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Plumed Scott Fern (Nephrolepis Scholzeli.) 



DREERS FINE FERNS. 



Our collection of Ferns is the most extensive in tins country. We an- 

 nually produce over two millions of these plants, which -hows their great 

 popularity. (For New and Rare sons See page 155.) 



The Boston Fern and Its Varieties. 



The popularity of these Ferns is really phenomenal; many thousands are 

 used every season for inteiior decoration, foi which purpose they are par- 

 ticularly adapted, on account of their graceful appearance and at the same 

 lime extreme hardiness, resisting so admirably as they do the dry atmos 

 phere of the living-room, while in summer few plants are sp satisfactory 

 for porch decoration at d for planting in window I oxes, and even for plant- 

 ing in the garden in partial shade. 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis (Boston Fern). The original type, pro- 

 ducing large specimens with long, graceful fronds. 4-inch pots, 25 cts. ; 

 6-inch pots, 75 cts.; large specimens, $2.5u each. 



Nephrolepis Whitmani ( Ostrich 1'h,,,,, }•', rn). A beautiful crested 

 form, with broad, plume-like fronds. 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 6-inch 

 pots, 75 cts. 



Nephrolepis Scotti (Dwarf Boston Fern). A compact, dwarf- 

 growing form; a beautiful Fern. 4-inch pots, 25 cts.; 6-inch pots, 75 

 i!-. Specimens, $2.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Scholzeli (Plumed Scott Fern). A crested form of the 

 Scon Fern, with beautiful miniature Ostrich Plume-like fronds. 4-inch 

 pots, 25 cts,; 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Superbissima. A unique and distinct variety really in 

 a class bj itself, of dwarf, compact growth, the fronds being very dense, 

 firm and rigid, and of a very deep green color. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. 



Nephrolepis Rxaltata Superba. (See page 155) 



Nephrolepis Magnifica. I See page 155. ) 



Nephrolepis Cordata compacta. A dwarf Sword Fern. 15 cts. each. 



General Collection of Fine Ferns. 



ADIANTl'M Maiden Hair Fern). 

 Bellum. A pretty crested sort. 15 cts. , 



/Emulum. 25 cts. 



Caudatum. A creeping variety; fine for hanging-baskets. 2") cts. 

 Cnllissii. 25 cts. 



Croweanum. The hardiest Maiden I lair for home culture. 25 cts. each. 

 Cuneatum. The populai Maiden llair. 1 ', cts.' 25 cts. and 50 cts. 



(irandiceps. A beautiful crested form. 15 cts. 

 — Yariegatum. 25 cts. 

 Dolabriformis. A creeping variety, wl ich should be grown in a 



basket. 25 cts. 

 Farleyense. The finest of all Maiden Hairs, but will not succeed as a 

 win low plant, requiring the moist atmosphere of the green- 

 house. 25 cts., 50 cts., $1.00 and $1.50 each. 

 Farleyense Gloriosa ( Olory Fen,). See page 155. 

 Hybridum. 25 cts. 



Lathomii. < me of the best to grow into specimens. 25 cts. 

 Macrophyllum. 25 cts. 



— Albo striatum. The prettiest of the variegated Maiden 

 Hairs. The mature fronds are deep green, striped white, 

 while the young fronds are bronzy-rose. 25 cts. each. 

 nundullum. 25 cts. 

 Regina?. 25 cts. 

 Rochfordeanum. 25 cts. 



Rhodophyllum. A handsome species. 25 cts. each. 

 Sanctae Catharinae. 2-5 cents. 

 Scutum. 25 cts. 

 Trapeziformis. 50 cts. 

 Weigandi. A pretty little crested species. 25 cts. 



ASPIDIUM. 



Tsussimense. One of the best for Fern dishes. 15 cts. 



BLECHNUM. 



Braziliensis. A desirable dwarf Tree Fern. 15 cts. 

 Occidentale. A desirable dwarf Fern. 15 cts. 





HARDY FERNS for outdoor planting are offered on page 217. 



