AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1931 



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FERNS 



Adiantum cuneatum croweanum. Maidenhair Fern. Long, 

 graceful fronds with handsome, delicate green foliage, highly orna- 

 mental. One of the most satisfactory plants for the conservatory. 

 Plants in 33^-in. pots, 50c. each; S4.50 for 10. 



Adiantum Wrighti. A strong-growing Maidenhair Fern with 

 large, dark green fronds. Unexcelled for cutting and a useful pot- 

 plant. Plants in i}4-\n. pots, 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Asplenium nidus-avis. Bird's- Nest Fern. Fronds bright green, 

 growing in a crown. Plants in 3J^-in. pots, 75c. each; 4-in. pots, 

 $1.25 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum compactum. Crested Holly Fern. 

 The foliage of this beautiful new Fern is of a glossy dark green, the 

 leaflets being waved or undulated on the edges, giving the plant a 

 graceful appearance. Plants in 2]4,-vn.. pots, $2.00 for 10, $15.00 

 per 100; 4-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



Nephrolepisexaitata Bostoniensis. Boston Sword Fern. One of the 

 best Ferns for conservatory cultivation. This is, perhaps, the most 

 popular Fern for dwelling or apartment decoration. Plants in 5- 

 in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each, $15.00 

 for 10. 



Miniature Ferns for Jardinieres. In variety. Plants in 2M-in. 

 pots, $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 



HYDRANGEAS 



The following varieties of Hydrangea Hortensis are of recent intro- 

 duction. The flower-trusses are very large, and in some sorts the 

 individual flowers are beautifully fringed. The strong, bushy plants 

 we offer at this season are ideal for forcing into bloom for Ea.ster. 



October and November delivery. 

 Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.00 each 



E. G. Hill. A reliable, early- 

 flowering pink sort. 



General de Vibraye. Very 

 popular clear pink variety. 



Gertrude Glahn. Large trusses of 



deep rose flowers. 

 Goliath. Strong grower; early; rose- 

 pink. 

 Lorelei. Bright carmine. 

 Le Marechal Foch. Large trusses of 



carmine flowers; early-flowering. 

 Mme. Emil Mouillere. Huge trusses 



of purest white flowers. 

 Mme. Rene Gaillard. Magnificent 



white sort. 

 Otaksa. Immense heads, usually 



pink, occasionally blue. 

 Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. 



Beautiful rose-pink. 



Trophee. Very fine red; free -blooming. 



IVY, ENGLISH. October and November de- 

 livery. Strong plants in 5-in. pots (3 plants 

 to a pot), $1.00 each. 



Primula obconica grandiflora 



Hydrangea Hortensis 



PALMS. We grow a fine assortment 

 of Kentias and other Palms. Sizes 

 and prices on application. 



PANDANUS Veitchi. A beautiful house- 

 plant belonging to the Palm family, 

 sometimes called "Screw Pine" on 

 account of the arrangement of the leaves. 

 The foliage is very graceful and orna- 

 mental, beautifully striped creamy white 

 on a bright green ground. Plants in 5-in. 

 pots, $2.00 each. 



POINSETTIA, Oak Leaf. A very ornamental green- 

 house shrub; large heads of brilliant scarlet bracts 

 valuable for winter decoration. Plants in 3-in. 

 pots, 40c. each, $3.50 for 10; 5-in. pots, 65c. each, 

 '".00 for 10. 

 Henrietta Ecke. Large heads of double, scarlet 

 flower-bracts. Plants in 3-in. pots, 40c. each, $3.50 

 for 10; 5-in. pots, 65c. each, $6.00 for 10. 

 Bird's-Nest Fern Notice. — Prices on Poinsettias advance November 15. 



Plants in bloom in 3-in. pots, 50c. each ; 5-in. pots, 

 75c. per bloom. 



PRIMULA obconica grandiflora. (Ready in September.) The plants are of 



compact growth and bloom profusely during the winter. Pink, Apple- 

 Blossom, Red. Plants in Zl^-m.. pots, .$3.00 for 10; 5-in. pots, $5.00 for 10. 

 Blooming plants in 5-in. pots, December and later delivery, 75c. each; $6.50 

 for 10. 



chinensis. A large-flowered strain. Pink, Red, White. Plants in 5-in. pots, 

 75c. each. 



malacoides, Leiandi. A new variety, graceful in habit; bearing a profusion 

 of handsome, delicate lavender flowers. Plants in 3J^-in. pots, 50c. each; 

 $4.50 for 10. 



SANSEVIERIA zeylanica. A showy, variegated plant with erect, leathery leaves. 

 Plants in 4-in. pots, $1.50 each. 

 zeylanica Laurenti. Similar in form to S. zeylanica, but with a band of yellow 

 along edges of leaves. Plants in 4-in. pots, $1.50 each. 



SOLANUM Capsicastrum, Dwarf Cleveland. Jerusalem Cherry. Ornamental 

 plant with large bright red berries. 75c. each. 

 Capsicastrum, Golden Queen. Bright orange-yellow berries. 75c. each. 



Impoi'ted Fertilizers 



Clay's Fertilizer. This is a lasting, productive, economical fertilizer and a reliable 

 vitalizing medium for conservatory and greenhouse use. 7 lbs. $1.75; 14 lbs. .$2.75; 

 28 lbs. $5.00; 56 lbs. $8.00; 112 lbs. $15.00. 



Thomson's Special Top-dressing Manure. This Special Manure is meant to be 

 used as an additional stimulant during the growing season. A heaped dessert- 

 spoonful will be sufficient for a 10-inch pot, sprinkled over surface of soil, and 

 watered in with tepid water. This may be given three times during the growing 

 season. 14 lbs. $2.75; 28 lbs. $4.50; 56 lbs. $8.00. 



