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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



January, 1912 



The old-time Boston fern has long, loosely arching fronds 



Harris's variety is very like the original, but is less spreading 



Superbissimum viridissima. much denser and heavier in foliage effect 



A new dwarf Boston, likely to be a welcome window plant 



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Giatrasi, the most esteemed of the improved simple type, a slow grower Pierson's dwarf, a slightly plumed companion to Giatrasi 



SOME OF THE SIMPLER VARIATIONS OF THE BOSTON FERN. WHICH ARE THE EASIER TO GROW 



