Ella V. Barnes, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 



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GENERAL COLLECTION OF TENDER PLANTS— Continued 

 BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FERNS— Concluded 



The "Newport Fern" 



Nephrolepis Scott i. 



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, 

 trom 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. 



Fern Norwood 



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 feather plume. Fine young plants, 50 cents 

 each. No large size to offer. 



The "Parlor Fern" 



Nephrolepis Whitmanii Compacta. 



This is a condensed form of the "Ostrich Plume Fern," with val- 

 uable characteristics added which are not evident in the parent, the 

 pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds which are superin- 

 posed on the main fronds, looking as if two or more were condensed 

 into one. Graceful beyond 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 came. 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 descendants. 

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



The "Crested Fern" 



Nephrolepis Scholzeli. 



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 ferns; furthermore, the loose, elegant arrangements 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, 75 cents each. 



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. r This 

 drooping habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as a single speci- 

 men on a table or pedestal. This Fern should not be compared 

 with the Ostrich Plume Fern, as they are of an entirely different 

 growth. Fine young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, $1.00 



The "Fluffy Ruffles Fern" 



Nephrolepis Superbissima. 



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 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 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. 



SPECIAL OFFER— The Fifteen Beautiful Fems as Named, costing $5.00, for only $4.00. The 

 Thirteen Ferns in Strong Plants, Costing $10.70, for only $9.50. 



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 artis- 

 tic planting would suggest only one variety to the dish. There is 

 no prettier table decoration for winter. Price, 18 cents each, 3 

 for 50 cents, 12 for $1.80. 



ASPI DIUM 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. 



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. Low-growing and suit- 

 able for edging Fern pans or dishes. 



PTERIS WIMSETTI — A beautiful low-growing Fern, suitable 

 for table dishes. 



PTERIS WILSON 1 1— The most beautiful and useful of all the 

 crested sorts for pans or dishes. 



Fuchsias, or Ladies' Eardrops 



Price, except where noted, 20 cents each, 3 for 55 cents, 12 

 for $2.00. 



BLACK PRINCE — This is, without question, the very finest 

 Fuchsia grown for the amateur to cultivate. It makes a shapely 

 jbush, is robust in growth, free from disease and insects, and is 

 probably the freest in blooming. We have seen specimen plants 

 six feet in height and four feet across loaded with thousands_ of 

 bright buds and blossoms of a beautiful waxy carmine or pink 

 color. Certainly a plant of easy culture. 



ERNEST RENAN — White sepals, reddish-blue corolla. 



LITTLE BEAUTY — Red sepals, sky-blue corolla, so free as to 

 almost hide the plant. 25 cents each, 3 for 71 cents, 12 for 

 $2.65. 



LORD BYRON — Red sepals, cerolla of the richest royal purple, 

 so free in flower as to almost hide the plant. 



MADAME VAN DER STRASS— This is the best of the double 

 white corralled Fuchsias. 



SPECIOSA — Habit erect and compact; presenting a decidedly 

 neat and attractive appearance as a pot plant, the fine star- 

 shaped flowers produced in profusion, and begin when plants are 

 quite young. The flowers are three inches or more in length; 

 tube and sepals bright rose, corolla brilliant carmine; it blooms 

 quite freely. 



TENOR — Red sepals, double purple corolla. 



Double Geraniums 



THE BEST THERE ARE 

 Except where noted, Price, 15 cents each; 3 for 41 cents; 12 



for $1.45. 

 ALPHONSE RICARD — A most beautiful shade of bright ver- 

 milion: large flowers and enormous trusses; a grand variety. 

 AMERICAN BEAUTY (New.)— Same color as.the famous 

 ^American Beauty Rose. A very free bloomer. 



AURORA — A beautiful shade of salmon-pink. 25 cents each; 

 3 for 71 cents; 12 for $2.65. 



BEAUTE POITEVINE— Beautiful shade of shrimp-pink, grad- 

 ually shading to white; a universal favorite. 

 ^OMTESSE DE H A RCOURT— Beautiful florets and enormous 

 trusses of pure white. Stands the sun well. 



HELEN MICH ELL (New.)— The clearest possible shade of scar- 

 let borne on gigantic trusses. 



JEAN VIAUD— This is the best large-flowering double pink 

 Geranium in cultivation. The color is the richest deep pink, 

 shading near the base of the petals to light pink, the base, of the 

 upper petals creamy-white. ' 



LA FAVORITE — In this Geranium we believe we have the finest 

 double white Geranium in cultivation. The flowers are borne 

 in large trusses of the purest snow-white, retaining this pure 

 whiteness even in the height of summer, and for winter blooming 

 they are all that can be desired. Do not fail to add this charm- 

 ing variety to your collection. 



MADAME BARNEY — A profuse bloomer; florets enormous; 

 color a deep pure pink. A perfect bedder. 20 cents each ; 

 3 for 55 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



MADAME LANDRY — A distinct salmon-pink with a slight scar- 

 let shading. Enormous trusses, florets borne on long stems. 



MARQUIS DE CASTELLANE— This is a deep solferino in color; 

 has a splendid habit, and the color is decidedly unique and bright 

 for a Geranium. An exceptionally striking variety. 



MARQUIS DE MONTM ART— This is known as the Blue Ger- 

 anium; it is more strictly speaking, a rich purple; a striking color. 



MISS FRANCES PERKINS — A constant bloomer of a charming 

 deep rose-pink color, with a distinct white throat; stands the 

 climat e we ll. 



S.A.N UTT — This is the darkest and richest Geranium known. It 

 is very bright, dark, deep, rich, velvety maroon; an excellent 

 bedder and a perfect pot plant. One that must find its way into 

 every collection. 



