many thou¬ 
sands of plants annually. As we use no heat, except for a few days in winter, they are healthy and 
stocky and in condition to ship at practically any time of the year. All pot- and tub-grown 
plants can be moved safely regardless of the season, but, in general, field-grown plants will come 
into growth again more quickly if moved during the warmer months of the year when root ac¬ 
tion is more vigorous. Make the ground very rich, and when once established they can not be 
fertilized too heavily. Where dry, watering and mulching should be attended to carefully until 
plants are established. In the fall, suspend cultivation and fertilizing to give them opportunity 
to harden up for the winter. During spring and summer the fertilizer can be heavily nitrogenous, 
but an application rich in potash can be applied to advantage in early fall to help them harden up 
well. In pots, soil should be rich and drainage perfect. Palms grown in the house need some sun¬ 
shine and an even temperature of about 70 degrees Fahr. Avoid drafts and sudden changes of 
temperature. In summer. Palms will appreciate plunging in the ground to the tops of the pots, in 
a half-shady, moist situation. Sponge the leaves occasionally to keep them clean and free from 
insects. 
PALMS 
Those referred to as hardy are suitable for plant¬ 
ing along the Gulf Coast and also southern Cali¬ 
fornia. Those marked sub-tropical will withstand a 
temperature of 26 degrees for a limited time; and 
those marked tropical are unable to stand tempera¬ 
ture lower than a light frost. 
ACOELORRAPHE [1] Wrightii. (Paurotis 
Wrightii.) Saw Cabbage Palm. Tropical. Native. 
This palm is usually found in moist, poorly 
drained soil. The slender trunks form large 
clumps, and the finely divided fan leaves on long 
slender stems are very handsome. 
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