Archive image from page 47 of Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and. Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees, palms, shrubs, roses, etc. . descriptivecatal1903cali Year: 1903 46 CALIFORNIA NURSERY CO. LEVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Phoenix, Dactylifera—From this species we derive the well-known dates of com- merce. At various points in this State, wherever the plants have become of sufficient age, they are suc- cessfully producing their glorious fruit. It is highly ornamental, in addition to its usefulness. Pj&clinata—An elegant species, with long, handsome leaves, hav
Archive image from page 47 of Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and. Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees, palms, shrubs, roses, etc. . descriptivecatal1903cali Year: 1903 46 CALIFORNIA NURSERY CO. LEVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Phoenix, Dactylifera—From this species we derive the well-known dates of com- merce. At various points in this State, wherever the plants have become of sufficient age, they are suc- cessfully producing their glorious fruit. It is highly ornamental, in addition to its usefulness. Pj&clinata—An elegant species, with long, handsome leaves, having a pendulous habit. It is not quite so hard}- as some of the other sorts, but in protected situations succeeds admirably. Pritcfiardia, Filifera {Brahea Filamentosa)—The well- known California Fan Palm; it is a native of the southern part of this State, of erect, rapid growth, with immense, fan- shaped leaves of a light-green color, having numerous long, hair-like filaments attached. Sabal, Blackburniana—A slow-grow- growing variety from Bermuda; leaves long, blue-green, very convex at back. Mexicana—A robust grower: a large Palm more stocky than the follow- ing; not common. Palmetto — Tin: Cabbage Pal- metto. Famous for its historical associations and imperishability of its wood under water; a native of the Southern States; leaves long, numerously divided and deeply cleft.
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