Kevi' Floral Guide— Autumn, 1906. 



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New Emerald Feather Asparagfus 



ASPARAGUS SPRENQERII 



This is undoubtedly one of the handsomest and most 

 i^aluable evergreen trailing plants for the house and con- 

 servatory ever introduced. It is especially valuable for 

 pots, vases, baskets, etc., covering all with its beautiful 

 sprays of lovely green feathery foliage, which can be cut 

 "reely and is very useful for bouquets, wreaths, and all 

 i>:inds of floral decorations. It makes a charming orna- 

 mental plant for the window or conservatory in Winter, 

 md is equally valuable for vases, baskets, porch boxes in 

 Summer. It is a strong vigorous plant, very easily grown, 

 requires but little care and keeps on growing, fresh and 

 ;yreen, year after year. Price, 15, 20 and 25 cts. each ; 

 Jl.50, |2.00 and |2.50 per doz., postpaid. Extra size from 

 3 and 6-inch pots, 35 and 50 cts. each; ^.50 and |4.50 per 

 doz., by express. 



Asparagus Plumosa 



Climbing Lace-Pern 



EMERALD FEATHER ASPAR.'\GUS 



A finer and 

 more delicate 

 plant than the 

 Sprengerii, but 

 hardy and easily 

 grown; very sat- 

 isfactory for 

 window and 

 house culture ; 

 a n extremely 



graceful window climber, bright green feathery foliage, as 

 fine as the finest silk or lace. The fronds retain their fresh- 

 ne.ss for weeks when cut, and are greatly admired for floral 

 decorations. An exceedingly beautiful plant for house and 

 conservatory, and will thrive nicely in the temperature of an 

 ordinary living-room. Entirely unequalled for the grace and 

 beauty of its lovely spray-like fronds. 



Price, nice thrifty plants, 15 and 20 cts. each ; |1.50 and 

 |2.00 per doz. postpaid; larger size, 40 and 50 cts. each; $4.00 

 and |5.00 per doz., express. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA 



Six Choice Ferns for House 

 or Conservatory 



Maiden's Hair Fern (Ad antum Cuneatnm) — Always 

 in great demand for table and house decoration, will thrive 

 nicely in parlor or living-room and grow more beautiful each 

 year. 15, 20 and 25 cts. each, postpaid. 



Mount Washington Fern (Davallia Stricta)— Has long 

 graceful finely cut foliage, lich Nile green, nice for house or 

 conservatory, also for planting out; hardy. 15 and 20 cts. 

 each, postpaid. 



Polystichiina Setosiim— A 



growth, bright glossy green. 



lovely variety, erect feathery 

 15 cts. 



Aspidium Tussimense— Beautiful fine fronds, lace effect, 

 one of the best for Fern Dishes. 15 cts. 



Pteris Argentea, (Eagle's Claw Fern)- 

 with silver variegations. 15 cts. 



-Pea green foliage 



The Beautiful Moss Fern (Selaginella Emiliana)— A very 

 pretty and interesting little fern with moss-like foliage, de- 

 lightful for fern dishes, wardian cases, etc. 15 cts. each; 

 ^1.50 per doz., postpaid. 



SPECIAL OFFER. Any 3 varieties for 40 cts.; 

 set of 6 for 75 cts., postpaid. 









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Ferns for House or Conservatory 



New Buttercup Primrose, ai 



real treasure for House culture=blooms 

 . all the time, and might well be called the 

 Golden Yellow ever blooming Primrose," grows 10 to 12 inches high branches freely and con= 

 tinues covered with flowers as long as it has a chance to grow, when done blooming in the house 

 i6«t out in the flower bed it will bloom all Summer and Fall, 20cts. each; 3 for SOcts., postpaid. 



