. The book of Ceylon; being a guide to its railway system and an account of its varied attractions for the vistor and tourist . 374. GROUP OF PALMS. 375. LIANA 376. A DOUBLE COCOANUT IN 1892. Tin-: nooK of 2r>g They grow closely crowded together from a common root, and Main Linetheir stems are knotted like all grasses, of which thcv are the wonderlul species. Having now explored the south-west corner we return tothe oval group of palms near the entrance and entering themain central drive illustrated by plates 378 and 392, we lindourselves at once in a grove of
. The book of Ceylon; being a guide to its railway system and an account of its varied attractions for the vistor and tourist . 374. GROUP OF PALMS. 375. LIANA 376. A DOUBLE COCOANUT IN 1892. Tin-: nooK of 2r>g They grow closely crowded together from a common root, and Main Linetheir stems are knotted like all grasses, of which thcv are the wonderlul species. Having now explored the south-west corner we return tothe oval group of palms near the entrance and entering themain central drive illustrated by plates 378 and 392, we lindourselves at once in a grove of exquisite beauty, its charmingfeatures being due to the careful planting of the shrubs andtrees, which form a bank of ornamental and flowering plantsrising gradually from the edge to the tall trees which constitutethe background and overhanging canopy. The first turn on \io„„,ncittthe left is Monument Road, where we shall find the famous Koaukauri pine of New Zealand, the curious candle tree with itspendulous fruits which resemble so many candles hanging bytheir wicks from the branches; and the most interesting doublecocoanut palm [Lodoicca sechcllaruni).
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