18 JOHN SAUL’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
*DAVALLIA ELEGANS POLYDACTYLA. ane 
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‘“The Davallia elegans is well known as one of our best evergreen Stove Ferns—one 
which is strikingly handsome, not only in its grand contour, but also in the dark 
glossy green of its substantial long enduring fronds.’’ ‘‘ In its general aspect, the 
new variety resembles its typical form, but instead of the apex of the frond itself, 
and the apices of the pinne and pinnules coming out to and terminating in a nar- 
row point, this point becomes dilated and split down into several divisions, each of 
which is again multifidly divided, so that the apices all become crested. The whole 
contour of the plant is extremely ornamental.”’..........se000 Cee HEE eeR eer ccecer cr nces oeeeece os $2 50 
*DAVALLIA MARIESITI. 
A very elegant evergreen Japanese Fern, of dwarf habit and free growth. Asa basket 
Fern for the conservatory and greenhouse D. Mariesii is one of the best. Its 
flexuose rhizome spreads freely in all directions, and its numerous fronds thence 
present an enduring globose mass of verdure. Grown in a pan, this pretty Fern is 
also very effective und distinct.........scsseosee- oo tcoccnee cc eceeee Be ecceoree sete cece reecbct: wsosede EaOO 
ADIANTUM LUDDEMANNIANUM. 
A remarkable variety, quite unlike any other Maiden-hair Fern in cultivation. The 
peculiarity which distinguishes this Adiantum from all others consists in the pin- 
nules being crested or agglomerated at the extremities of the stripes and their 
rachides ; they are also much crisped and curled. Fronds erect, from 8 to 12 inches 
high; pinnules on short petioles, generally fan shaped, and deep green color........ - 1 00 
GLEICHENIAS. 
*Dichotoma. A very handsome species, makes a nice specimen plant.......sseeesecseereeeee 2 50 
Flabellata. A distinct and fine species, makes a strikingly beautifui plant. .............. 2 60 
*Mendelii This is one of the most distinct and free-growing kinds. lt makes a hand- 
some exhibition plant, and will also be found very useful for decorative purposes. 
It is a very compact-growing species, requiring cool treatment. The pinne are of 
a thick texture, and very glauceus on the under side. Native of New Zealand...... 
*Rupestris Glaucescens. A very distinct form of G. rupestris; the fronds are of a 
much thicker texture and very glaucous on the surface, changing with age toa 
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*Semivestita. A very pretty compact free growing species, makes a handsome speci- 
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*Spelunce. A distinct and beautiful species, makes a charming specimen plant......... ee 
*DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS MAJOR. 
An elegant Fern. It has slender stripes and gracefully arching fronds; the pinnules 
are finely and beautifully cut, and of a bright green color. Its graceful habit and 
cheerful color render it a valuable addition to our lists of Ferns requiring the tem- 
perature of the intermediate stove or warm greenhouse..........c00ceeees cscecs we cevnacanen memere 
*LOMARIA DISCOLOR BIPINNATIFIDA. 
One of the most pleasing and attractive of Lomarias; from its elegant habit and its 
beautifully divided fronds, which have characteristics quite distinct from those of 
any other species. The fronds are numerous, and spring from the crown of a short 
robust stem, arching, and from 18 to 24 inches in length; the pinne are very close 
set, so as to overlap each other, and are cut to the rib, the outer sub-divisions being 
slightly crisped....... Saensceanveceess semaidwsi® oywidde savas Ses. vuseas en cveves ecuncass ooasetude bch eeceaseneene 
NEPHROLEPIS DUFFI. 
A beautiful and distinct Fern. The fronds are densely crowded, from 15 to 18 inches 
Jong, pinnate, and much crested. The pinne, which are small, are produced in - 
pairs, one overlaying the other, those above being largest. The compact elegant 
habit of this Fern and its bright attractive color, render it a most desirable acqui- 
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