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ALSOPHYI/LA,'' AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN. 



The Boston Sword Fern. (Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis. 

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

 graceful Nephrolepis, which differs from the ordinary fern in having- much 

 longer fronds, which frequently attain a length of 4 feet. The fronds arch 

 and droop over gracefully, on account of which it is frequently called the 

 fountain fern. The drooping habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as 

 a single specimen on a table or pedestal. 25c to 50c each; extra size, SI. 25. 



D\iffi. A very handsome dwarf species. 15c to 50c each. 



Tuberosa. A beautiful large variet}- of the Sword Fern. 25c, 50c, 

 75c, SI. 50 each. 



Phillipense, A very handsome Sword Fern. Fronds not so large as 

 the Boston, but very easily grown; makes a fine pot plant. 25c to 50c each. 



PTERIS Tremula. One of the finest for house decoration, growing- 

 very rapidly, and throwing uplarg-e handsome fronds; makes magnificent 

 specimens. Easily grown and very popular. 25c each. 



Cretica. Alba.-Lineatac, A very prett)' and useful variegated va- 

 riety; charming-. 15c to 25c each. 



ONYCHIUM Japonicum, A delicate Japanese fern, with d^rk 

 green, glossy leaves; excellent for cutting; height 1' 2 feet. 25c each. 



WOODWAHDIA California. A splendid native variety, fine for 

 house, conservator}- or garden: will grow 6 feet high. 25c to 50c each. 



Three other pretty native ferns, commonly called "Goldback," "Coffee," 

 and "Lace" Ferns. Good plants, 15c to 25c each' 



