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



BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FERNS-Concluded 



The "Newport Fern 



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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 

 frotn 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 al- 

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

 strong plants, 75 cents. 



The "Parlor Fern 



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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 wnich 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 subdivided into perfect 

 miniature fronds; the side pinnae sjtand at right ang:es to the mid« 

 rib of the fronds, on edge instead of fiat, 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 "o}d original Sword Fem." 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 descendents. 

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



The "Crested Fern" 



Nephrolepis Seholzeii. 



X'he 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 otner 

 plumed ferns; furthermore, the loose, elegant arrangement of the 

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

 vents the center of even the largest specimen from becoming de- 

 fective 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 Nephrolepis. 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 gracefully, on account 

 of which it is frequently called the Fountain Fern. This dropping 

 habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as a single specimen on a 

 table or pedestal. This Fem should not oe compared with tne 

 Ostrich Plume Fem, as they are of an entirely different growth' 

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



The "Fluffy Ruffles Fern " 



Nephrolepis Super frissi ma. 



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

 tinguishing characteristics are its dark green foliage, darker than 

 any other Fern, its dense growths much more compact, and its 

 irregular shaped fronds, which give it the name of "Flufly RufPes 

 Fern." Tne fronds are very heavily imbricated, the pinnae over- 

 lapping, and so formed as to resemble miniature Ferns, giving it 

 the appearance of a Fern within a Fem. The plant is very sturdy 

 in its haoit. 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 appea- 

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

 each. No large size to offer. 



Q • I f\££ The Fifteen Beautiful Ferns as named, cost- 



OpeClCLL Uuer fag $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 

 *s no prettier table decoration for winter* Price, 10 cents each; 

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



ASPID1UM TSUSSIMENSE— The most valuable for Fem 

 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. 



PTERIS MAYII — A variegated variety, 

 able for edging Fern pans or dishes. 



Low-growing and suit- 



-A beautiful low-growing Fern, suitable 



PTERIS WIMSETTI- 



,for table dishes. 



PTERIS WILSONII— The most beautiful and useful of all the 

 crested sorts for pans or dishes. 



