PALMS and CYCADS 

Cocos australis 
ALMS are among the most striking plants which may 
be used for outdoor Southern planting. Their bare 
single trunks and huge, arching fronds distinguish 
them from all other plants. They always attract attention 
and give a decidedly tropical touch to the grounds. As 
street and shade trees, and in landscape plantings, they 
are excellent and worthy of extensive use. 
COCOS australis. A beautiful Palm, of 
vigorous growth, with grayish green, 
curved leaves. A very hardy sort, and 
one of the finest Palms for the Gulf 
Coast country. 
plumosa. Trunk smooth, 40 to 50 feet 
high. Leaves erect and spreading, 
about 15 feet long. A very fine Palm 
for avenue and street planting. 
CYCAS revoluta (Sago Palm). A Palm- 
like Cycad reaching a height of 3 to 4 
feet, with handsome, deep green leaves. 
Very hardy and ornamental. 
PHOENIX canariensis. A rapid grower, 
stately and ornamental. Very hardy 
and one of the best for outdoor planting 
in the Gulf Coast country. 
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix (Needle 
Palm). Trunk short, 2 to 3 feet, covered 
with fiber and numerous upright spines. 
Leaves dark, shiny green; under sur- 
face pale gray. Very hardy. 
SABAL PALM. The beautiful native Palm 
of the South, commonly called ‘‘Cabbage 
Palmetto.’’ Very hardy. 
THRINAX argentea (Coccothrinax argentea). 
A Fan Palm of slender growth and con- 
siderable height. Its many fronds are dark 
green above, lighter beneath. Used indoors 
in cool and temperate climates and outside 
in warmer latitudes. Formal and distinc- 
tive. Desirable. 
WASHINGTONIA robusta. Dark green, 
fan-shaped leaves. Hardy. Well adapted 
to Florida and the Gulf Coast country. A 
rapid grower. Height 50 to 80 feet. One of 
the finest for landscape and avenue 
planting. 
ZAMIA integrifolia (Coontie). Palm-like 
Cycad, with beautiful, tufted, dark green, 
fern-like leaves, about 2 feet high. Very 
satisfactory in low plantings. 
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Phceenix canariensis 
Ornamental and Lawn Grasses 
The most important grasses suitable for the South are 
offered here. Best lawns are grown from cuttings planted 
in spring and summer. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon dactylon.) A favorite for lawn 
purposes in the Lower South. 

Zamia integrifolia and Phenix roebelini 
CARPET GRASS (A xonopus compressus). 
A valuable lawn grass coming into gen- 
eral use. It resembles St. Augustine 
Grass and retains its color well in 
cool weather. 
CENTIPEDE GRASS (Eremochloa ophiu- 
roides). A fine lawn and pasture grass, 
thoroughly tested at the Florida Ex- 
periment Station. Withstands drought. 
LIRIOPE. See page 32. 
OPHIOPOGON japonicum. A _low- 
growing Ophiopogon with very narrow, 
dark green leaves, and resembling 
Liriope spicata. Excellent ground-cover. 
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS  (Stenota- 
phrum secundatum). A _ broad-leaved 
grass excellent for shady locations. 
May be grown close to salt water. 

The New Bitter Blue Stem 
Saint Augustine Grass 
A much improved type, stronger grow- 
ing, tougher, and extremely resistant to 
chinch-bugs. Throughout the year, it 
seems to keep its color better than the 
old Saint Augustine Grass, will stand more 
dry weather, and is equally at home in 
sun or shade. 
One bushel will plant about 900 square 
feet of lawn if the grass is set about a 
foot apart each way, or 450 square feet if 
spaced one foot by six inches. 
HOUSE PALMS 
ARECA (Chrysalidocarpus) lutescens. A 
fine house Palm, with graceful, arching, 
dark green leaves and yellow stems. 
CARYOTA urens (Fishtail Palm). <A 
tropical Palm for indoor culture. The dark 
green leaves are very long and broad and 
cut ina manner that resembles a fishtail. 
PHOENIX roebelini. Low-growing, with 
small, gracefully curved leaves. Most 
satisfactory. Hardy in south Florida. 
RHAPIS excelsa (flabelliformis). Probaby 
the best indoor Palm for homes and 
conservatories. Slow-growing. 

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