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



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BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FERNS— Concluded 



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 ex- 

 istence can compare with "Baby's Breath" in 

 fluffiness. Fine young plants, 20 cents; strong 

 plants, 50 cents. 



THE "FISH TAIL, FERN," Nephrolepis Davalloides 

 Furcans — 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 cents. 



THE "BOSTON FERN," Nephrolepis Bostoniensis — 

 In the vicinity of Boston, no other plant is so ex- 

 tensively 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 fre- 

 quently 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, 50 cents. 



THE "PARIiOR FERN," Nephrolepis Whitmanii 

 Compacta — This is a condensed form of the 

 "Ostrich Plume Fern," with valuable character- 

 istics added which are not evident in the parent, 

 the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds 

 which are superimposed on the main fronds, look- 

 ing as if two or more were condensed into one. 

 Graceful beyond description. Fine young plants, 

 15 cents; strong plants, 50 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 cen- 

 terpiece in vases than are any of its descendants. 

 Fine young plants, 15 cents; strong plants, 40c. 



SPECIAL OFFER— The Fifteen Beautiful Fern= 

 as named, costing $2.70, for $2.25. 



Teddy Junior Fern. 



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 midrib 

 of the fronds, on edge instead of flat, giving both 

 sides of the main frond the same beautiful ap- 

 pearance. It Is impossible to conceive of the 

 beauty and grace of this 'wonderful Fern from 

 description. Fine young plants, 15 cents; strong 

 plants, 50 cents. 



THE "GOLD MEDAL, FERN," Nephrolepis Piersonii 

 — This Fern received a gold medal from the So- 

 ciety of American Florists and Ornamental Horti- 

 culturists, 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 into one, giv- 

 ing the plant a graceful, feathery and plumy ef- 

 fect. Fine young plants, 15c; strong plants, 50c. 



THE "CRESTED FERN," Nephrolepis Scholzeli — It 

 is a sport from Scotti, possessing the merits of 

 that most popular variety, but with the pinnae 

 subdivided, giving it a fine crested appearance. 

 The fronds, like in Scotti, 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, ele- 

 gant arrangement of the fronds, allowing a free 

 circulation of air through the foliage, prevents 

 the center of even the largest specimen from be- 

 coming defective or yellow. The smallest saleable 

 plants perfectly express the type, and in every 

 size are models of beauty for table decorations. 

 Fine young plants, 15 cents; large plants, 40 cts. 



THE "FLUFFY RLTFFL.ES FERN," Nephrolepis 

 Superhissima — This new Fern is quite different 

 from all other Ferns. Its distinguishing char- 

 acteristics 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 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 Goodii 

 — This has the finest foliage of all the Ferns. It 

 is so delicate 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 



Fronds of "Teddy Junior" Fern. 



DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES 



We 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 we will send six dis- 



— — — — — ^— — — — ^—^— — tinct Dwarf Ferns for 50 cents. We have six other distinct 



Dwarf Ferns. We will send the twelve for 90 cents. These will make a fine, full Fern Dish for the table. 

 ADIANTFM FORMOSUM — The popular Maiden Hair ClUTOMIUM FAL.CATTTM, or HOLLY FERN — A 



beautiful and rapidly growing Fern that succeeds 



Fern; very beautiful and graceful. 



ASPIDILM 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 orna- 

 mental. 



PTERIS ADANTOIDES— One of the finest Ferns, 

 Has very decorative and handsome trends. 



exceedingly well, small plants making fine spec- 

 imens in a short time. Fronds resemble branches 

 of Holly, from which it takes its name. 



PTERIS CRETICA AL.BO-LINEATA — A pretty and 

 useful variegated variety, with silver markings. 



PTERIS WIMSETTI — A beautiful low-growing 

 Fern, suitable for table dishes. 



