. 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. Nursery stock, California, Fresno, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs. THE CREEK NURSERIES, [ 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 f
. 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. Nursery stock, California, Fresno, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs. THE CREEK NURSERIES, [ 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 ; 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 ; 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 ; 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. rqbusta. California. A distinct type; leaves drooping, dark green with white filaments. Petioles heavily spined; rapid grower; trunk slender. YUCCA Bayonet-leaved showy-flowered plants of our mountains facing desert cond
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