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JOHN SAUL’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
NEW FERNS. 
ADIANTUMS. 
Each. Each. 
Adiantum, Aneitense, a very elegant free- *Adiantum, Fragrantissima, a great novelty, 
growing species of Maiden-hair Fern, intro- being fragrant; it is also a beautiful Adian- 
duced from the Island of Aneiteum; firm in CUM ae es dotednceteacerers Pe canrtcs coer IE 
texture, with a glabrous surface ; the roundish *Fergusonii, an elegant species of Maiden-hair 
reniform sori are borne in the centre of the Fern. The fronds are erect, tripinnate along 
10) SS soccasoacacaco os dnasecncocdoanUuaEuoKocrosacgpagacdeacedado 50 the upper half, and attain a height of from 24 
Bausei, a hybrid variety between A. Trapezi- to 30 inches. The pinnules are large, over- 
forme and A. Decorum; in size intermediate lapping, of irregular form, but neatly toothed 
between the two. Its peculiarity is the droop- and notched along the outer margin, the ter- 
ing position of the pinnules; in the form of minal one being three-lobed.............2+++. sieeaces 75. 
its pinnules it also differs from any other *Legrandii, a pretty dwarf Fern, with small 
KMOWMBH EL Mesessscsserercesccensceese== SCOGOSCHOUSOOOROCEC ES 50 triangular fronds densely set with overlapping 
*Cuneatum Deflexum, it was raised between pinnules. Handsome compact habit, very dis-  - 
A. Cuneatum and A. bausei. ‘The plants are Gl oko Reeee sae ese re cure ren Gas. caceacrcouseeaandacs tadese cobQcaa 50 
dense and compact in growth, on which ac- Luddemannianum, a remarkable variety ; the 
count they are well adapted for grouping in peculiarity consists in the pinnules being 
smal]l baskets and jardinettes.”........-.....02. sees 50 crested or agglomerated at the extremities of 
*Cuneatum Elegans. This is an elegant the stipes and their rachides; they are also 
variety, it is about intermediate between Cu- much crisped and Curled.............000-.seeccereenenes 75. 
neatum and Gracellinum, perfectly distinct Monochlamys, a distinct and beautiful new 
and equally effective as a decorative plant, ANGCIIV IN EUITD yrrcaqase: onn0oed mObGOCcaeca DogaRaacuCCOGocaCaOReSC 75: 
added to which it is hardier, stands better *Novze Caledoniz, a distinct and pretty 
when cut and produces a much larger quan- species, with pinnate fronds, the pinnules 
LibypOletrondSeescccccsteccecssceeseseruceneseenneteetees 75 deen ly cut, compact in habit and very graceful, 1 00 
*Cuneatum Grandiceps, it differs from the Pacottii, an elegant Maiden-hair Fern, 4 to 6 
species in several striking particulars. It is inches high, with elongate triangular, tripin- 
more robust in habit, the fronds are more nate fronds, with densely set pinne and pin- 
elongated, the pinne also terminate in similar MULES: 2 cccuceecse cawesecssen eee evecoran cote ane etenee apacoeten 40 
but smaller branchings, and these by their Rhodophyllum, a most distinct and beautiful 
weight give the fronds an elegant arching Fern. ‘the fronds attain a height of 15 to 18 
INE Sh papcerodt scoces aceon conde casdoodocdocnoTawae Saghte DobcosbOC 50 inches. When first developed the young pin- 
Collisii, a beautiful fern allied to the well- — nules are crimson, changing with age to a 
known Adiantum tenerum, but far superior to SOft paleig@reemscsecccsscccececerscteseecencennenacenseenesmet OC! 
it. As distinguished from A. tenerum, the *Williamsii, tne New Golden Maiden-hair. 
