Ne^w Kloral Guide— Autumn, 1906 



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The Beautiful Excelsior Fern. 



(Nephrolepis Barrowsii) 



This is one of the newest and most beautiful parlor 

 ferns yet produced, grows thicker and makes more 

 fronds than the older kinds and they are more dense 

 and leathery and produce a most elegant effect in 

 house decoration. Our illustration gives some idea of 

 its remarkable beauty, but it must be seen to be fully 

 appreciated. Price, strong jdants ".^0 els, and 30 cts. 

 each, postpaid. Extra size plants for immediate effect, 

 50 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00, by express. 



New Ostrich Plume Fern. 



(Nephrolepis Piersonii) 



Undoubtedly one of the finest plants for house de- 

 coration ever offered, it is a strong vigorous grower 

 resembling the Boston Fern somewhat, but the 

 fronds are much heavier and more feathery and arch 

 over in a most graceful manner showing two shades 

 of green and producing a lovely mossy eflect which 

 adds greatly to its beauty, a quick rapid grower and 

 ran te depended f)n to make a fine display at once. 

 Price, stiong plants 15cfs. and 25 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Extra size plants for immediate effect 50 cts., 75 cts. 

 and $1.00, by express. 



The Boston Fern. 



(Nephrolepis Exaltata.) 



This is one of the finest and best Ferns for growing 

 in pots, vases and baskets ; will do well planted in a 

 shady border during Summer, and when lifted and 

 taken in doors, makes a splendi<l window and house 

 plant during winter. The beautiful fronds grow two 

 to three feet long and droop over in the most delight- 

 ful way. Very popular and always in large demand. 

 Price, good strong plants, 15 and 25 cts. each; post- 

 naid. Extra size, 50, 75 cts. and $1.00 each, by ex- 

 NEW EXCELSIOR FERN, (W. BARROWSII) press, at purchaser's expense. 



The Kentia Palm. (Belmoreana.) 



The Kentia Palm, besides being one of the most graceful and ornamental of all Palms for the House or Conservatory, is also 

 one of the hardiest and easiest to grow. It is not affected by the dust and dry air of the house and will grow and thrive where 

 no other plants would live, and will continue to increase in size and beauty for many years. Fine thrifty plants, fa to 8 inches 

 high, 25 cts. ; larger size, 35 cts., postpaid. Extra size, 50 cts. each, express. 



The Rubber Tree (hcus Eiastica) 



Well known as one of the finest plants for table and parlor 

 decoration. Its large thick olive green leaves and graceful 

 polished stems make it one of the very finest ornamental 

 plants for the house and conservatory. It stands dust and 

 heat with impunity and always looks handsome and attrac- 

 tive. Fine sturdy plants from 4 inch pots 65 cts. each, post- 

 paid or by express at purchaser's expense 50 cts., 75 cts. $1.00 

 each, according to size. 



Cryptomeria Japonica or Japan Cedar 



An Elegant Decorative Evergreen for House Culture 



This is a lovely fern-leaved evergreen which thrives nicely in the 

 house and makes a very choice decorative plant for the living room, 

 greenhouse or conservatory, is easily cared for, requires little attention. 

 Price, strong plants, 35 cts., postpaid. Larger size, 50 cts , by express. 



Beautiful Window Garden Collection 



(6 Choice House Plants — only 65 cts., postpaid. ) 



I Lovely Newport Parlor Fern, Page 6 



I Evening Star (Impatiens), ** 34 



I Splendid '♦ Peach Blow" Hibiscus, ** 29 



I Browallia, New Giant Blue, *' 28 



I Heliotrope Selected, *♦ 34 



I Gold Dust Plant, Green and Gold, '* 40 



Set of 6 Postpaid, Only 65 Cents. 



KENTIA PALftrt. 



