Nephrolepis Piersonii 
THE “GOLD MEDAL FERN’’ 
This Fern received a gold medal from the Society of Amer- 
ican Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists at their meeting 
in Asheville, N. C., 1902, and is the only gold medal ever 
awarded by them for any plant whatsoever. An entirely new 
form of the Boston Fern. The pinnae subdivide, making 
miniature fronds which are superimposed on the main fronds, 
looking as if two or even three were condensed in one, giving 
the plant a graceful, feathery and plumy effect. Young plants, 
20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents. 
Nephrolepis Superbissima 
THE ‘‘FLUFFY RUFFLES FERN’”’ 
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 being much more com- 
pact, and its irregular shaped fronds which give it the name of 
“Fluffy Ruffles Fern.’”’ The fronds are very heavily imbri- 
cated, 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. Young plants, 35 
cents; strong plants, 75 cents. 
Nephrolepis Whitmanii 
THE “OSTRICH PLUME FERN’’ 
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 the Boston Fern, which has had the most 
phenomenal sale of any decorative plant that has ever been 
grown, but which cannot be compared to the Ostrich Fern for 
beauty and general effectiveness. Everyone who has seen it is 
charmed with it. As someone has expressed it, ‘“‘There is noth- 
ing 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 many, many 
years.” It has taken gold medals wherever shown. Young 
plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 
75 cents. 
Nephrolepis Goodii 
THE “BABY’S BREATH FERN’ 
This has the finest foliage of all the Ferns. It is so deli- 
eate 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. 
Youna plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong 
plants, 75 cents. 
The “Newport Fern.” 
MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD. 
Vast Spay 
LLM 
The ‘‘Fish Tail Fern.” 
Nephrolepis Davallioides Furcans 
THE “FISH TAIL FERN”’ 
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 ef- 
fective. It grows into the most shapely plant of any of the 
Nephrolepis. Grand for house culture. Young plants, 20 
cents; strong plants, 50 cents. 
Nephrolepis Scotti 
THE ‘“‘NEWPORT FERN’? 
Of much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Boston Ferns. 
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. 
Young plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 60 cents. 
Nephrolepis Elegantissima Compacta 
THE ‘‘TARRYTOWN FERN”? 
_ The fronds are considerably shorter than those of Elegantis- 
sima, and throw a great many more crowns, making it a very 
bushy, compact, symmetrical plant. It forms a round mass of 
foliage that makes it particularly desirable and valuable. One 
of the really great Ferns. Young plants, 20 cents; strong 
plants, 50 cents. 
Nephrolepis Exaltata 
THE “SOLD ORIGINAL 
SWORD FERN’’ 
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 en- 
tirely different from any of its progeny, hay- 
ing narrow fronds that are long and of very 
erect growth. For this reason it is more 
largely used as a centerpiece in vases than 
are any of its descendants. Young plants, 15 
cents; strong plants, 40 cents. 
Nephrolepis Whitmanii 
Compacta 
THE “PARLOR FERN”’ 
of the “Ostrich 
characteristics 
This is a condensed form 
Plume Fern’ with valuable 
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 con- 
densed in one. Graceful beyond description. 
Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 
cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents. 
