July 30, 1908. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



51 



A Wonderful New Nephroiepis 



Nephrolepis Superbissima 



Introduction of 1908 



We desire to call attention to this new fern, which originated with us and which we are introducing this year. 



It is a very unique and distinct novelty— as distinct from Nephrolepis Piersoni and Piersoni elegantissima as they 

 were from Bostoniensis. It is, in fact, a complete break. The fronds are very heavily imbricated, the pinnte over- 

 lapping, making the fronds very dense and compact. 



It differs from the other Nephrolepis not only in form, but also in color, being a richer and darker green- 

 entirely different from the yellowish green of all the other Nephrolepis. The plant is very sturdy in its habit, the 

 fronds never breaking down. 



While a photograph shows a similarity to its predecessors, it is absolutely distinct, not only in the formation of 

 the fronds and color, but also in its habit and general characteristics. It makes a much more dwarf and compact 

 growth, the fronds being very dense, firm and rigid, and having a great deal more substance, so that it will stand 

 more knocking around than any other fern of this type. 



It is a sterling novelty. Experts who have seen it consider it by far the best fern ever sent out. It is a plant 

 that needs to be seen to have its great value and sterling qualities appreciated. It really is not in the same class 

 with the other varieties. 



It was awarded a rirSt=Clfl.SS L^CrilllCd.XC by the Royal Horticultural Society at Crystal Palace in 

 London, November, 1908, the plants exhibited there having been shipped from New York two weeks before that time. After 

 being exhibited in London, the same plants were shipped to Edinburgh, Scotland, where they were again awarded a FIrst-clasa 

 Certificate by the Scottish Horticultural Society. This will indicate the value of the plant as a novelty, and also demonstrates 

 in a very conclusive manner its- fine keeping and shipping qualities. 



We have just begun shipping advance orders, and new orders can now be shipped immediately on receipt. 



Do not fail to see our exhibit at the S. A. F. Convention, Niagara Falls 



Fine, strong plants, 2^4-in. pots, 15.00 per doz., $35 per 100: 4-in. pots, 

 $7.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, $1.5C each, $15.00 per doz. 



F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown=on=flBdson, New York 



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 Your Wants 



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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 



The Birmingham Florists' Society 

 left in a special car July 22 for West 

 Lake, near Bessemer, where the members 

 held their annual outing and barbecue. 

 President C. C. Thach, of Auburn Insti- 

 tute, was present and made an address. 



Florists from Mpntgomery and other 

 parts of the state also attended. The 

 West Lakes, near Bessemer, are ideal 

 picnic grounds and fine fishing and a 

 good time are always in store for those 

 who go there. 



EocK Island, III. — Henry Gaethje 

 has completed two large houses at his 

 place along the Watch Tower car line. 



Sandusky, O. — The board of public 

 service has asked for contractors' esti- 

 mates for the construction of a city 

 greenhouse, including the heating plant. 



..GERANIUMS.. 



OUR SPECIALTY 



Our collection is the finest and most extensive in the country, embracing the cream 

 of the standard sorts, and new varieties from the foremost introducers of the world. 



We have a fine stock ready for immediate shipment from 2-in. pots, standard sorts, at 



$2.00 per 100 and up. 



We will send 1000, fifty each of twenty varieties, our selection, for $18.50. A splendid 



collection to stock up on. 500 for $9.50. 



We have the following in extra fine shape, in 2-in. pots, ready for 3-in., just the stock to 



grow on for Christmas: 



8. A. Nutt $2.00 per 100 Mrs. Lawrence $3.00 per 100 



Alph. Ricard 2.00 " La Pllote 2.00 " 



E. B. Treso 3.00 " Berthe de PreslUy 8.00 " 



Peter Benderson 3.00 " PaulCrampel 6.00 " 



Smllax- Strong plants from 2-in. pots $2 00 per 100; $18.50 per 1000 



Bardy CbrysantbemumB— Good assortment 2.00perl00; 17.50perl000 



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Maids. Brides, Gates, 

 Ivory, 2Vin., $3.00 per 100. 

 4-in. grafted Kate Moulton, Maids. Brides* 

 Mac Arthur, $12.00 per 100. 



POIN8ETTIAS, 2-in.. $5.00; 2i2-in., $7.00 per 100. 



AsparacuB Sprengrerl, 2-in., $2.50; 2^-in., 

 $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosua, 2-in., 

 $3.00 per 100. Smllax, 2-in., r2.00: 2hi-in., $2.50 

 per 100. 



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BEGONIA GLOIRE Oe LORRAINE 



2^-in. pots, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 



POINSETTIAS 



2^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 



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