Dr e er>s Autumn^ Catalogue, i9o6« 



33 



Fine Ferns. 



ClBuilUM SCHEIDEI 



Nephrolepis 



Bostouiensis. 



(The Boston Sword Fern.) 



This is the original Bostcm Fern 

 which for years has been the most 

 popular house plant in cultivation. 



3-in. pots, 15 cts. each. 

 4-in. " 25 " 

 6-in. " 75 " 

 r2-in. pans, $3.00 



Neplirolepis Scottii. 



(Dwarf Boston Fern.) 



Identical to Boston Fern except 

 that it is smaller in all its parts 

 and of more compact and denser 

 growth. In our judgment this 

 is the ideal decorative plant for 

 the house. 



3-in. pots 15 cts. each 



4" '• 25 



6 " " 75 



8 " " §2.00 " 



Nephrolepis Barrowsi. 



(Improved Ostrich Plume Fern.) 



This new Fern possesses the same vigorous growth thnt is char- 

 acteristic of the Boston Fern, with long, graceful fronds, but with 

 each pinnre or leaflet subdivided so as to form a perfect miniature 

 frond. The fronds grow broad and heavy, increasing in plume- 

 like beauty as they develop. 



Strong plants in 3-in. pots 15 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Scottii (Dwarf Boston Fern) 



The limited space in this catalogue allows us to offer but a 

 few of the most important varieties. For a complete list see our 

 Garden Book. 



Adiantuui Cuneatuiii. 



The most popular of the Maiden-hair Ferns, and which, with 

 careful treatment, will succeed as a house plant. Strong plants, 

 15 cts., 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 



Adiaiituiii Farleyeiise. 



The most beautiful of the INIaiiien-hairs, but requires the 

 moist atmosphere of the greenhouse for its successful cultiva- 

 tion. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.U0 each. 



AlSOpllila Australia (Australian Tree Fern). 

 One ol the quickest-growing and most majestic appearing 

 Ferns in our colleciion Succeeds admirably under ordinary 

 conditions if not allowed to suffer for the want of water. Strong 

 plants, 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 



CibotiUUl Sclieidei (Mexican Tree Fern). 



One of the most remarkable and valuable Ferns, from the fact 

 that it has a most delicate appearance, but possesses the hardi- 

 ness ol the most robust Palm. Its fronds are of a golden-green 

 color, long and gracefully arched, 

 forming a beautiful specimen. 



3-in. pots, 50 cts. each. 

 5-in. " $1 00 

 6-in. " 2 00 

 8-in. " 3 50 



Davallia Fijiensis 

 Pluinosa« 



(The Fiji Island I'ern.) 



A most beautiful Fern, with 

 very finely-cut dark, glossy-green 

 f)liage; quite distinct from all 

 others, and a most useful plant 

 for all purposes. 25 cts. each. 



Microlepia Mirta 

 Cristata. 



(Tassel Fern.) 



A most exquisite species, and 

 not only one of the quickest grow- 

 ers, but one of the most attractive 

 and desirable for the amateur. 

 15 cts. ;ind 25 cts. each. 



.30 



'^ " 6 " " 75 " 



Xephrolepis Elegantissima. 



The plumy peculiarity of the original form is even more distinctly 

 developed in this variety, the side pinnae being again subdivided 

 and standing at right angles to the midrib, making both sides of 

 the frond equally beautiful ; the plant is of compact habit, making 

 it a desirable plant for all purposes. 



3 inch pots, 25 cts. each. I 6 inch pots, $1.00 each. 



4 " " 50 " " Is " " 2.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Whitmani. 



An improvement on jV. Elegantissimn, with still more grace- 

 fully divided pinnae, giving the whole plant an airy lace-Hke ap- 

 Dearance. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



PlatyCeriUmS (stag Horn rem). 

 Grande. One of the rarest of the Stag-horns. |3.00 each. 

 Hlllii. A pretty Stag-honi Fern. $l'.00 each. 

 — majus. A variety with larger foliage. $1.50 each. 

 Stemmaria. $350 each. I Veitchl. $2 50 each. 



NErHKOLKPis Bakkowsx. 



