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DREER’S FINE FERNS. 
Notwithstanding that we are the largest growers of Ferns in this coun- 
try, and that our collection is the most varied, the limited space in this 
catalogue allows us to offer but a few of the most important varieties. 
These are the very best for house culture, succeeding under ordinary 
living-room conditions, are all quite distinct, and form a very interesting 
and select collection. 
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911. 
Adiantum Croweanum, This is unquestionably the best of the 
Maiden-hairs as a house-plant. It closely resembles the popular Adj- 
antum cuneatum, but of stronger growth. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Adiantum Farleyense. The most beautiful of the Maiden-hairs, but 
requires the moist atmosphere of the greenhouse for its successful cul- 
tivation. 25 cts., 50 cts., $1.00 and $2.00 each. 
Asplenium Nidus Avis (7/e Birds’ Nest Fern). An interesting 
species, with large, dark green foliage. 50 cts. each. Specimen 
plants, $1.50 each. 
Cibotium Schiedei. This Mexican Tree-Fern is the finest decorative 
house plant we know of, and, though appearing soft, is as hardy as any 
variety in our collection, succeeding under the same conditions as a 
Boston Fern; exceedingly graceful. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each. Speci- 
men plants, $2.00, $3.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each. 

Cyrtomium Falcatum ( Holly 
Fern). One of the most ser- 
viceable ferns for house decora- 
tion, with dark  glossy-green 
holly-like foliage. 25 cts. and 
50 cts. each. 
Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 
(Crested Holly Fern). This new 
Holly Fern will undoubtedly dis- 
place the old popular variety. 
Its foliage is not only of a richer, 
deeper, glossy green color, but 
the pinne or leaflets besides being 
wavy or undulated are also deeply 
cut or toothed, giving the plant a 
graceful light appearance, which 
make it valuable not only as a 
dish Fern but as a specimen 
plant, for decorative work and 
for apartment use. 
Good specimen plants in 6-inch 

pots, $1.50 each. Crestep Fern (Preris Witsont). 




Nephrolepis Bostoniensis( 7'/e 
Boston Sword Fern). This is 
the original Boston Fern, which 
for years has been the most popu- 
Jar house plant in cultivation. 
Specimens in 6-inch pots, 75 
cts. each; large specimens, $2.50 
each. 
Nephrolepis Scholzeli (The 
Plumed Scott, or Dwarf Bos- 
ton Fern). In this new form, 
a sport from Scotti, we have all 
the desirable features of the 
parent, with plumy fronds similar 
to the Ostrich Plume Fern. Its 
leaves are held erect with a grace- 
ful arch, forming a plumy globe, 
which is as pretty in a small plant 
as it is in a specimen plant of 
largest size. A splendid variety 
for table decoration. 6-inch pots, 
75 cts. each. 
Nephrolepis Scottii (Diowif Boston Fern). Identical to the 

PLuMeEpb Sco1rr Fern (NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELI.) 
Boston Fern, except that it is smaller in all its parts and of 
more compact and denser growth, making an ideal decorative 
plant for the house. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. Specimens 
in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. Large specimen plants, $2.50 
each. 
Nephrolepis Whitmani (The Improved Ostrich Plume 
Fern). Unquestionably the most valuable of this type. Not 
only is the pinnze on the individual fronds more finely di- 
vided, but the fronds are denser, broader and more graceful, 
and the habit of the plant is more perfect. 4-inch pots, 35 
cts. each. Specimens in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. Large 
specimen plants, $2.50 each. 
Pteris Wilsoni (Crested Fern). Among the crested forms 
of this beautiful genus this is the most desirable. It is of 
compact growth, with the pinnz more densely crested than 
in any other variety. An elegant house plant. Nice plants 
in 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each. Specimens in 6-inch pots, 50 
cts. each. 
Ferns for Fern Dishes. We have at all times a good sup- 
ply of the most desirable varieties for this purpose. 23-inch 
pots, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 3-inch pots, $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

