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



THE "OSTRICH PLUME PERN," Nephrolepis Whit- 



manii — A great Fern. In fact, it is a plant that 

 appeals to everyone, and on that account will 

 -prove" a much more valuable and profitable plant 

 than other Ferns of this class. Everyone who 

 has seen it is charmed with it. As someone has 

 expressed it, "There is nothing like the Ostrich 

 Plume Fern in cultivation. In decorative effect 

 it so far outdistances the original variety that 

 • there is positively no comparison to be made. 

 We consider it the most valuable novelty that 

 has been introduced in man v, many years." It 

 has taken gold medals wherever shown. Fine 

 young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 65 cents. 



THE "NEWPORT FERN," Nephrolepis Scotti — Of 



much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Bos- 

 ton 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 fourteen-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, 15 

 cents; strong plants, 50 cents. 



THE "FLUFFY RUFFLES FERN," Nephrolepis 

 Superbissima — This new Fern is quite different 

 from all other Ferns. Its distinguishing char- 

 acteristics are its dark green foliage, darker than 

 any other Fern, its dense growth, much more 

 compact, and its irregular shaped fronds, which 

 give it the name of "Fluffy Ruffles Fern." The 

 fronds are very heavily imbricated, the pinnae 

 overlapping, and are 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 and the fronds firm and rigid, never 

 break down, so that it will stand more knocking 

 around than any other Fern. Fine young plants, 

 25 cents; strong plants, 75 cents. 



THE "FISH TAIL FERN," Nephrolepis Davallloides 

 Furcans — This is a grand Fern entirely distinct 

 from any of the other varieties of Nephrolepis. 

 Throughout the South and especially at New 

 Orleans this Fern takes precedence over all 

 others. The ends of the pinnae are so formed as 

 to resemble a fish tail, giving the fronds a crested 

 appearance, very effective. It grows into the 

 most shapely plant of any of the Nephrolepis. 

 Grand for house culture. Fine young plants, 20 

 cents; strong plants, 65 cents. 



THE "BABY'S BREATH FERN," Nephrolepis 

 Goodii — This has the finest foliage of all the 

 Ferns. It is so delicate that a lady on seeing it 

 exclaimed, "Call it the Baby's Breath Fern, as it 

 is so dainty in texture that a baby's breath 

 would set its fluffy foliage in motion." The 

 fronds are very fine and filmy, on which account 

 it has been called by some the Lace Fern. It is 

 an improved variety and the best of its type. 

 Nothing is daintier or more exquisite than well- 

 grown specimens in any size. Our reputation 

 for it that no Fern in existence can compare 

 •with "Baby's Breath" in fluffiness. Fine young 

 plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 65 cents. 



THE "BOSTON FERN," Nephrolepis Bostonlensis — 



In the vicinity of Boston, no other plant is so 

 extensively used as this graceful Nephrolepis, 

 which differs from the ordinary Sword Fern in 

 having much longer fronds, which frequently at- 

 tain a length of six feet. These arch and droop 

 over very gracefully, on account of which it is 

 frequently called the Fountain Fern. This droop- 

 ing 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 

 Plume Fern, as they are of an entirely different 

 growth; both have their place and both are beau- 

 tiful and desirable. Fine young plants, 20 cents; 

 strong plants, 65 cents. 



THE "PARLOR FERN," Nephrolepis Whitnianii 

 Compacta — -This is a condensed form of the 

 "Ostrich Plume" Fern, with valuable character- 

 istics added which are not evident in the parent, 

 the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds 

 which are superimposed on the main fronds, 

 looking as if two or more were condensed into 

 one. Graceful beyond description. Fine young 

 plants, 15 cents; strong plants, 50 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. F< r this reason it is more largely used 

 as a centerpiece in vases than are any of its 

 descendants. Fine young plants, 15 cents; strong 

 plants, 50 cents. 



Special Offer: 



The Fifteen Beantifnl Ferns as named, costing $2.70. for $2.25. 

 Fifteen Ferns in strong plants, costing $S.75, for $8.00. 



The 



Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes 



We have selected a few of the hardiest and most satisfactory varieties for filling Fern dishes, than 

 which there is no prettier table decoration for winter. Price, 10 cents each, or we will send six distinct 

 Dwarf Ferns for 50 cents. We have six other dis- 

 tinct Dwarf Ferns. We will send the twelve for 

 85 cents. These will make a fine full Fern dish 

 for the table. 



ADIANTUM FORMOSU3I — The popular Maiden Hair 

 Fern; very beautiful and graceful. 



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 orna- 

 mental. 



PTERIS ADANTODDES — One of the finest Ferns. 

 Has very decorative and handsome fronds. 



CYRTOMIIM FALCATUM, or HOLLY FERN — A 



beautiful and rapidly growing Fern that succeeds 

 exceedingly well, small plants making fine spe- 

 cimens in a short time. Fronds resemble branches 

 of holly, from which it takes its name. 



PTERIS CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA — A very pretty 

 and useful variegated variety, with silver mark- 

 . ings. 



PTERIS WTMSETTI — A beautiful low-growing 

 Fern, suitable for table dishes. 



Dwarf Ferns in Table Dish. 