fronds are more numerous, somewhat taller This splendid novelty is destined to become a 
and much more branched, giving the plant a general favorite, and for cutting purposes its 
farsmoreyelegantCONtOUNS .cesc:-ccecsesseceectecescess 50 | . value cannot be overestimated................2.c000 15 
Dolabriforme, a beautiful evergreen Adian- *Victoriz, a handsome decorative Fern of 
tum; fronds elongated, pinnate, proliferous, dwarf densely tufted habit; sterile lobes 
pinnules dolabriform. An exceedingly grace- serate; sori oblong or reniform at the apex of 
TUN BY Bol Seer bcaconacetice oan duce pocagodd CeenGjcocoo noabaaH sa 40 thelobesits.2c.cccdov esse wecteeteiwececes oes SponeuonGoaCcOuG 50 
Lathomi, in the way of A. Ghiesbreghtii, but Weigandii, a very pretty and novel Maiden- 
with a drooping habit. Fronds 2to3 feet high, hair Fern, neat in habit, having the compact 
drooping somewhat. An exceedingly graceful bunchy style of growth of A. Decorum........... 50 
and beautiful Bern.......500..2-..ssces:0s SanodonanocaScnC 50 
Asplenium Nobilis, this is a graceful Fern, with inches long, pinnate and much crested. The 
light lace-like pinne and arched fronds which pinne are produced in pairs, one overlaying 
somewhat resemble thuse of A. Viviparum or the other. those above being largest. Compact 
VAIN COIUMeeasversteaceaces SCOOTER ERASE 25 cts.to 50 elegant habiticc.c-Gecseeceee rece 25 cts.to 50 
Davallia Fijiensis, a charmingly elegant ever- Nephrolepis Rufescens Tripinnatifida, this is 
green Fern, free in growth, firm and durable the handsomest of all the forms of the widely 
in texture,and bright green in color,introduced distributed Nephrolepis Rufescens. The fronds 
from the Fiji Islands. The fronds grow 2 or 3 are tufted. erect or sub-erect, 2 to 3 feet high ; 
feet in height and have a deltoid outline........ 50 the stipes and rachides are of a glossy red- 
*Tenuifolia Stricta, an exceedingly handsome brown color and clothed with a ferrugineous 
Fern, with spreading ovate fronds.....25 ets.to 50 tomentum. The aspect of the plant is light 
Gymnogramma Schizophyllum, a very beau- and graceful in the extremes. J... <c.clvcsscseces 1 00 
tiful and distinct Fern. The frond is about 2 *Pteris Bausei, a distinct and beautiful Pteris.. 75 
inches broad, very finely cut. A remarkable *Platycerium Alcicorne (Elk’s Horn Fern), a 
peculiarity in this Gymnogram is seen in the very handsome and distinct evergreen Fern, 
fureation of the rachis, and where it is pro- succeeds well on block or basket..............cec00- 50 
liferous, every frond producing a young plant. *Majus, large and very beautiful variety......... 1 50 
One of the most attractive Ferns..... 25 cts. to 50 BifOrme --b.i feces orch soe tsecate cece teostetoe aerate se tamees 2 50 
Lastrea Richardsii Multifida, the plant has EGENTO PCa cer-cctecers scortecenansctvesee nes seetaceted co eeeenetes 2 50 
fronds 3 feet high. Its bright green color and Gran Ge ives sissies sch docbs eoses wate gecsun tee eeeseee Re 2 50 
the broad-crested apices with their numerous DS OUD LTR aren err o4 Sep eRoncact ttac asa bee tics oc 2 50 
narrow divisions give this plant a singularly Stemmariacis.. 2.0. cis sel esse ewes eee 2 50 
ClEPAN CHANACLER Me ccresdescuecteadconsreoresectecadsesets 25 Willin Chilie.c, jccecsccoctdscckenetarec sea taoee nee doco 2 50 
Nephrolepis Duff, a beautiful and distinet Fern. Platyceriums are among the most distinct of 
The fronds are densely crowded, from 15 to 18 Ferns, succeeding admirably on blocks. 
PHYLLOTANIUM LINDENI. 
A fine Aroid discovered by Mr, G. Wallis, in New Grenada, and sent by him to M. Linden, of Ghent. The 
plent has robust foliage, which is very persistent; the leaves are of a light glossy green, marked by bands of 
white which cross the blade in almost parallel lines from a prominent midrib of the same color. $1.00. 
