Archive image from page 48 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1926fanc Year: 1926 THE FANCHER CREEK NURSERIES, FRESNO 43 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS PALM The popular Canary Island palm so widely planted in California KENTIA Used almost exclusively as an indoor decoration. Its stately and graceful drooping foliage renders it unusually attractive. G
Archive image from page 48 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1926fanc Year: 1926 THE FANCHER CREEK NURSERIES, FRESNO 43 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS PALM The popular Canary Island palm so widely planted in California KENTIA Used almost exclusively as an indoor decoration. Its stately and graceful drooping foliage renders it unusually attractive. Grown in tubs and pots only. The prices are regulated by the number of leaves the plant contains, as well as the height. For extra large specimens, write for price on size desired. Kentia fosteriana. 'Thatch Leaf Palm.' Robust growth; for house culture only. Large sizes are specimen plants. PHOENIX Widely planted in California for its semi-tropical appear- ance, easy culture, and robust growth. Its massive trunk, long feathery-like leaves borne on long and pendulous fronds give it a graceful yet majestic appearance. Phoenix canariensis. 'Canary Island Palm.' Handsomest of hardy palms; leaves pinnate, deep dark green; effective for lawns. WASHINGTONIA Our own tall growing, handsome California Fan Palm, found growing in all sections of the state. Can be heartily recommended as a specimen plant, planted in groups or rows. Hardy, and will grow in a variety of soils. Washingtonia filifera. 'California Weeping Palm.' 80 feet. Trunk attains diameter of 4 feet; leaves fan-shaped, with numerous divisions and whitish filaments. Petioles stout, smooth, 5 to 6 feet long, margined with hooked spines. W. robusta. California. A distinct type; leaves drooping, dark green with white filaments. Petioles heavily spined; rapid grower; trunk slender. DECORATIVE BEDDING AND BORDER PLANTS Of wide use in the beautification of home grounds affording a blaze of color in the divergent hues of their foliag
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