. Catalogue of rare Florida flowers and fruits : season of 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. Catalogue of Rare Florida Flowers and Fruits for 1893. 7. CYC AS RBVOLUTA. Cycas Kevoluta. This ii the so-called Sago Palm, and is sometimes called the Jupaoese Fern Palm, which is a very appro- priate name. In s-oung- plants the stem is bulb-like, but develops into a stem or trunk as it grows older. The leaves, which are like elegant Fern-fronds, are remarka- ble for their great beauty, which is retained for years, as the leaves do not die
. Catalogue of rare Florida flowers and fruits : season of 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. Catalogue of Rare Florida Flowers and Fruits for 1893. 7. CYC AS RBVOLUTA. Cycas Kevoluta. This ii the so-called Sago Palm, and is sometimes called the Jupaoese Fern Palm, which is a very appro- priate name. In s-oung- plants the stem is bulb-like, but develops into a stem or trunk as it grows older. The leaves, which are like elegant Fern-fronds, are remarka- ble for their great beauty, which is retained for years, as the leaves do not die and drop off every year, as they do on most plants. While the frond-like leaves are of most graceful appearance, they are also of a firm, strong texture and difficult to injure. They are of a dark, deep green, and look as if varnished, which gives them a beau- tiful shinj'appearance. The leaves are in great demand for floral decorations and often sell for $3 each. It may well be termed a " Family Plant," as it lives to a great age, and can be kept in the family from generation to generation, growing finer and more valuable every year, proving an indispensable decoration for all occasions. As a decorative plant, both for indoor and outdoor (in sum- mer) use, it is without a rival, for its noble and majestic habit is most impressive ; and It is very hardy, its heavy, glossy fronds resisting alike the gas. cold and dust to which decorative plants must frequently be exposed. It is suited with any good garden soil. Pots should be well drained and water applied sparingly during the win- ter. Northern florists catalogue this plant at from $ to $100 each, according to size, which "of course keeps it out of the hands of flower lovers in general. We are glad to be able to offer fine bulbs, with leaves five to nine inches long, postpaid, for 50c. Larger and finer, by ex- Sress, 75c. each. Very fine plants with leaves from 12 to ) inches long, by express, $ each. T^l
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