. Dreer's midsummer list 1926 . Kentia Belmoreana Phoenix Roebeleni. The most graceful of the Phoenix, and a Palm which has become one of the most popular for room decora- tion. The plant is of vigorous growth, and its gracefully, re- curving leaves, with very narrow dark green pinnae give it a lightness and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, by Cocos Weddeliana; at the same time it is as hardy as a Kentia, suc- ceeding admirably as a house plant. 3-inch pots, fine young plants $0 50 each 4-inch pots, fine young plants 1 00 each 6-inch pots, specimen plants. 2 50 each Eentia Forsteriana. Thi
. Dreer's midsummer list 1926 . Kentia Belmoreana Phoenix Roebeleni. The most graceful of the Phoenix, and a Palm which has become one of the most popular for room decora- tion. The plant is of vigorous growth, and its gracefully, re- curving leaves, with very narrow dark green pinnae give it a lightness and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, by Cocos Weddeliana; at the same time it is as hardy as a Kentia, suc- ceeding admirably as a house plant. 3-inch pots, fine young plants $0 50 each 4-inch pots, fine young plants 1 00 each 6-inch pots, specimen plants. 2 50 each Eentia Forsteriana. This splendid variety is very similar to K. Belmoreana, but of stronger growth, with broader, heavier foliage. Inch pots 3 4 5 Inches high 12 15 24 Each SO 50 1 00 2 00 Inch pots Inches high Each 6 30 $3 00 7 36 5 00 7 42 7 50 Kentia Forsteriana (Made-up Plants). These are specimens ^_made by planting several plants together; very useful decora- tive specimens. Inches high Each 5-inch pots 20 $2 50 6-inch pots 30 4 00 7-inch"tubs 36 7 50 Tubs Inches high Each 7-inch tubs 40 $10 00 8-inch tubs 42 12 50 8-inch tubs 45 IS 00 AQUATIC PLANTS FOR AQUARIUMS It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the j'oung as well asto the older members of thehousehold, than to watch the development of animal and plant life in the aquaria. Fish wUl not thrive imless enough plants are growing to furnish them with oxygen. To do this there should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of water. The ideal temperature is about 50 degrees, and a shady comer, or a window facing north, is best during the summer, and an east window during the winter. (Cultural Leaflet on request.) Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with dark-green ovate leaves and light stems. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and popular submerged plant. 25 cts. per bunch; per doz. Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the
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