FERNS 



The texture of the fronds of this plant is much 

 firmer and thicker than that of any other 

 variety of this class that I have any knowledge 

 of, and, because of this, it is able to withstand 

 the unfavorable conditions of the ordinary 

 living-room to a surprising degree. It is a 

 strong grower, of upright, spreading habit, 

 and young plants soon develop into fine speci- 

 mens. If you have failed with Adiantums 

 heretofore, give this variety a trial, and I pre- 

 dict success if it is given careful treatment. 



Pteris Wilsoni is a crested Fern that is sure 

 to please. This has clear green foliage. Vic- 

 torise is another member of the Pteris family 

 with silvery white variegation running the 

 entire length of each frond and its divisions. 

 This is a most beautiful plant. It has the 

 merit of being able to flourish under conditions 

 where its more delicate relatives would prove 

 sorry failures. 



Cyrtomium falcatum, better known as the 

 Holly Fern, because of its thick, dark, shining 

 leaflets, does well in the living-room. Put 

 this variety side by side with A. Croweanum or 

 N. Whitmani, and you find it difficult to believe 

 that they are all members of the same family, 

 so unlike are they in general appearance. 



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