168—Plants 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1911 
Fern, THo PHILADELPHIA LACE. 
FERNS 
THE PHILADELPHIA LACK FERN. 
This has the Maiden Hair Fern effect on a 
Boston Fern frond. The pinne are so finely 
divided that it resembles a piece of fine lace. 
It forms a beautiful specimen and is greatly 
admired. 20 cents each; 2 for 35 cents, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, extra 
Jlarge plants, 75 cents and $1.00 each. 
HOLLY FERN. (Cyrtomium Falcatum.) 
One of the hardiest of house ferns. Bold strik- 
ing leathery foliage of a rich dark green. Rapid 
growth. 15 cemts each, postpaid. 
VARIEGATED LEATHER. (Pteris Alba 
Lineata.) The one best adapted to house cul- 
ture of all the variegated ferns. A broad band 
of white is plainly marked in the middle of 
each frond. 15 cents each, postpaid. 
CRESTED. (Pteris Wilsonii.) A robust 
and compact grower; the ends of the fronds are 
beautifully crested. 15 ets. each, postpaid. 
MAIDEN HAIR FERN. Always in de- 
mand for table and house decoration. Exceed- 
ingly graceful in appearance, and grows more 
beautiful year by year. 15c. each, postpaid. 
BOSTON FERN. A most beautiful fern for 
growing in pots, vases or baskets. It thrives 
under ordinary conditions, requiring very lit- 
tle attention. The fronds grow 2 to 3 feet long 
and arch ina graceful manner. 15 ets. each, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, extra 
large plants, 75 cents amd $1.00 each. 
SILVER FERN. (Pteris Argyrea.) 
the prettiest of house ferns. 
One of 
Large, bold foli- 
age, with a variegation of silvery white on each | 
frond. Very desirable. 20c. each, postpaid. 
SPEAR-SHAPED FERN. (Pteris Adian- 
toides.) A variety very similar to the Maiden 
Hair, but much hardier. The fronds are very 
dark green, and the stems are shiny black. 
15 cemts each, postpaid. 
SHIELD FERN. (Aspidium Tensimense.) 
So called on account of. the shape of the spore. 
One of the best for fern dishes. Compact grow- 
er. 15 cents each, postpaid. 
DWARF TREE FERN. (Lomaria Gibba.) 
Unexcelled for house decoration and fine for 
fern dishes. Broad, green fronds. A rapid 
grower. 20 cents each, postpaid. 
CHRISTMAS TREE FERN. This is a 
low grower, and each frond resembles a branch 
of Norway Spruce. Requires plenty of water. 
15 cents each, postpaid. 
PARSLEY FERN. A very beautiful plant, 
with fine cut foliage, which resembles parsley. 
Of easy growth. 20 cemts each, postpaid. 
Special Offer 
Any 6 of the above, your selection, 
| for 75 cents, postpaid, or all 12 of the 
above, for only $1.25, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, larger plants of 
any of the above, 50 cents each, or 
\ any 6, your selection, for $2.50, 
a 6-inch pot. 
rant, waxy flowers. 
hand: 
ing or lemonade. 
postpaid. 
ORANGE 
OTAHEITE. 
culture. 
fruit. 
20 cents each, postpaid. 
cents each. 
fragrant. 
Z5c. each, postpaid. 
WHITE. 
PINK. 
VIOLETS 
Perpetual Biocomers. 
One plant of each, 5 in all, for only 
40 cents, postpaid. 
GOVERNOR HERRICK. Splendid new 
single violet. Flowers rich dark purple color, 
carried erect on long and strong stems. For 
freedom of bloom this new variety outclasses 
all others. Very fragrant. 15 cents each; 
$1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA. A vigorous and healthy 
grower, large single flowers of a clear violet 
purple. 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
LADY HUME CAMPBELL. A popular 
violet; perpetual blooming; large, double, azure 
blue flowers; exquisite fragrance. 
10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
PRINCESS OF WALES. Very free bloom- 
er. Flowers single and very large. Color, deep 
violet blue. Sweet scented. 
10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
SWANLEY WHITE. The finest and best 
white variety grown. Large, very double and 
sweet. Continuous bloomer. 
10 cents each; $1.90 per dozen, postpaid. 
PALMS 
THE FAN PALM. One of the best for the 
house. Will thrive in any ordinary room, 
regardless of heat, cold, dust or drought. HEle- 
gant, fan shaped, dark green leaves, beauti- 
fully fringed. Needs no coaxing or special 
care. 25 and 35 cents each, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, 50 cents each. 
