New Floral Guide, Autumn, 1909 



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ORNAMENTAL FERNS 



NEPHROLEPIS AMERPOHLI— NEW 



Here is one of the most irresistibly 

 beautiful Ferns we ever saw. It belongs 

 to the Ostrich Plume type, but we think it 

 more charming than any former intro- 

 duction. The pinnae are so finely divided 

 as to make each broad graceful frond 

 seem like a piece of most delicate lace 

 work. The dense luxuriant foliage makes 

 up a plant that will be enthusiastically 

 admired amid the most elegant surround- 

 ings. Price, 25c. and 35c. each, postpaid. 

 50c. and $1.00 each, by express. 



"WHITMANII," One of the Finest 



and undoubtedly the most popular. 

 Rather dwarf in growth, but graceful, 

 very compact, dense and feathery. Each 

 frond or branch has a double row of per- 

 fect little fronds set at right angles to the 

 midrib, and so thick they seem almost 

 crowded. Itisa healthy, vigorous grower, 

 constantly unfolding fresh fronds of light 

 green that contrast exquisitely with the 

 deep green of the older fronds. (See the 

 illustration opposite, and also below, 

 Frond No. 1). Price, 25c. each, postpaid. 

 Larger size, 50c., 75c. and $1.00, express. 



THE BOSTON FERN L. 



(Nephrolepis Exaltata) 



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A Full Young Plant of Whitmanii hciu 



This is the old standby and still one of the best. The beautiful fronds grow 2 to 5 feet long and droop over in the 

 most delightful way. (See illustration below, frond No 3.) Price, good strong plants, 15c., 20c. and 25c. each, 

 postpaid. Larger size, 40c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00, by express. 



Whitmanii 



Piersonii 



Boston 



OFFER No. 25— Above 3 elegant Ferns, 50c. 

 postpaid ; or, in express size, 3 for $1.25, 

 express here ; $1.60 delivered. 



The Leading New Fern of 1909 



New Nephrolepis Scholzeli 



The Crested Scott or Dwarf Boston Fern 



This is a sport from Nephrolepis Scottii, illustrated on 

 opposite page. It has the same dwarf dense compact 

 habit, and in addition the pinnae of each frond are curled 

 and crinkled, giving the plant a fluffy and crested appear- 

 ance, much like the Ostrich Plume Ferns. Its beautiful 

 character is distinctly shown even in the small size plants. 

 Price, 50c. each, postpaid. Larger size, $1.00 postpaid, or 

 75c. by express. 



FINE FERNS FOR THE HOUSE 



NEW FERN "PTERIS WILSONH"-This is sometimes 

 called the "Crested Fern," and is the most decorative 

 of all the Pteris. It has a handsomely crested form 

 which is just as elegant as a specimen plant as any va- 

 riety of Nephrolepis, and in a small size is a most 

 desirable variety for fern dishes. Price, 15c. each ; 

 larger size, 25c., postpaid. Extra large plants, 50c., 

 by express 



MAIDEN'S HAIR FERN (Adiantum Cuneatum)-AIways 

 in great demand for table and house decoration ; will 

 thrive nicely in parlor or living room, and grow more 

 beautiful each year. 15c., 20c. and 25c. each, postpaid. 



MOUNT WASHINGTON FifeRN (Davallia Stricta)-Has 

 long graceful finely cut foliage, rich Nile green, nice 

 for house or conservatory, also for planting out; 

 hardy. 15c. and 20c. each, postpaid. 



POLYSTICHUM SETOSUM - A lovely variety, erect 

 feathery growth, bright glossy green. 15c., postpaid. 



ASPIDIUM TUSSIMEr^E "The Bird's Eye Fern "-Beau- 

 tiful finely divided fronds, lace effect ; one of the best 

 for table decoration, dishes, baskets and window 

 boxes. 15c.. postpaid. 



PTERIS ARQENTEA (Eagle's Claw Fern) -Pea ereen 

 foliage with silver variegations ; grows nicely in pots 

 with other flowers. 15c., postpaid. 



OFFER No. 25a— Any 3 varieties for 40c. ; 

 set of 6 for 75c., postpaid. 





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Ferns for House or Conservatory 



