THE CONARD &■ JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PA. 



ROBERT PYLE, PRESIDENT 



ANTOINE WINTZER. Vice-PresiDENT 



Ornamental Ferns for Indoors 



The 



Newport 

 Parlor 

 Fern . 



A $1 Newport Fern makes a beautiful gift 



The Newport Parlor Fern 



(Nepbrolepis Scottii). See illustration 

 Resembles the Boston Fern in some respects but 

 grows more erect, has shorter, narrower fronds, and 

 makes three times as many of them. Highest awards 

 have been given this Fern at many great shows, 

 wherever exhibited. Price: Strong, young, shapely, 

 well-rooted plants, 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, post- 

 paid; larger size, 75 cts. and $1 each n 



^rlnnlT-pIiT (^^® Crested Newport or Scottii 

 ^L.ilUiZ.ciii Pq^)^ -phis is a sport from the 



Newport and has the same dense, compact habit 

 of growth. In addition the pinnae (or leaflets) of 

 each frond are curled and crinkled, giving the 

 plants a fluffy and crested appearance, much like 

 the Ostrich Plume Ferns. Its beautiful character 

 is shown even in the small-size plants. Price: 

 Strong young plants, 25 cts. and 40 cts.^ach, ppd. ; 

 larger size, 75 cts. each Q 



TDT. This is one of the finest of the 

 iXOOSeVeir. large-growlng house Ferns. It 

 produces great quantities of long, graceful fronds, 

 with the pinnae (or leaflets) beautifully undulated, 

 giving a pronounced wavy effect and a character 

 to this plant that is quite unique and most attrac- 

 tive. Price: Strong, vigorous-growing young 

 plants, 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, postpaid; larger 

 size, 75 cts. each n 



'T^^AA^T Tnr-»T^-r. Same typc of froud as the 

 1 eaay junior. Poosevelt Fem but the 

 fronds are shorter and more freely produced, mak- 

 ing compact, shapely plants suitable for table 

 decoration and more easily handled than the larger- 

 growing types. Price: Vigorous-growing young 

 plants, 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, postpaid; larger 

 size, 75 cts. each d 



D This sign indicates delivery at your expense. See page 3. 20 



In winter, every home needs a 

 touch of hving green inside, and 

 hallways (where visitors get their 

 first and lasting impression of 

 ^^^j^^j^j,^ your house), can be made ex- 

 ^^^^^--— ceedingly attractive by the addi- 

 tion of a few Ornamental Ferns. 

 Your dining-room and living- 

 room also will immediately as- 

 sume a more inviting and cosy 

 look when a few of these graceful, 

 lovely plants are used, and we 

 have good stock ready for im- 

 mediate shipment. Order a 

 dozen Ferns now and grow them 

 yourself for Christmas gifts. 

 This is a fine way to do your 

 shopping early. Or we can ship 

 for you near Christmas-time if 

 so instructed. Fern Cultural 

 Directions sent on request. 



r) . A rapid-growing, graceful house 



OOSLOn. Fern, and many people prefer this to 

 any other variety. It thrives in any ordinary living- 

 room, and specimen plants can be grown with 

 fronds 5 to 6 feet in length. The sword-like fronds 

 are produced in bewildering masses, arching, curv- 

 ing and strikingly beautiful. On account of its 

 large growth, the Boston Fern is particularly 

 useful for hall decoration, where it can be placed 

 on a stand and left undisturbed. Price: 25 cts. 

 and 40 cts. each, postpaid; larger size, 75 cts. ea. D 

 A T T« (The Philadelphia Lace Fern). 



AmerpOnll An exquisitely beautiful type 

 with broad, graceful fronds, like delicate lace. The 

 pinnae are finely divided and the dense, luxuriant 

 foliage makes an irresistibly charming plant. 

 Price: 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, postpaid; larger 

 size, 75 cts. each D 

 T T 7-T • . • • Rather dwarf in growth but very 



W nitmRnil. graceful, compact, dense and 

 feathery. Each frond has a double row of perfect 

 little fronds set at right angles to the midrib. 

 Price: Young plants, 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, 

 postpaid; larger size, 75 cts. D 



Two Hanging Ferns 



ASPARAGUS Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). Makes 

 quantities of light green, long, graceful fronds. 

 Very suitable for hanging-baskets. Price: 25 cts. 

 and 40 cts. each, postpaid; larger size, 75 cts. D 



A. plumosus (Climbing Lace Fern). An extremely 

 graceful window climber. The fine, feathery foli- 

 age is always bright and green. It is in great 

 demand for floral decorations as the fronds retain 

 their freshness for weeks when cut. Fine also for 

 hanging-baskets and jardinieres. Price: 25 cts. 

 and 40 cts. eachj postpaid. 



