is at work on the plant. Apply Copperdine as a remedy. It is a good plan to use this preparation about once a month, as a preventive of disease. No harm. will be done to the plant if there is no real need for

it. If there is a need, its application will be found extremely beneficial.

Herewith I give a list of the Palms best adapted to general cultivation, with a brief description of the leading kinds :

Latania Borbonica (The "Fan Palm") (Fig 30) This is a very attractive plant when well grown. Its

large leaves have a spread of several feet, as the plant attains age Of spreading rather than upright habit. It will be found most effective if given a pedestal to stand on. A fine specimen is one of the most ornamental features of the most elegant hall. It imparts an air of refinement and beauty to the place which the most costly and elaborate furniture cannot give. Of

FIG 32-COCOS WEDDELLIANA

extremely easy culture. A rapid grower. Ornamental when small, and increasing in beauty with age.

Areca lutescens (Fig 31)-A very beautiful Palm, with gracefully arching foliage, of a rich green. This species is a general favorite. Its habit of growth is all that could be desired. Whoever owns a fine specimen has something he may well be proud of. In buy

ing it, it is well to procure what is called "made-up" plants instead of single ones. "Made-up" plants are formed by planting two, three or four plants of different sizes together, thus giving a bushy, compact effect which a single plant never has. The effect is that of a plant having several stalks from the same base. The

price asked is not much more than that for single specimens, but the value of the plant, from a decorative standpoint, is greatly increased.

Cocos Weddelliana (Fig 32)-This is without doubt the most elegant small Palm in cultivation. Its foliage is delicate, and extremely graceful. The habit of the plant is charming. This sort is excellent for table decoration, either in pots by itself, or as the centerpiece of a fern dish. It is a very valuable plant

for this purpose, as it is of slow growth, and is a long time in outgrowing its usefulness. One of the standard sorts.

Cocos insignis-This species is similar to C. Weddelliana, except that its foliage is heavier, and of stronger growth. "Made-up" specimens are charming ornaments for a small table by the window.

Calamus ciliaris-A fine sort for table decoration, or for jardiniere use. Of reed-like growth, with pinnate leaves.

Kentias-These are among the most useful members of the great Palm family. They will endure more rough usage without resentment than any other kind, with the possible exception of L. Borbonica. Kentia Belmoreana (Fig 33), often known as "the Curly Palm," is of somewhat spreading habit, while K. Forsteriana is of stronger growth, with heavier foliage. These sorts stand dry air and dust, and frequent changes of temperature, and are to be recommended as the best kinds for the amateur to begin with. Well cared for, they are good for years. "Made-up" plants are advised, because of the greater mass of foliage from the pot up which is secured by this method of planting.

Phoenix-The Phoenix Palms are extremely hardy, standing sun and wind better than any other species. On this account they are well adapted for use in vases for the lawn, in summer, and other outdoor work where most other Palms would be worthless. Large specimens are fine for use on the veranda. P. Canariensis is especially valuable for this purpose. P. reclinata (Fig 34) is of spreading habit. It grows rapidly, and remains in good condition for years. It can be wintered in the cellar, as can all the Phoenix Palms, if it is not convenient to keep them in the living room. P. rupicola is the most attractive species, with spreading foliage, gracefully arching away from the center of the plant. Pinnae long and narrow. charming kind for the amateur.

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Ptychosperma Alexandrae-A Palm of graceful habit, with broad, pinnated foliage, light green above, whitish-green below. A very rapid grower. A most desirable sort.