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



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"Teddy Junior" Fern. 



THE "FLUFFY RUFFLES FERN," Nephrolepis Superbis- 

 sima — 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 shaped 

 fronds, which give it the name of "Fluffy Ruffles Fern." 

 The fronds are very heavily imbricated, the pinnae over- 

 lapping, 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, 60 cents. 



THE "BABY'S BREATH FERN," Nephrolepis Goodil — 



This has, the finest foliage of all the Ferns. It is so deli- 

 cate 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 im- 

 proved variety and the best of its type. Nothing is 

 daintier or more exquisite than well-grown specimens 

 in any size. Qur reputation for it that no Fern in ex- 

 istence can compare with "Baby's Breath" in flufflness. 

 Fine young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents. 



THE "LONDON FERN," Nephrolepis Todeaoides— A feath- 

 ery fronded variety similar to the Ostrich Plume vari- 

 ety, the fronds being more stiff and erect and the pinnae 

 more finely divided. A fine Ostrich Plume sort, and we 

 recommend it in all respects. Fine young plants, 15 

 cents; strong plants, 40 cents. 



THE "FISH TAIB FERN," Nephrolepis Davalloldes Fur- 

 cans — 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, 50 »ents. 



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 or- 

 dinary 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 drooping 

 habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as a single 

 specimen on a table or pedestal. This Fern should not 

 be compared to the Ostrich Plume Fern, as they are of 

 an entirely different growth; both have their place and 

 both are beautiful and desirable. Fine young plants, 15 

 cents; strong plants, 40 cents; extra strong plants, 60 

 cents. 



THE "TARRYTOWN FERN," Nephrolepis Elegantissima 

 Compacta — The fronds are considerably shorter than 

 those of Elegantissima, 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. Fine young plants 15 cents; strong plants 

 40 cents. 



THE "PARLOR FERN," Nephrolepis Whitmanii Com- 

 pacta — This is a condensed form of the "Ostrich Plume 

 Fern," with valuable characteristics added which are 

 not evident in the parent, the pinnae subdividing, mak- 

 ing miniature fronds which are supreimposed on the 

 main fronds, looking as if two or more were condensed 

 into one. Graceful beyond description. Fine young 

 plants, 15 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 reasion it is 

 more largely used as a centerpiece in vases than are 

 any of its descendants. Fine young plants, 10 cents; 

 strong plants, 35 cents. 



Q - '. 1 f\(C~it The sixteen beautiful Ferns as 



opeciai \jiier name d, costing $2.65, for $2.25. 



Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes 



We have selected a few of the hardiest and most satisfac- 

 tory varieties for filling Fern Dishes, than which there is no 

 prettier table decoration. Price, 10 cents each, or we will 

 send six distinct Dwarf Ferns for 50 cents. We have six other 

 distinct Dwarf Ferns. We will send the twelve for 75 cents. 

 These will make a fine full Fern Dish for the table. 



ADIANTUM FORMOSUM — The popular Maiaen Hair Fern; 

 very beautiful and graceful. 



ASPIDIUM TSUSSIMENSE — The most valuable for Fernj 

 Dishes; of strong, but dwarf and graceful habit, of good 

 color and of the best keeping qualities. A clean, good grow- 

 er, and very ornamental. 



PTERIS ADANTOIDES — One of the finest Ferns. Has very 

 decorative and handsome fronds. 



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 CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA— A very pretty and use- 

 ful variegated variety, with silver markings. 



PTERIS WUMSETTI- 



for table dishes. 



-A beautiful low-growing Fern, suitable 



Cryptomium Falcatum — Holly Fern. 



