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FINE FERNS 
We offer below but a few of the 
more important Decorative Ferns. 
Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa 
(The Glory Fern). An easy-grow- 
ing form of that most beautiful of all 
Maiden Hairs, Adiantum Farleyense. 
Good plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. 
each; 4 inch pots 75 cts. each. 
Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's 
Nest Fern), An interesting species 
with large dark green foliage. 3- 
inch pots, 25 pe each. 
Cibotium Schiedei (Wezxican Tree 
Fern). One of the most desirable 
and valuable Ferns in cultivation. 
4-inch pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, 
$2.50 each; 8-inch pots, $5.00 each. 
Cyrtomium Rochiordianum 
Compactum (Crested Holly 
Feri). Next to the Boston Ferns, aoe 
the Holly Fern is the most satisfact- Ficus Evastica 
ory for apartment use, and this new variety has made a place 
for itself'in the front rank as a decorative plant. Its foliage 
is of rich glossy dark green, the pinnz or leaflets, besides 
being wavy or undulated on the edges, are also deeply cut or 
toothed, giving the plant a graceful and light appearance. 
4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis (Boston Fern). 
type with long graceful fronds. 
inch pots, $2.50 each. 
Nephrolepis Scotti (Dwarf Boston Fern). A dwarf-grow- 
ing form; a beautiful Fern. 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. 
Pteris Alexandriz. The crested fronds of this pretty variety 
are variegated with silvery-white. 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 
Pteris Distinction. A splendid decorative sort with narrow 
cut dark green fronds. 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 
Pteris Rivertoniana. The most distinct and desirable of the 
taller crested forms of Pteris, 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 
The original 
6-inch pots, $1.50 each; 8- 
Pteris Wilsoni. Of compact habit, forming a very symetri- 
cal plant. The bright green foliage is beautifully crested. 
4-inch pots, 50 cts each. 
FERNS FOR FERN DISHES 
We can supply the most desirable varieties tor this purpose. 
24-inch pots, 15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Australis. 
Elastica. The well-known Rubber plant. 
TESS CARDEN = GREENHOUSE DIANTS 117 
FARFUGIUM 
Grande. (Leopard Plant), This is an extremely ornamental 
plant. Its large, circular leaves, thickly spotted with creamy- 
white and yellow make it wonderfully effective for the window 
garden. 650 cts. each. : 
FICUS (Rubber Plant) 
Altissima. In general appearance similar to F. Hlastica, but 
with smaller dark-green, glossy foliage, with white veins. 
each. ; = 
A rapid growing compact, free branching variety, with 
small, leathery, dark-green leaves. Very attractive when grown in 
bush form. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. Larger plants, $1.00 and 
$2.00 each. : fe. 
4-inch pot, 10 inches 
high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pot, 20 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 
Utilis. Entirely distinct and unlike the popular Rubber Plant, 
yet possessing the same hardiness. The 
leaves are thick and leathery, from 9 to 10 
inches long, one-half as wide, of a rich 
holly-green, with midrib and principal — 
veins of ivory-white. Strong plants, $1.00 
and $2.00 each. 
Four Best 
Bedding Geraniums 
The varieties offered are all semi-double 
flowering and are the best of their respect- 
ive colors for out-door planting. 
Alphonse Riccard. 
scarlet. 
Beaute Poitevine. Finest salmon-pink. 
Mme Recamier. Pure White. 
S, A. Nutt. Rich dark crimson. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. 
Bright vermilion- 
NEW ROSES 
We offer some splendid new Hybrid- 
Tea and Hardy Climbing sorts on pages 
128 and 129. 
AES Sa 
(Rubber Plant) 
Cyrtomium RocHFoRDIANUM CoMPACTUM 
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