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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FERNS-Concluded 



The "Newport Fern" 



Nephrolepis Scotti 



Of much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Boston Fern. 

 The fronds droop gracefully, and are not as long and heavy as the 

 Boston. It is a rapid grower, and to see it in all stages of growth 

 from a runner in the bench to a 14-inch pot specimen will convince 

 you that it will be in great demand as a house Fern. This has 

 always been a favorite variety. Fine young plants, 30 cents; 

 strong plants, 75 cents. 



The "Parlor Fern" 



Nephrolepis Whitmanii Compacta 



This is a condensed form of the "Ostrich Plume" Fern, with 

 valuable characteristics added which are not evident in the parent, 

 the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds which are super- 

 imposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or more were con- 

 densed into one. Graceful beyond description. Fine young 

 plants, 35 cents; strong plants, 75 cents. 



The "Philadelphia Lace Fern" 



Nephrolepis Elegantissima 



The small size pinnae, or leaflets, are subdivded into perfect 

 miniature fronds; the side pinn]ae stand at right ang'es to the mid- 

 rib of the fronds, on edge instead of flat, giving both sides of the 

 main frond the same beautiful appearance. It is impossible to 

 conceive of the beauty and grace of this wonderful Fern from the 

 description. Fine young plants, 35 cents; strong plants, 

 75 cents. 



The "Old Original Sword Fern" 



Nephrolepis Exaltata 



This is the "old original Sword Fern." the_ "daddy" of them all. 

 the one plant from which -all the Nephrolepis we offer sprang. It 

 is entirely different from any of its progeny, having narrow fronds 

 that are long and of very erect growth. For this reason it is more 

 largely used as a centerpiece in vases than any of its descen- 

 dents. Fine young plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 75 cents. 



The "Crested Fern" 



Nephrolepis Scholzeli. 



The fronds are crested and stand erect, with a graceful arch, 

 forming a plant of ideal shape, and they never break down, giving 

 the plant a ragged appearance, as is so often the case with other 

 plumed ferns; furthermore, the loose, elegant arrangement of 

 the fronds, allowing a free circulation of air through the foliage, 

 prevents the center of even the largest specimen from becoming 

 defective or yellow. Fine young plants, 25 cents each; large 

 plants, 50 cents. 



The "Boston Fern" 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 



In the vicinity of Boston, no other plant is so extensively used 

 as this graceful Nephro'epis. which differs from the ordinary 

 Sword Fern in having much longer fronds, which frequently 

 attain a length of six feet. These arch and droop over very grace- 

 fully, on account of which it is frequently called the Fountain 

 Fern. This drooping habit makes it an excellent plant to grow 

 as a single specimen. on a table or pedestal.' This Fern should not 

 be compared with the Ostrich Piume Fern, as they are of an en- 

 tirely different growth. Fine young plants, 25 cents; strong 

 plants, 75 cents. 



The "Fluffy Ruffles Fern" 



Nephrolepis Superbissima. 



This new Fern is quite different from all other Ferns. Its 

 distinguishing characteristics are its dark green foliage, darker 

 than any other -Fern, its dense growth, much more compact, and 

 its irregular shaoed fronds, which give it the name of "Flufly 

 Ruffles Fern." The fronds are very heavily imbricated, the pinnae 

 overlapping, and so formed as to resemble miniature Ferns, giving 

 it the appearance of a Fern within a Fern. The plant is very 

 sturdy in its habit. Fine young plants, 75 cents. No large 

 size to offer. 



Fern Norwood 



A new type of the Ostrich Plume family. The frond is very 

 compact and the pinnae are finely serrated, giving it the appear- 

 ance of a strong feather plume. Fine young plants, 50 cents 

 each. No large size to offer. 



Q • 1 f^CC^m* The Fifteen Beautiful Ferns as named, costing 



OpeCiai V/rrer $5.25, for only $4.25. The Thirteen Ferns in 

 strong plants, costing $10.10, for only $9.00. 



Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes 



We have selected a few of the hardiest and most satisfactory 

 varieties for filling Fern dishes. For the best effect and most 

 artistic planting would suggest only one variety to the dish. There 

 is no prettier table decoration for winter. Price, 10 cents each, 

 or we will send five distinct Dwarf Ferns for 40 cents. 



ASPIDIUM TSUSSIMENSE — The most valuable for Fern 

 dishes; of strong but dwarf and graceful habit, of good color 

 and of the best keeping qualities. A clean, good grower and 

 very ornamental. 



CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM, or HOLLY FERN— A beautiful 

 and rapidly growing Fern that succeeds exceedingly well, small 

 plants making fine specimens in a short time. Fronds, resemble 

 branches of holly, from which it takes its name. 



Low-growing and 



PTERIS MAYII — A variegated variety, 

 suitable for edging Fern pans or dishes. 



PTERIS WIMSETTI — A beautiful low-gTowing Fern, suitable 

 for table dishes. 



PTERIS WILSONII— The most beautiful and useful of all the 

 crested sorts for pans or dishes, 



