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22 GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY 
Ficus elastica, or INDIA RUBBER PLANT, the species commonly grown 
as a house plant, and the source of some rubber. 
Ficus repens, or CLIMBING Fic, an excellent climber, is used in many 
parts of the Conservatory. It shows up especially well where it grows 
around the base of the statues in the entrance to the Conservatory, 
and around the entrance to the Fern House. This vine bears a fruit 
the size of an ordinary fig; but not palatable. The leaves of the fruit- 
ing branches vary in size and shape from those of the rest of the vine; 
hence it has happened that the vine has been described under various 
names. 
Howea Forsteriana, or THATCH-LEAF Pao, is one of the most important 
palms grown for the home. The species comes from Lord Howe's 
Island. The palm does not fruit in this country. Two large ship- 
ments of seed are exported from Lord Howe’s Island each year, and from 
these seed the nurseries grow this palm by the hundred thousands. 
Howea Belmoreana, or CuRLY PALM, is also from Lord Howe's Island, 
and is also grown from seed exported from there. It is only less popu- 
lar than the preceding species. 
Jubaea spectabilis, or WINE PaLmM oF CHILE, is the southernmost 
American palm. grown tree yields about 90 gallons of sugary sap, 
which is boiled down to produce palm honey, or jaggery, a product used 
on ships and at coast hotels. There is some danger the tree will be 
extermintated. The edible fruit resembles small coconuts. 
Kentia Sanderiana is a rare palm that sends up many graceful sprouts 
from the root, hence is always surrounded by young palms. 
Kentiopsis macrocarpa is an exceedingly rare palm from Australia. 
It makes but one new leaf each year. It is valued for the rich henna 
color of the young leaves. ; 
Livistonia australis, or AUSTRALIAN FAN Pac, is the tallest palm in 
the Conservatory. The leaves are used for thatching and fans. 
Livistonia chinensis, a related species from China, is the most common 
species of fan-leaved palm in horticulture today. The specimen 
here is practically always in fruit. 
Magnolia grandiflora, or BULL Bay, belongs to the Magnoliaceae. It 
is a native of the southeastern United States, where it grows to be a 
tree 100 feet in height. The fragrant flowers often measure 10 to 12 
inches across, and are borne in great profusion. The flowers are fol- 
lowed by ornamental coral-red seeds. This is considered the finest of 
all broad leaved evergreens. In the Conservatory it blooms in May 
and June. 
Monstera deliciosa, or CERIMAN, or MEXICAN BREADFRUIT, a Native of 
tropical America, belongs to the Araceae, or Aroid family. This vine 
is grown in various parts of the Conservatory, having been found un- 
usually well adapted for covering the iron supports and girders in this 
house and the Fern House. Its rather showy flowers are borne during 
summer and fall, and fruit may be seen on the vine at almost any 
season. The fruit looks much like a cucumber, and has the flavor of 
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