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HOUSE FERNS aaa 
Our collection contains the choicest of the *‘Maiden-hair”’ varie- 
ties, the Sword Fern, Palm-Leaved, Silver-Ribbed. Crested. Dwarf 
Tree, Oriental Wood Fern, Silver-Leaved, Golden-Backed, Fiji Is- 
land, Japanese Lace Fern, and the best basket and vase sorts. They 
are of the easiest culture, and nothing beautifies a home more than 
Ferns. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. ; 2d size, 10c. each, $1.00 per 
doz. Collection of twelve distinct sorts for $2.00, 2d size for $1.00. 
CURLED SWORD FERN, NEPHROLEPIS DAVALLIOIDES 
Entirely distinct from the other Sword Ferns. The fronds are 
long and broad, a glossy dark green, beautifully crested at the 
tops into curling masses of rich green, feathery foliage. Extra size 
plants, $2.50 each; Ist size plants, $1.50 each; 2d size, $1.00 each, 
$9.00 per doz. 
NEW HYBRID GLOXINIAS. 
The handsomest of our summer-blooming plants, the rich and 
varied coloring of the flowers being beautiful in the extreme, many 
of them beautifully speckled; flowers three inches long by two 
inches in diameter, upright and pendulous; colors various and ex- 
ceedingly rich in appearance. Price, 20c. each, 3 for 50c., 7 for $1.00, 
12 for $2.00. (See cut.) 
SPECIAL.—Gloxinias in separate colors, as follows: white, red, 
violet, red white edge, and violet white edge. Price, 30c. each, 
set of 5 for $1.25. 
GARDENIA FLORIDA. | seseaiMine. 
The best of all Gardenias, and now much sought after for bouton- 
niéres. It is invaluable on account of its sweetly fragrant, double 
white flowers. Price, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
FUNKIA SUBCORDATA. 
SAN (Day Lily.) A handsome hardy plant. Its noble aspect, elegant 
= i outline and bold, luxuriant foliage render it exceedingly attractive 
saith for large clumps, succeeding best in sunny positions and equally 
: well in shady places where many plants would not exist. 
A fine plantfor cemeteries. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 doz. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. 
Gaillardias are among the showiest and most 
effective of hardy perennial plants; begin- 
ning to flowerin June, they continue one 
mass of bloom the entire season; they will 
thrivein almost any position or in any soil; 
being perfectly hardy they require abso- 
lutely no protection, taking care of them- 
selves. The flowers are large, 214 to 31g 
inches in diameter; they are produced on 
long stems, are excellent for cutting, and 
ot the most gorgeous coloring. The 
centre is dark red-brown, while the petals 
are variously marked with rings of brilli- 
ant scarlet crimson, orange and vermilion, 
and often acombination of allthese colors 
in one flower. Price, 15¢c. each, $1.50 
per doz., $10.00 per 100. 
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BOSTON FERN. “*TeoStowiensis. 
One of the most useful and ornamental 
of the ‘‘Sword Ferns.” It is now grown 
by the thousand for the market in all the 
large cities, and is steadily increasing in 
popularity. In well-grown specimens the 
fronds attain a length of six or seven feet, 
like plumes arching over in every direc- 
tion, in a most graceful manner. This 
beautiful Fern is excellent for outside 
planting in shady borders. It is a very 
fine plant for hanging pots or baskets on 
the piazza in Summer and conservatory or 
window in winter. (See cut.) 
Price, plants from 8-inch pots, $1.50 each; 
7-inch pots, $1.00 each ; 6-inch pots, 75c. each ; 
5-inch pots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. ; 4-inch pots, 
35c. each, $3.50 per doz ; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 
per doz.; 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 
JAPANESE GLOBE FERN. 
A unique and handsome ornament for the greenhouse, conserva- 
tory or living room window. The Japanese prepare this by fas- 
tening the rhizomes (creeping stems) of Davallia Bullata around a 
ball of moss whilein adormant condition. When wanted to grow 
they need only be immersed in water and hung up, immersing 
them again at required intervals. (Seecut.) The stock we offer 
is second year growth, not the freshly made-up stock. 
FRESHLY gathered and made-up stock presents a cleaner and 
fresher appearance without any breaks in the surface, having never 
been subjected to handling in growing the Balls. The RESULTS 
of the first season’s growth, however, are far from satisfactory, 
especially to the amateur, as there is NO established root system, 
and consequently many failures in starting the Balls to grow. The 
Balls which have been grown in Japan forus one season have a well- 
established root system, the roots having penetrated the moss and 
EVERY Ball should come out satisfactorily even in the hands of 
more unskilled amateur growers. Price, Ist size Globe Ferns, 30 
to 36 inches in circumference, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. ; 2d size, 
21 to 25 inches in circumference, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 
Globe Fern Stands. Made out of genuine Japanese bamboo, 
handsomely spotted. Very useful to hold the Globe Fern when 
set onatable.. Price, 25c. each. Globe Ferns and stands sent by 
express only—buyer to pay charges. 
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