jThe Conard & Jones jOo. 



West Grove, Penna 



FERNS FOR HANGING-BASKETS AND JARDINIERES 



Asparagus plumosus 



The magnificent new Roosevelt Fern 



Whitmanii Fern 



ASPARAGUS FERNS (2 kinds) 



The most valuable evergreen trailing plants for the house 

 and conservatory e\er introduced. Their beautiful sprays ot 

 lovely, feathery foliage can be cut freely for bouquets, etc. 

 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Emerald Feather. Very valu- 

 able for vases and baskets. A strong, vigorous plant, very 

 easily grown and requires little care. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, 

 postpaid; extra sizes, 35 cts. and 50 cts. each, by express. 

 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Climbing Lace Fern. An ex- 

 tremely graceful window climber. The fine, feathery foliage is 

 always bright and green. It is in great demand for floral 

 decorations as the fronds retain their freshness for weeks when 

 cut. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; extra sizes, 35 cts. and 

 50 cts. each, by express. 



See Self-Watering Hanging Baskets, page 96. 



BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE FERN-BALL 



Made of fern roots wrapped around moss. No soil required 



DIRECTIONS FOR STARTING. Soak the ball in tepid water 

 for half an hour, then hang up. Sprinkle occasionally as required. 

 Prices: 7- to 9-inch size, 65c. each; 5-inch size, 40c. each; 4-inch 



size, 25c. each, postpaid. 



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ORNAMENTAL FERNS 



ROOSEVELT FERN— NEW, 1911. The grandest Fern of its 

 class yet introduced. It resembles the world-famous Boston 

 Fern, but produces twice as many wide, drooping fronds, and 

 the pinnae are beautifully undulated, giving a pronounced 

 wa\'>' effect seen in no other variety. It has sprung into won- 

 derful popularity, and when better known will be wanted by 

 every one. 23 cts. each, 3 for 70 cts., postpaid. Larger sizes 

 50 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00, by express. (See illustration.) 

 Amerpohll. (The Philadelphia Lace Fern."! Belongs to the 

 ostrich-plume type; each broad, graceful frond seems like a 

 piece of delicate lace. 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, postpaid; 

 larger sizes 50 cts. and $1 each, by express. 

 Whitmanii. (See illustration.) Fronds wide, graceful, dense 

 and feathery. 20 cts. and 35 cts. each, postpaid; larger sizes, 

 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by express. 

 Eleg^antissima. The New Plumed Fern. Both sides of the 

 fronds are equally beautiful. Plant is a compact grower and 

 one we highly recommend. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; 

 larger sizes, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by express. 

 Boston Fern. Fronds grow 2 to 3 feet long and droop over in 

 the most delightful way. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; 

 larger sizes, 40 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by express. 

 Newport Fern (Scotli). Resembles the Boston Fern, but grows more erect, 

 has shorter, narrower fronds and makes three times as many of them. 

 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; larger sizes, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by 

 express. 

 Scholzeli. The crested Dwarf Scotti Fern. The plant has a fluffy, crested 

 appearance much like the Ostrich-Plume Ferns. 20 cts. each, postpaid; 

 larger sizes, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, by express. 



CHOICE TABLE FERNS 



BEAUTIFUL, DWARF-GROWING VARIETIES FOR FERN-DISHES 



New Crested Holly Fern. {Cryptomium Rochjordianum) . Foliage is rich 



glossy dark green; the leaves are undulated and deeply cut or toothed. 



25 cts. each, postpaid. See cut, page 65. 

 Pteris Wilsonii. Sometimes called the "Crested Fern." Very handsome. 



15 cts. each; larger size, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Maidenhair Fern. [Adiantum cimeatiim) . Always in demand for table 



decoration. 15 cts. each; larger size, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Silver-Leaf Fern {Pteris Cretica). Pea-green foliage with silver variegations; 



very beautiful. 15 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Lady Fern {Polystichum Letosum). Erect, feathery growth, 15 cts. each, ppd. 

 Bird's-Eye Fern {Aspidiunt Tussimense). Lace effect; dwarf. 15 cts. each. 



Japanese Fern Ball 



Offer No. 64 Any 3 Table Ferns for 40c., or the set 01 6 for 75c, postpaid 



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