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Inphormation
I write with reference to the Phormium article by
Bob Edwards (Chamaerops 17), and replied to by Charlie Wright (Chamaerops
19). There is a booklet printed about the Phormium cultivars. It
is: 'Checklist of Phormium Cultivars' by Peter B. Heenan (1991),
Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, P.O. Box 12, Lincoln
University, Canterbury, New Zealand.
The price in December 1992 was 10 New Zealand dollars,
including postage. Trevor Key, Chesterfield.
Sounds interesting! Probably a good idea to write
first to confirm availability and the current price. MG.
Phoenix Offer
With reference to my article in this issue (The
Other European) I would like to announce that seeds of the two species
mentioned (Phoenix theophrastii and Phoenix 'Gölköy')
are available from me, together with a habitat photograph of each
species, at £7 ($10) for 5 seeds of each.
The money raised from these sales will contribute
to create a small palmarum (palmetum?) that will be the first in
Turkey. Please write to: Dr. R. Esener, Posta Kutusu 29, 55001 Samsun,
Turkey.
A good cause if ever there was one. MG.
Sefton Park
I write reference your appeal for information about
Sefton Park. It lies on the outskirts of Liverpool. One of the glories
of the park was the Palm House. For many years this provided a heated
environment for growing a range of plants including palms. Unfortunately
in recent years the Palm House has fallen into disrepair. No heating
has been provided since 1986 and since 1992 there has been no glass
in the roof.
However, despite the lack of protection, a number
of mature palms have survived the winters, thus adding to the knowledge
on their hardiness. In response to your request for information
the Liverpool Parks Authority has provided the following details:
The Palms which have survived in the Palm House
from the original plantings are Chamaerops humilis (2), Trachycarpus
fortunei (2), Phoenix canariensis (2), Sabal palmetto, Livistona
chinensis (4) and Rhapis humilis (just survived). These palms have
survived since 1986 with no heat, and for the last three years with
no roof over them, although there is some protection from the sides.
The (Liverpool) winters have been mild however with
the lowest temperature 25¾F (4¾C) for the last three years, and
23¾F(-5¾C) since 1988. Also there have been no prolonged spells
of severe cold and only one fall of snow of any significance, and
that only lasted one day. No special measures are taken to protect
the palms although in the event of a severe spell of weather some
protection would be given if this were feasible.
Other plants surviving in the Palm House include
Musa paradisiaca var. Sapientum, Cordyline australis along with
many cultivars, C. indivisa, Yucca aloifolia and other Yuccas, Agave
americana, normal and variegated. This source of data on palm hardiness
is likely to dry up soon; the Liverpool Parks Authority intend to
restore Sefton Park Palm House in the near future. Roger Dixon,
Farnborough, Hants.
Don't sound so unhappy about it Roger! MG.

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