COCOS AUSTRALIS 
ROPICAL atmosphere is the theme of Florida plant- 
ings, and nothing can achieve it with such striking em- 
phasis as the huge, arching fronds of the many varieties 
of Palms which can be used in outdooor plantings. Palms 
need very little in the way of special care. They do require 
a rich soil with plenty of humus and moisture, and should 
be given at least two applications of fertilizer each year. 
This will keep them in fine condition. 
ARECASTUM ROMANZOFFIANUM (Cocos plumosa). Com- 
monly known as Queen Palm. Particularly adapted to the high, well- 
drained sections of Florida. 
BUTIA CAPITATA (Cocos australis). Recurved, gray-green foliage. 
Very hardy; rather dwarf. Thrives in any soil. 
CARYOTA URENS. Fishtail or Toddy Palm. Bipinnate foliage, with 
the appearance of haying been cut into hundreds of fish fins. One of 
the best conservatory and house Palms. 
CHAMAEROPS EXCELSA. Windmill Palm. Dark green, fan-shaped 
leaves on slender trunks. Very hardy. 
ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA AND 
PHOENIX ROEBELINI 
Washingtonia robusta 
In planting Palms, dig a 
CHR YSALIDOCARPUS LUTESCENS (Areca lutescens). Prized as 
tub specimens and house plants. Slender ringed trunk and graceful 
curved foliage. Suckers and forms a splendid clump. 
LIVISTONA CHINENSIS. Chinese Fan Palm. Handsome fan leaves. 
Hardy; prefers partial shade. Makes a good house Palm. 
PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. Canary Island Date Palm. Tall-growing, 
massive trunk; long, gracefully drooping foliage. Hardy. 
P. RECLINATA. Senegal Date Palm. Gracefully arched, dark green 
fronds. Suckers form a dense clump of feathery foliage. 
P. ROEBELINI. Pigmy Date Palm. Fine, fern-like foliage. A 
dwarf species especially suited for house culture; attractive also for 
patio, lawn, or foundation planting where temperature permits. 
SABAL PALMETTO. Cabbage Palm. A native Palm with a tall trunk 
and a large head of giant fan leaves. Very hardy. 
WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA. Thread Palm. A heavy trunk and a 
compact head of fan leaves copiously furnished with white threads. 
Hardy. 
ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA. Coontie Palm. A palm-like cycad with 
tufted dark green, fern-like foliage about 2 feet high. Hardy. 
large hole and fill in with 
rich soil and well-rotted 
stable manure. Do not dis- 
turb the roots in setting 
out the plant. Keep the 
fronds tied loosely together 
for several weeks to prevent 
wind damage. 
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