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



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BEAUTIFUL FERNS-Concluded 



BOSTON OR FOUNTAIN FERN (Nephrolepis Exaltata Bos- 

 toniensis.) 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 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, 20 cents. Strong plants, 50 

 cents. Extra strong plants, $1.00. 



THE FISH TAIL FERN (Nephrolepis Davallioides Furcans.) 

 This is a grand Fern, entirely distinct from any of the other 

 varieties of Nephrolepis. Throughout the South and espe- 

 cially at New Orleans this Fern takes precedence over all 

 others. The ends of each pinna are so formed as to resem- 

 ble 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, 35 cents each. 



THE SILVER FERN (Pteris Argyrea.) This is called the Sil- 

 ver Fern from the broad line of silvery-white that runs 

 through each frond. A most beautiful Fern. Price, 20c. 



THE SHAKING FERN (Pteris Tremula.) The foliage of this 

 variety is fine and graceful, and is much sought after. It 

 grows rapidly and soon makes a handsome plant. Price, 20c. 



Boston or Fountain Fern. 



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The Fish Tail Fern. 



DWARF FERNS 



FOR FERN DISHES 



I have selected a few of the hardiest and 

 most satisfactory varieties for filling Fern dishes, 

 than which there is no prettier table decoration. 

 Price, 10 cents each; or I will send seven dis- 

 tinct Dwarf Ferns for 60 cents; or thirteen dis- 

 tinct Dwarf Ferns for $1.00. These will make a 

 full Fern dish for the dining table that will be a 

 joy to your heart. 



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 suc- 

 ceeds exceedingly well, small plants making 

 fine specimens in a very short time. Fronds 

 resemble branches of holly, from which it takes 

 its name. 



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Dwarf Kerns in Fern Dish. Elegant table decoration. 



Dwarf Fern, Pteris Multiceps. 



PTERIS CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA— A very pretty and useful 



variegated Fern, with silver markings. 

 PTERIS MULTICEPS— A charming low-growing Fern with 



finelv fringed fronds. Extra. 

 PTERIS VICTORIA— A grand Dwarf Fern, with eleganv cut 



leaves or fronds, the center of which is distinctly marked 



with silver. 

 PTERIS WILSON 1 1— The most beautiful of all crested Ferns. 

 PTERIS WIMSETTI— A beautiful low-growing Fern, suitable 



for table dishes. This is a leader for many florists' use. 



