Archive image from page 47 of Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and. Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees, palms, shrubs, roses, etc. . descriptivecatal1903cali Year: 1903 LEVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Phoenix, Dactylifera—From this species we derive the well-known dates of com- merce. At various points in this State, wherever the plants have become of sufficient age, they are suc- cessfully producing their glorious fruit. It is highly ornamental, in addition to its usefulness. Pj&clinata—An elegant species, with long, handsome leaves, having a pendulous habit. It is
Archive image from page 47 of Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and. Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees, palms, shrubs, roses, etc. . descriptivecatal1903cali Year: 1903 LEVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Phoenix, Dactylifera—From this species we derive the well-known dates of com- merce. At various points in this State, wherever the plants have become of sufficient age, they are suc- cessfully producing their glorious fruit. It is highly ornamental, in addition to its usefulness. Pj&clinata—An elegant species, with long, handsome leaves, having a pendulous habit. It is not quite so hard}- as some of the other sorts, but in protected situations succeeds admirably. Pritcfiardia, Filifera {Brahea Filamentosa)—The well- known California Fan Palm; it is a native of the southern part of this State, of erect, rapid growth, with immense, fan- shaped leaves of a light-green color, having numerous long, hair-like filaments attached. Sabal, Blackburniana—A slow-grow- growing variety from Bermuda; leaves long, blue-green, very convex at back. Mexicana—A robust grower: a large Palm more stocky than the follow- ing; not common. Palmetto — Tin: Cabbage Pal- metto. Famous for its historical associations and imperishability of its wood under water; a native of the Southern States; leaves long, numerously divided and deeply cleft. PHOENIX R E CLIN AT A. IVashingtonia, Sonorae—Washington Palm. This new palm is one of the hardiest and most beautiful known. It resembles somewhat, in growth and foliage, our well-known California Fan Palm; its leaves retain their green color during the winter months, and remain green for many years after they are developed. This is the second time this Palm has been disseminated in Cali- fornia, some fifteen years ago seeds having been received from an unknown source, the plants from which are now found growing throughout this State, often side by side with the California Fan Palm, when the distinct appearance of t
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