WASHINGTON WEEPING. Will thrive 
almost anywhere. Elegant fringed, fan-shaped 
leaves. The drooping fringes of the mature 
plant are very graceful. Good strong plants, 
15 and 25 cents each, postpaid. 
KENTIA. The hardiest and best all around 
palm for general house purposes. 25c.and 35¢., 
postpaid. By ex., not prepaid, 60c. each. 
OSTRICH FEATHER. Exceedingly grace- 
ful and desirable. The developed plant always 
attracts attention. 25¢c. and 35c. each, post- 
paid. By express, not prepaid, 60c¢. each. 
One of each of the four palms, for 75 cents, postpaid. 
Patm, KENTIA. 
AMERICAN WONDER 
or PONDEROSA LEMON 
The grandest indoor fruit ever introduced. 
Perfectly adapted to the window garden. 
May be grown with entire satisfaction in 
Deep green leaves and frag- 
Fruit very large and 
some; juicy and excellent for flavor- 
20 and 35 centseach, Si 
Bearing size, by express, not { 
prepaid, 50, 60 and 75 cents each. 
The best orange for house 
Grows in dwarf, bushy form, and 
bears white, fragrant blossoms and golden 
Of superb decorative value. 
Bearing size, 
by express, not prepaid, 35, 50 and 75 
JAPANESE GOLD ORANGE (KIN 
KAN.) Desirable house plant; bears min- 
jature golden yellow colored oranges about 
the size of a Damson plum, skin thin. 
fruit is excellent for preserving or crystal- 
lizing. Attractive flower, about the size of a tuberose and as delightfully 
Requires very little care and is easily grown. Starts to bear when 
quite small and is covered with blossoms and fruit every year. Strong plants, 
Larger plants, By ex., mot prepaid, 75c. and $1.25. 
OLEANDERS 
Fine, hard wooded house plants; popular; valued for splendid, fragrant flowers. 
Large snow white blossoms, very double and sweet. 
A fine rosy pink, blossoms very large. 
YELLOW. Handsome large flowers. 
Any of the above, 20 cents each, or the 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
15 and 
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Lemon, AMERICAN WONDER. 
VINES 
MOONFLOWERS 
IPOMCGA NOCTIFLORA. A rapid grow- 
ing fragrant climber, making 15 to 20 feet. 
Flowers large, white. 15c. each; 2 for 25c. 
THE BLUE MOONEFLOWER. This has 
fragrant, pale sky blue flowers and is a vigor- 
ous climber. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 
PASSION FLOWER 
GZ NORTHERN CROSS. 
a A magnificent climbing 
vine, grows 8 to 10 feet 
the first season. Flowers 
5 inches across, and show 
a well defined raised cross 
in the centre, 
surrounded by 
a beautiful 
halo of sky 
blue rays, un- 
derlaid with 
rosy pink and 
white petals. 
15 cts. each; 
Larger plants, 20 
PASSION FLOWER. 
2 for 25 cents, postpaid. 
cents each, postpaid. 
Vines for Pot Culture 
For Cheerful Winter Windows 
CISSUS DISCOLOR 
Also known as Trailing Begonia, ete. Foliage 
green and silvery white on the upper surface 
and reddish on under side. Tender. 
15 cents each, postpaid. 
PARLOR IVY 
Also called German Ivy. Very useful for 
hanging baskets; also for indoor culture. An 
old and well known favorite. 
10 cents each; 6 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
MANETTIA VINE 
A lovely, tender vine with cigar-shaped flow- 
ers of bright orange red color, tipped with yel- 
low. Perpetual bloomer. 15c. each, postpaid. 
VINCA VARIEGATA 
Elegant low growing trailing vines; bright 
glossy green leaves, widely bordered with 
creamy white; always bright and pretty. 
10 cents each, postpaid. 
FUCHSIAS 
One plant of each, 5 in all, 50 cents, 
postpaid. 
ELM CITY. Sepals rich crimson. Corolla 
deep purple and very double. This fuchsia is 
free flowering and easy togrow 15 cts. each. 
JUPITER. Extra large, very double flow- 
er; long deep tubes with wide, handsome 
corolla; bright scarlet carmine. 10 cts. each. 
LADY IN WHITE. This is a most perfect 
and chaste variety. Flowers are double and 
pure white. Fine weeping tree form. 
15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents, postpaid. 
PHENOMENAL. Tube and petals bright 
reddish crimson; corolla bright purple flamed 
with scarlet. Flowers very double, fine and 
extra 'arge. 10 cents oe al 
SPECIOSA. (The True Winter Bloomer.) 
Color; rich carmine rose. One of the best and 
very easy togrow. 10 cents each, postpaid. 
