14 JOHN SAUL’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
Each. Each. 
*Adiantum Bausei, a hybrid variety between A. I+ Adiantum Rhodophyllum, a most distinct and 
Trapeziforme and A. Decorum; in size inter- beautiful Maiden-hair Fern. The fronds are 
mediate between the two. Its peculiarity is the densely crowded and attain a height of 15 to 18 
drooping position of the pinnules, which are de- inches. When first developed the young pin- 
flexed sideways from the plane of the rachis; nules are crimson; they gradually change with 
in the form of its pinnules it also differs from age to a rosy fulvous green and finally to a soft 
apy other known Fern........... Sonos cboonens ced IE CO) pale green. In form the pinnules are fan- 
Luddemannianum, a remarkable variety; the shaped, truncate on the basal side, very finely 
peculiarity consists in the pinnules being — dentate and split on the outer margin; when 
crested or agglomerated at the extremities of mature they are an inch and a half across. 
the stipes and their rachides; they are also The remarkable diversity of colors presented 
much crisped and curled. Fronds erect from by the pinnules at different stages of their 
8 to 12 inches high ; pinnules on short petioles, growth, and which are all to be seen on the 
generally fan-shaped, and deep green color...... 1 00 plant at the same time, renders this Adiantnm 
* Lathomi, in the way of A. Ghiesbreghtii, but one of the most effective decorative Ferns yet 
with a drooping habit. Fronds 2-3 feet high, offered. To this striking characteristic must 
drooping, somewhat pentagonal in outline. also be added the compact habit of the plant 
Stipes stout, smooth. Pinnee, pinnules, and and the elegant contour of its tufted fronds..... 2 00 
pinnulets all stalked. The larger pinnules * Weigandii, a very pretty and novel Maiden- 
1-114 in. long, trapeziform, lobed on the mar- hair Kern, neat in habit, having the compact 
gin. An exceedingly graceful and beautiful bunchy style of growth of A. Decorum. We 
WET § Jopccseeis sence sac see ee owed sccu tas ce ueenene et. Soenenne 1 00 regard this as a very distinct Fern, one of a 
* Legrandii, a pretty dwarf Fern, with small pleasing character and likely to take a high 
triangular fronds densely set with overlapping place for decorative PULPOSES.......1. .-.eeeeeeee cere 1 00 
pinnules. Handsome compact habit, very dis- * Williamsii, the New Golden Maiden Hair. 
(HID) fhe. Gen ecpo cc coo CL aSTaC nese CORSE EeareOsecaeeoed Hoodoaccoceeds dk (NC) This splendid novelty is destined to become 
* Speciosum, avery elegant Fern, of semi-scan- a general favorite, and for cutting purposes its 
dent habit, with large tripinnate fronds, which value cannot be over-estimated. It succeeds 
frequently attain a length of 36 inches, witha well in a greenhouse temperature. !t is in 
width of 21 inches, the pinnules of which are every respect quite as free and hardy as A, 
34 to 1 inch across the lobes, cuneated and Cuneatum, and will make a fine exhibition 
soriferous at the apex. The whole of the pin- plant. It isa native of Peru, where it is found 
nules are covered with dense short hairs, giving on the mountains growing at -an elevation of 
the foliage a woolly feeling when touched....... 1 00 TOO (0) TE ade cacaosecnsecsescooceCUb Neeae ccae sess Jedssees 1 00 
*GYMNOGRAMMA SCHIZOPHYLLUM. 
A very beautiful and distinct Stove Fern. The frond is about two inches broad, very finely cut. A remark- 
able peculiarity in this Gymnogram is seen in the furcation of the rachis at about two-thirds of its length, and 
where it is proliferous, every frond producing a young plant at the point of furcation. The very elegant contour 
of this Fern, its moderate size and graceful habit. its delicately-cut pinnules and pleasing color, render it one of 
the most attractive of Ferns. $1.00. 
*OSMUNDA JAPONICA CORYMBIFERA. 
A very distinct and beautiful Japanese Fern of dwarf habit. The fronds are clustered: their stipes are erect 
or sub-erect, quite smooth, slender, and of a bright rosy pink color. They rise to a height of about 4 inches, and 
support leafy expansions of deltoid or triangular outline that bend away almost horizontally from the common 
centre in ail directions. The compact dwarf habit of the plant, the distinct cristation of the pinne, and the 
peculiar soft color of the fronds, which offers a pleasing contrast to every other Fern, combine to give this 
Osmunda an unique character. $1.50. 
*PLEOPELTIS FOSSA. 
This interesting new Fern is, no doubt, a native of the Eastern Archipelago. Its pretty arching habit of 
growth and comparatively small size make it a very suitable object for suspending from the roof of the Stove 
Fernery, and its durable leathery evergreen fronds, with their elegant sinuate and lobate margins, give it a pecu- 
liar distinctness of character, $1.50. 
ASPLENIUM NOBILIS. 
This is a graceful Fern, with light, lace-like pinnee and arched fronds, which somewhat resemble those of A. 
Viviparum or A. Lineatum. 50 cents. 
DAVALLIA MARIESII. 
An evergreen Japanese Fern, of dwarf habit and free growth. As a basket Fern for the conservatory and 
greenhouse, D. Mariesii is one of the best. Its flexuous 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 effec- 
tive and distinct. 50 cents. 
GLEICHENIAS. 
* Gleichenia Dicarpa, the color of the younger * Gleichenia Dichotoma, a very handsome spe- 
and fresher-lookiug fronds is a dark green, cies, makes'a nice specimen plant...................- 2 50 
with a kind of metallic or bluish tint, and the * Flabellata, a distinct and fine species, makes a 
under side is glaucous, When fully grown the Strike liv ibertititinlip sitvedencascsseccesscomeeseenceses ° 2 50 
pinnee are fully 5 inches long. Altogether it * Rupestris Glaucescens, a very distinct form 
is a very beautiful and graceful Fern............... 2 50 of G. Kupestris, The tronds are of a much 
* Mendelii, this is one of the most distinct and thicker texture and very glaucous on the sur- 
tree growing kinds, It makes a handsome ex- face, changing with age to a bright glaucous 
hibition plant, and will also be found very use- green. A very effective VALICbY: .cc....c.c onc se -tene 
ful for decorative purposes, It is a very com- *Semivestita, a very’ pretty compact free 
pact growing species, requiring cool treat- growing species, makes a handsome specimen 
ment. The pinne are of a thick texture, and PLAN Gs. oo. desivcacucionsacnss acces teecor tenek wae sect toate ene oameeeeer 2 00 
very glaucous on the under side. Native of *Spelunce, a distinct and beautiful species, 
INOW LAC BISMO cats casters axel contsanpapenys aie astah fae Inakes a Charming specimen plant........c..0sse00 
