AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1929 



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FERNS 



Adiantum cuneatum. Maidenhair Fern. Long, graceful fronds 

 with handsome, deUcate green foliage, highly ornamental. One of 

 the most satisfactory plants for the conservatory. Plants in 3H-in. 

 pots, 60c. each; $5.50 for 10. 



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

 growing in a crown. Plants in 5-in. pots, $2.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rociifordianum 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 5-in. pots, $1.50 each. 



Nephroiepis exaltata Bostoniensis. Boston Sword Fern. One of the 

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

 popular Fern for dwelling or apartment decoration. It seems to 

 adapt itself quite easily to various conditions, such as the dry 

 atmosphere of the modern steam-heated apartment. Plants in 

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

 for 10; 7-in. pots, $2.50 each, $22.00 for 10. Specimen Plants, 

 $4.00 each and upwards. 



Nephroiepis, Dwarf Boston. A beautiful compact form of the 

 popular Boston Sword Fern. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, 

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



Nephroiepis Macawi. Very compact, graceful fronds attractively 

 waved. One of the best. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $10.00 

 for 10. 



Miniature Ferns for Jardinieres. In variety. Plants from 2 to 

 3-in. pots, $2.00 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 



Bird's-Nest Fern 



PEPPERS, Christmas. Handsome vari-colored berries, or peppers. 

 Plants in 5-in. pots, $4.50 for 10. 



POINSETTIA. (Ready in September.) A very ornamental green- 

 house shrub, producing large heads of brilliant scarlet bracts 

 valuable for winter decoration. Plants in 3-in. pots, $4.00 for 10; 

 5-in. pots, for later delivery, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



PRIMULA obconica grandiflora. The plants arc of compact 



growth- and bloom profusely during the winter. White, Pink, 

 Red. Plants in 5-in. pots, 60c. each, $5.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, 

 $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10. 



chinensis. Chinese Primrose. An improved strain producing 

 large trusses of bloom during the winter. White, Pink, Red. 

 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 



malacoides robusta. A new variety, producing in great profu- 

 sion handsome flowers of delicate lavender-pink. 75c. each. 



SOLANUM Capsicastrum, Dwarf Cleveland. Jerusalem Cherry. 

 Ornamental plant with large bright red berries. Plants in 5-in. 

 pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 

 Capsicastrum, Golden Queen. Bright orange berries. Plants 

 in 5-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



STREPTOSOLEN Jameson! {Browallia Jamesoni). A beautiful 

 greenhouse vine with bright orange-pink, tubular flowers in 

 winter. Plants from 3J/2-in. pots, 50c. each. 



SWAINSONIA, White or Red. Very handsome climbers for the 

 greenhouse, with graceful foliage, and bearing sprays of sweet- 

 scented, pea-shaped flowers. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. Larger 

 Plants, in 5-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



TRADESCANTIA zebrina. A useful traUing plant for hanging- 

 baskets or window-boxes, with variegated foliage. Plants in 

 3K-in- pots, 35c. each; $3.00 for 10. 



Primula obconica grandiflora 



PALMS 



Kentia Belmoreana. Of the erect-growing, feather-leaved Palms, 

 this is the best adapted to house decoration and one of the most 

 beautiful. The foliage is glossy dark green, the segments wide and 

 gracefully recurved. Plants in 4-in. pots, $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10; 

 5-in. pots, $2.00 each, $18.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $3.00 each. Made- 

 up plants, $5.00 to $7.50 each. 



Forsteriana. This variety is similar to K. Belmoreana, but of 

 stronger growth, with broader and heavier foliage. Plants in 4-in. 

 pots, $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10; 5-in. pots, $2.00 each, $18.00 for 10; 

 6-in. pots, $3.00 each. Made-up plants $5.00 each and upward. 



Pandanus Veitchi. A fine house-plant with graceful foliage broadly 

 striped creamy white on a green ground. Plants in 5-in. pots, $2.00. 



Phoenix Rcebeleni. A .strong-growing variety suitable for conserva- 

 tory or house decoration. Plants in 5-in. pots, $2.00 each; 7-in. 

 pots, $4.00 each. 



Kentia Belmoreana 



