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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. DECORATIVE PLANTS, 



GREENHOUSE and DECORATIVE PL ANTS. -Continued. 













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Miniature Ferns for Jardiniers. 



per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



In variety. 2j-in. pots, $1.75 



Asplenium Nidus-avis. (Bird's Nest Fern.) 



FERNS. 



Adiantum Cuneatum. (Maidenhair Fern). One of the hardiest 

 varieties for general cultivation. This is the variety so exten- 

 sively used by florists for cutting and decorative purposes. It 

 produces long, graceful fronds with handsome delicate green 

 foliage, highly ornamental. It is one of the most satisfactory 

 plants for the conservatory, as it delights in a warm moist at- 

 mosphere. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 



Asplenium Nidus-Avis. (Bird's Nest Fern.) Broad, beautifully 

 waved fronds growing from the base in the form of a crown; bright 

 green of a satiny-olive shade. In watering this plant care should 

 be exercised to apply the water to the soil at the base of the plant, 

 so as not to have it come in contact with the foliage. $2.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum. (New 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. $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum eompaetum. Of dwarf, compact 

 habit; foliage rich, glossy green. One of the best house Ferns. 

 $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. (Boston Sword Fern). One of 

 the best. Ferns for conservatory or window cultivation. Plants 

 in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz. 6-in. pots, $1.75 each; 

 $18.00 per doz. Larger Plants, $2.50 to $7.50 each. 



Nephrolepis exaltata "Roosevelt." This new variety resembles the 

 Boston Fern in appearance, but produces more fronds, thus form- 

 ing a bushier plant. The pinnae are beautifully undulated, giving 

 the long fronds a wavy appearance. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.25 

 each; $12.00 per doz. 6-in. pots, $1.75 each; $18.00 per doz. 

 Larger Plants, $2.50 to $7.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Maeawii. Very compact, graceful fronds attractively 

 waved. 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.; $6-in. pots, $1.75 

 each; $18.00 per doz. Specimens, $2.50 each and upwards. 



Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston. A beautiful compact form of the popular 

 Boston Sword Fern. 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz. 6-in. 

 pots, $1.75 each; $18.00 per doz. 



Nephrolepis Whitmani. (Ostrich Plume Fern). A beautiful crested 

 fern with broad plume-like fronds. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.25 

 each; $12.00 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each; $18.00 per doz. 



ERLANGEA tomentosum. A beautiful Winter-flowering plant 

 producing large clusters of mauve flowers resembling the Eupa- 

 torium. The plants requiring the same treatment as members 

 of that genus. Foliage scented. (May delivery.) 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



FICUS elastica. (Rubber Plant.) A very useful and ornamental 

 plant for house decoration. Plants in 5-in. pots, $2.00 each. 

 6-in. pots, $3.00 each. 



repens. A small-leaved climbing variety; useful for baskets oi- 

 covering greenhouse walls. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. 



FUCHSIA gracilis. Sepals red, corolla a beautiful blue. Plants in 

 3-in. pots, 35 cts. each. 



Trailing Queen. A showy drooping variety, useful for hanging 

 baskets or vases. Plants in 3-in. pots, 35 cts. each. 



Single in variety, 35 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 



GARDENIA Veitchii. (Cape Jessamine.) Beautiful evergreen shrubs 

 with pure white waxy flowers ; very fragrant. One of the most 

 beautiful and decorative plants. Strong plants in 2|-in. pott>. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



G3NISTA fragans. Fragrant bright golden-yellow flowers. Plants 

 in 5-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 6-in. pots, $1.50 each; 

 $15.00 per doz. 7-in. pots, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 



GERANIUMS. The following single varieties are particularly adapted 

 for pot culture, producing enormous trusses of bloom which are 

 most attractive. 



Barbara Hope. Pale salmon; Countess of Jersey, Coral-salmon ; 

 Mauretania, Blush, shading to salmon towards the centre; Paris, 

 White, tinged with pink; Paul Crampel, Scarlet; Prince of 

 Orange, Orange; Salmon Crampel, Salmon; Scarlet King, 



Fiery-scarlet, Snowdrop, White; Venus, Pure White. 



Plants of each of the above varieties for May and June delivery, 



3i-in. pots. $5.00 per doz.; S40.00 per 100. 



Geranium, Countess of Jersey. 



