PALMS and CYCADS 
ACCELORRAPHE wrighti (Paurotis wrighti; 
Saw Cabbage Palm). A fan palm of the 
Everglades with several trunks 40 feet 
ALMS and cycads are perhaps the most handsome of all plants for glorifying the 
southern landscape. Outlined against the sky on moonlight nights, their beauty is 
tall and leaves 3 feet across, divided be- ‘displayed in romantic fashion. They make excellent specimens on the lawn and are also 
low the middle into narrow segments. very fine for street planting. 
Excellent for landscaping. Arecastrum or Cocos plumosa is the easiest of all varieties to use. A single tree may be 
planted as a lawn specimen, or groups of three, five, or seven may be used. This palm, 
ARECASTRUM romanzoffianum (Cocos even in large sizes, is readily transplanted. 
plumosa). A medium-sized tree to 30 feet Pp bet ae : : ay. ; 
or more with a graceful crown of 8 to 15- Palms are well worth taking care of. They need rich soil with plenty of humus and 
foot leaves. It has a smooth, plainly | ™oisture at all times. Fertilizer should be given them about twice every year. Trees kept 
ringed trunk and feathery foliage. Our in good condition are not likely to fall prey to any plant troubles. 
best and most desirable palm. Our large 
planting consists of many sizes of extra- 
choice specimens. a eae 
CYCAS ecircinalis (Queen Sago). Leaves 
much longer and more feathery than the 
common Sago Palm. Although it is 
tender, it is worth the extra care it re- 
quires in the way of abundant moisture 
and partial shade. 
LIVISTONA chinensis (Chinese Fan Palm). 
A hardy, rather slow-growing species 
with a stout trunk and large, dark green, 
fan-like leaves often 4 to 6 feet in diam- 
eter. Fine for house and patio decoration 
for it likes shade. Long lived. 
PHQNIX canariensis (Canary Island Date). 
A massive, stately palm that is fine for 
lawn specimens or for street planting, 
especially in northern Florida where the 
tender sorts will not grow. It has an erect 
single stem and a dense head of large, 
curving leaves often 15 feet long. Grows 
quickly on heavier moist soils. 
reclinata. Fine for either indoor or out- 
door use. Produces arched, very dark 
green leaves, and when allowed to grow 
naturally it makes an immense plumy 
clump. When trimmed to three or four 
trunks it develops into a real beauty. 
reebeleni (Pigmy Date). A dwarf species 
especially good for pot culture. The plant 
is very full foliaged, and the leaves are 
very delicately cut, like a fern. Likes 
moist soil and will stand some cold. 
rupicola (Cliff Date). Forms a dense 
clump of gracefully curving leaves 20 to 
30 feet tall. Its beautiful habit and bushy 
growth make it a favorite for tub or pot 
culture. A rare and really beautiful 
variety. 
Phcenix canariensis 
Cocos plumosa 
(Plumy Coconut) 
SABAL palmetto (Cabbage Palmetto). Very 
hardy, with an erect trunk 20 to 40 feet 
high and a large head of fan-like leaves. 
Resistant to salt water, and suitable for 
street planting along the coast. Deserves 
wider planting, for this is a very worth- 
while sort. 
blackburniana. A rare, very tall species 
with larger leaves and drooping habit of 
growth. Hardy, and therefore desirable 
for outdoor use. 
THRINAX argentea. A dwarf palm good 
for outdoor use, especially in the shade. 
Fan-like, dark green fronds, silvery on 
the underside. Formal and distinctive. Royal, Phoenix, 
and Cycas Palms 
ZAMIA integrifolia. Dark green, fern-like 
leaves about 2 feet tall. Very useful in 
dry, sunny positions and for low borders 
or hedges. 
JACK O. HOLMES, INC., TAMPA, FLORIDA 27 
