CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL QUIDE. 



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BOSTON FERN. 



BOSTON OR SWORD FERN. 



(Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.) 

 It is not saying too much to assert that the most pop- 

 ilar plant for house culture to-day is the BOSTON 

 i'ERN, and well it deserves this recognition of its mer- 

 ts. If but one plant could be grown in the house we 

 vould advise that this beautiful Fern be selected. It 

 .s so ornamental, even when quite small; but as with 

 ige it attains size and its distinctive habit of growth, it 

 nakes a magnificent specimen, its long, drooping and 

 ;racefully arching fronds frequently reaching a lenglh 

 3f from 4 to 6 feet. Large specimens are exhibited to 

 greater advantage in hanging baskets, for which this 

 plant is admirably adapted, but it is equally successful 

 as a pot plant. For out-door culture in shady places 

 it is also excellent. Adding to all this the fact that uo 

 plant is more easy of cultivation wherever it may be 

 situated, its value must be appreciated. 



PRICE— Plants in 8 -inch pots, each, 15 cents. 

 ^y .. u 25 " 



4 " <■ 50 " 



5 " " 76 " 



6 " "$1.00 



7 " " 150 

 " 8 " " 2.00 to 83.00. 



NOTE— All sizes of our Boston Ferns 

 are strong, healthy plants ; the larger ones 

 are splendid specimens. 



As conservatory specimens, parlor ornaments or for general decorative purposfs, Ihe 

 many beautiful species of the Fern Family stand almost unrivaled, Planted in rock work 

 S the Servato?y they are exceedingly effective; whilst in ferneries for wndow decora- 

 «on or as dinX table center pieces, for which the small and more delicate kinds are m<st 

 useful they hold a unique place which may be said to be indispu ably and exclusive y 

 "heir own. '^Many of the mo?e robust, although scarely less beautiful sorts, are admirably 

 adapted for exterior decorations in shaded borders and secluded nooks, where the direct 



'''^ Ou"''ollTctl"on tUmcrsrUrr/as^Bor^^^^^ of the finest and most beautiful species; but 

 onlv those virie°"es which are easily grown and mo»t reliable. Customers may confidently 

 ?el/on us lo send The most suitable kinds, if they will kindly inform us in ordering, the 

 purpose for which the plants are Intended. 



1 St. size.. 



2 " 



PRICES OF ASSORTED FERNS. 

 Each. 



15 



25 



Per doz. 



$1.50 



2.50 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



We will send by express (purchaser to pay the 

 charges) 12 choice and distinct varieties of Ferns, 

 one strong plant of each, for $1.50. 



RIOUS El_A©XIC5A. 



(India Rubber Tree.) 

 A very popular plant suitable for conservatory, par- 

 lor or lawn decoration; when small, it is an excellent 

 table plant. We have a splendid collection in perfec- 

 tion of growth. 



Price— Plants 15 inches high, each, 50 cents. 

 .. ]g " " 75 



« 24 " "$1.00 



.. 30 " " 1.50 



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FICU8 ELASTICA. 



FUCHSIAS. 



The followingexcellent varietiesare olfercd in 

 the full confidence that they will give every sat- 

 isfaction, knowing them to be unsurpassed, if 

 equaled, by any in cultivation. 



Elm City— Sepalscrimson, corolla purple, very 

 large and full; double; an old favorite. 

 I Qloire de Marches— Double white, with crim- 

 son tube and sepals; a grand variety. 

 U nrs. Marshall— .\n excellent variety; corolla 

 carmine, tube and sepals white; single. 



JAPANESE PERN BALL. 



JAPANESE FERN BALL. 



(Davallia Bullata.) 

 Makes a very handsome ornament for the conserva- 

 tory or parlor. The Japanese prepare them by fasten- 

 ing the creeping stems of the plant around a ball of 

 moss. To start them into growth it is only necessary to 

 place the ball in water about 15 minutes and then hang 

 up, dipping again at intervals as required. 

 Nicelplants in full growth, each, $1.50. 

 Dormant Balls after January 1, each, 75 cents. 

 By Express. 



This very popular, sweet-scented plant needs no 

 introduction; it is well known to all plant lovers, and 

 is in great demand. We carry a large assortment of the 

 leading varieties. 



Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00. 



Mrs E Q. Hill— Flowers very large and double; 

 corolla pure white, sepals dark red; a grand variety 

 and very free bloomer. 



Phenomenal— Very large, double; sepals carmine, 

 corolla bright purple. 



Rosain's Patrie— Sepals rosy carmine, corolla 

 white; double; a very desirable variety. 

 Price, each, 10 cents; per dozen, 81.00. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



We will send, prepaid, one plant each 

 of these six superb varieties of Fuchsias 

 for SOfcents. 



