ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN 
FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 21 
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE 
The ‘“‘Newport Fern’”’ 
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 
from 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 
always been a favorite variety. Fine young plants, 30 cents; 
strong plants, 75 cents. 
The ‘‘Parlor Fern” 
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 which 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 stand at right angles to the mid- 
rib of the fronds, on edge instead of flat, 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 ‘‘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 reason it is more 
largely used as a centerpiece in vases than are any of its descen- 
dants. Fine young plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 75 cents. 
Special Offer 
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 
is no prettier.table decoration for winter. Price, 10 cents each, 
or we will send five distinct Dwarf Ferns for 40 cents. 
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 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 
ranches of holly, from which it takes its name. 
PTERIS MAYII—A variegated variety. Low-growing and 
suitable for edging Fern pans or dishes. 
PTERIS WIMSETTI—A beautifful low-growing Fern, suitable 
for table dishes. 
PTERIS WILSONII—The | most beautiful and useful of all the 
cr2sted sorts for pans or dishes. 
The Fifteen Beautiful Ferns as named, costing 
$5.25, for only $4.25. The Thirteen Ferns in 
strong plants, costing $10.10, for only $9.00. 
FERNS 
The “Crested Fern’’ 
Nephrolepis Scholzeli. 
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The 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 other 
plumed forms; furthermore, the loose, elegant arrangement of 
the fronds, allowing a free circulation of air through the foliage, 
prevents the center of even the largest specimen from becoming 
defective 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 grace- 
fully, 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 with the Ostrich Plume Fern, as they are of an en- 
tirely different growth. Fine young plants, 25 cents; strong 
plants, 75 cents. 
The “Fluffy Ruffles Fern” 
Nephrofepis Superbissima. 
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 
overlapping, and 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. Fine young plants, 75 cents. No large 
size to offer. 
Fern Smithii 
A new type of the Ostrich Plume family. The frond is very 
compact and the pinnae are finely serrated, giving it the appear- 
ance of a strong feathery plume. Fine young plants, 50 cents 
Each. No large size to offer. 
