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DREER'S FINE FERNS 



We ofEer below but a few of the more important Decorative 



Ferns. 



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

 growing form of tliat most beautiful of all Maiden Hairs Adian- 

 tum Farleyense. Splendid for the warm conservatory, but not 

 suited for house cilture. Good plants in 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



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

 Maiden-Hair variety so extensively used in connection with 

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



Adiantum Wrighti. A comparatively new variety of the 

 Maiden Hair type with large fronds which are of a particularly 

 rich pleasing green color. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Asplenium Nidus Avis {Bird's Nest Fern). We have a splen- 

 did lot of this interesting fern which is well suited for house cul- 

 ture. 5-inch pots, $2.00 each. 



Cibotium Schiedei {Mexican Tree Fern). One of the most 

 desirable and valuable Ferns for room decoration. 4-inch pots, 

 Sl.OO each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum {Crested Holly 

 Ferri). Next to the Boston Ferns, the HoUy Fern is the most 

 satisfactory for apartment use. Foliage of rich glossy dark green, 

 the pinnae or leaflets, besides being wavy or undulated on the 

 edges, are also deeply cut or toothed giving the plant a graceful 

 and light appearance. 2j-inch pots, 15 cts. each; 3-inch pots, 

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



Davallia Lucida. A pretty dwarf growing Fern 12 to 15 inches 

 high when fully developed with graceful dark green glossy foliage 

 which stands the dry atmosphere of the living room without 

 injury. 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis {Boston Fern). The original type 

 with long graceful fronds. 4-inch pots, 50 cts.; 6-inch pots, 

 $1.50 each. Specimen plants in 10-inch tubs, $7.50 each. 



Polypodium Mandaianum Seedlings. Fronds wavy and 

 undulated and of an attractive glaucous-blue color; very hardy 

 house plants. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pots, $2.00 each. 

 Specimen plants in 11 -inch tubs, $7.50 each. 



Pteris Alexandriae. The crested fronds of this pretty variety 

 are variegated with sQvery-wliite. 2i-inch pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each. 



Pteris Rivertoniana. The most desirable of the taller crested 

 forms of Pteris. 2j-inch pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



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. 



Ferns for Fern Dishes 



We can supply the most desirable varieties for this purpose. 

 2i-inch pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Genista 



Fragrans. A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing 

 its fragrant, bright, golden-yellow flowers in the greatest pro- 

 fusion. As a window-plant of easiest culture it is unsurpassed. 

 Especially desirable for Easter decoration. Fine plants in 

 4-inch pots. Flowering size. 75 cts. each. 



Four Best Bedding Geraniums 



The varieties offered are all semi-double flowering and are the 

 best of their respective colors. 

 Alphonse Riccard. Bright vermilion scarlet. 

 Beaute Poitevine. Finest salmon-pink. 

 Mme. Recamier. Pure white. 

 S. A. Nutt. Rich dark crimson. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Dreer's Select Gloxinias 



One of the most charming and effective of summer flowering 

 bulbs for the conservatory or window garden. Illustrated on page 

 163. We offer strong tubers of a very superior strain in choicest 

 mixed colors only, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Heliotropes (Cherry Pie) 



Heliotropes are great favorites, principally on account of their 

 delicious fragrance; they grow freely under glass, and may be 

 planted in the open border during the summer. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Polypodium Mandal\num Seedling 



Dreer's Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 137 to 139 



