
PALMS and CYCADS 

Cocos australis 
ALMS are among the most striking plants for outdoor southern planting. 
Their bare single trunks and huge, arching fronds distinguish them from 
all other plants. 

Zamia integrifolia and Phenix roebeleni 
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 vig- 
orous 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. Suitable for plant- 
ing in central and southern Florida and 
in protected places farther north. 
CYCAS revoluta (Sago Palm). A Palm-like 
cycad reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet, with 
handsome deep green leaves. Will stand 
some frost. 
PHQ:NIX 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 surface 
pale gray. Hardy. 
SABAL PALM. The beautiful na- 
tive Palm of the South, commonly 
called “‘Cabbage Palmetto.” It has 
a large head of fan-shaped leaves 
crowning a straight trunk 20 to 40 
feet tall. Good for seaside plant- 
ing, for it does net object to salt 
water. Should be more widely 
used, for it is a very fine variety. 
One of the hardiest Paims. 
THRINAX argentea (Coccothrinax 
argentea). A Fan Palm of slender 
growth and considerable height. 
Its many fronds are dark green 
above, lighter beneath. Used in- 
doors in cool and temperate cli- 
mates and outside in warmer lati- 
tudes. Formal and distinctive. 
ZAMIA  integrifolia (Coontie). 
Palm-like cycad, with beautiful, 
tufted, dark green, fern-like leaves, 
about 2 feet high. Very satis- 
factory in low plantings. 
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LIRIOPE 
Lily-turf is a more familiar name for this 
indispensable plant. For compact edgings, for 
ground-cover effects, for informal use in 
borders, there are few plants more useful. 
Muscari (L. graminifolia densiflora; Big 
Blue Liriope), Broad, dark green, grass- 
like leaves, and lavender-blue flowers 
in dense spikes followed by black berries. 
Used as border plant, for porch-boxes, a 
ground-cover, or as a potted plant. 
Muscari exiliflora. Smaller leaf and flower 
than the preceding; otherwise similar. 
Muscari variegata (Variegated Liriope). A 
beautiful yellow-striped or variegated form. 
Spicata (Creeping Lirope). Leaves very 
narrow. Flowers light lilac to almost white. 
A fine ground-cover, 






Liriope 




Cocos plumosa 
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 
favoriteforla,npurposesintheLower South. 
CARPET GRASS (Axonopus compressus). 
A valuable lawn grass coming into general 
use. It resembles St. Augustine Grass and 
retains its color well in cool weather. 
CENTIPEDE GRASS (Eremochloa ophiur- 
oides). One of the best lawn and pasture 
grasses for the South. Spreads by runners 
on top of ground and withstands drought 
well. Recommended for spring lawns. Will 
set about 1200 square feet per bushel when 
set 1 foot apart each way. 
OPHIOPOGON japonicus. A low- 
growing Ophiopogon with very 
narrow, dark green leaves. Ex- 
cellent ground-cover. 
PAMPAS GRASS (Cortaderia ar- 
gentea). Fine, handsome clumps 
6 to 8 feet high. Very ornamental 
for screens and specimens. 
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS (Steno- 
taphrum secundatum). A broad- 
leaved grass excellent for shady 
locations. May be grown close to 
salt water. Sets about 800 square 
feet per bushel when set 1 foot 
apart each way. 
BITTER BLUE STEM ST. AU- 
GUSTINE GRASS. A _ much- 
improved type, stronger growing, 
tougher, and extremely resistant 
to chinch-bugs. Throughout the 
year it seems to keep its color 
better than most southern grasses, 
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 set about a 
foot apart each way, or 450 square 
feet if spaced 1 foot by 6 inches. 
GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES CO., Glen Saint Mary, Florida 
