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The Glory Fern (Adiantum Farley ense Gloriosa) 



Nephrolepis Elegantissima Com- 



pacta {Crested Boston Fern). A neatly 

 crested form of the Boston Fern. 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts.; 6-inch pots, SI -50 each. 



Polypodium Mandaianum Seed- 

 lings. Fronds wavy and undulated 

 and of an attractiv-e glaucous-blue 

 color; very hardy house plants. 4-inch 

 pots, 75 cts. each. 



Pteris Alexandriae. The crested 

 fronds of this pretty variety are varie- 

 gated with silvery-white. 2j-inch 

 pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Pteris Rivertoniana. The most dis- 

 tinct and desirable of the taller crested 

 forms of Pteris. 2j-inch pots, 15 cts.; 

 4-inch i)ots, 50 cts. each. 



DREER'S FINE FERNS 



We offer below but a few of the more important Decorative 

 Ferns. 



Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa {The Glory Fern). An easy- 

 growing form of that most beautiful of aU Maiden Hairs Adian- 

 tum Farleyense. Good plants in 3-inch -pots, 35 cts. each; 

 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Adiantum Cuneatum. This is the well-known fine-leaved 

 jMaiden-Hair variety so extensively used in connection with 

 cut flowers. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 



Adiantum Wrighti. A comparatively new variety of the 

 jMaiden Hair type with large fronds which are of a particularly 

 rich pleasing green color. Strong plants, §1.00 each. 



Blechnum Brasiliensis. Produces long sword-like fronds 

 which in the young state are of bronzy color. 2j-inch pots, 

 15 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Cibotium Schiedei {Mexican Tree Pern). 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 Rochfordia- 

 num Compactum {Crest- 

 ed U oily Fern). Next to the 

 Boston Ferns, the Holly 

 Fern is the most satisfac- 

 tory for apartment use. 

 Foliage of rich glossy dark 

 green, the pinnae or leaflets, 

 besides being wavy or un- 

 dulated on the edges, are 

 also deeply cut or loothed 

 gi\'ing the plant a graceful 

 and light appearance. 3-inch 

 pots, 25 cts.; 4-inch pots, 50 

 cts each. 



Lomaria Ciliata. An at- 

 tractive dwarf tree-fern. 2j 

 inch pots, 15 cts. each; 4- 

 inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 



{Boston Fern). The original 

 type w^ith long graceful 

 fronds. 4-inch pots, 50 cts.; 

 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. 



Pteris Rivertontan.*. 



Pteris Wilsoni. Of compact habit, forming a very symmetrical 

 plant. The bright green foliage is beautifully crested. 2i-inch 

 pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Pteris Tremula. One of the strongest growing of the Pteris; 

 fronds of a cheerful bright green, grows about 3 feet high, suc- 

 ceeds splendidly as a house plant. 2j-inch pots, IS cts. each; 

 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Pteris Victor iae. Has narrow graceful foliage of a deep green 

 color elegantly variegated with silvery-white, one of the prettiest 

 of the variegated varieties. 2i-inch pots, 15 cts. each; 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each. 



Sitalobium Cicutarium. A strong growing variety with long 

 finely divided fronds, a good house plant and fine for bedding in 

 a shady comer in the border. 2i-inch pots, 15 cts. each; 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each. 



FERNS FOR FERN DISHES 



We can supply the most desirable varieties for this purpose. 

 2i-inch pots, 15 cts. each; SI. 50 per doz.; SIO.OO per 100. 



Crested Holly Fern (Cyrtomium) 



Dreer's Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 136 to 138 



