Preer*s Autumn Catalogue, r8g7. 



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FINE FERNS 



No collection of plants is complete without Feins. The 

 selection we offer embraces the best varieties of this beautiful 

 class of plants, whose diversity and gracefulness of foliage make 

 them peculiarly fitted to combine with other fine plants and 

 flowers. 



The popularity of Ferns has increased wonderfully in the 

 past few years, and they are now indispensable in all choice 

 floral decorations, and are especially valued for ferneries, for 

 room and table decoration. 



Where there are moisture and shade most of the varieties suc- 

 ceed well when planted out-of-doors; they delight in a lio-ht 

 soil mixed with sand and peat or loaf mould ; good drainage 

 must be provided, as stagnant water is fatal to success. 



Adiailtlllll Clllieatum. This is the popular Maiden- 

 Hair, a variety too well known to require description. We 

 offer fine plants at 15, 25 and 50 cts. each. 



A. Decorum. A companion plant to A. Cuneatum, 

 with somewhat larger, heavier foliage of a bronze-green color. 

 15 and 25 cts. each. 



A. Farleyense. This grand variety is a queen among 

 all Ferns, and especially so among the Maiden-Hair varieties; 

 it is not of quite as easy culture as the other varieties, but is 

 well worthy of the extra care or attention that it requires. 

 The foliage, which is larger than in most species, is disposed 

 of in large gracefully drooping fronds, which, in the young 

 state, is of the most varied and delicate bronzy hues, which, 

 when mature, assume a deep rich green ; the whole plant is 

 of the most graceful appearance. Fine plants, 50 cts. to §1.00 

 each ; specimen plants, $1.50 to $2 00 each. 

 Alsophilla Australis. 



Nephrolf.pis Cokdata Compacta. 



The . most rapid growing of 

 all the tree-ferns. Of very 

 easy culture. 25 cts. each. 



Cibotium Schiedei. 



A scarce and beautiful tree- 

 fern, that is rarely offered at 

 popular prices. We have suc- 

 ceeded in growing a fine large 

 stock of this variety, which we 

 offer at 50 cts. and $1 00 each 

 for fine,- strong plants; speci- 

 mens at $2.50 to $5.00 each. 



Cyrtomium Falca- 

 tuill. One of the most use- 

 ful varieties for house culture, 

 with large, glossy foliage, on 

 which account it is commonly 

 called Holly Fern. 15 and 

 25 cts. each. 



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MlCROLEPIA HlKTA CkISTATA. 



Lastrea Aristata Variegata. 



Davallia Stricta. One 



of the finest Ferns in cultiva- 

 tion, whether for growing as a 

 decorative plant in the room 

 or planting out ; the fronds are 

 of strong texture and of a beau- 

 tiful shade of green. 



25 and 50 cts. each. 



Davallia Fijiensis 



PluniOSa. A charming 

 evergreen Fern, with grace- 

 fully arching fronds. 25 to 

 50 cts. each. 



Microlepia Hirta 

 Cristata. One of the pret- 

 tiest house Ferns in cultiva- 

 tion, the foliage, which grows 

 from 18 to 24 inches long, is 

 of a light, pleasing green, 

 gracefully arching, the ends 

 being divided into many- 

 tasseled heads; exceedingly graceful. (See cut.) ■ 25 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Exaltata. This is the popular Boston Sword 

 Fern, the true long-leaved variety which is used so extensively in the 

 Eastern States; a most useful house Fern. 25 and 50 cts. each. 



N. Davalleoides FurcailS. A beautiful and distinct crested 

 variety, with numerous arching fronds 3 to 4 feet long. 50 cts. to §2.00 each. 

 N". Coi'data Compacta. In our estimation this variety is the 

 finest of all the Sword Ferns. As a fern for house culture or for window- 

 gardening, we do not know of any other variety that would give the same 

 satisfaction. (See cut.) 25 cts., 50 cts. and §1.00 each. 



Pteris Argyrea. One of the most useful ferns for all purposes; 

 arge, bold foliage, with broad band of white through the centre of each 

 frond. 15 and 25 cts. each. 



P. Cretiea Albo Lilieata. A pretty, dwarf, variegated vari- 

 ety. 15 cts. each. 



P. Otiradii. A strong-growing variety of a compact habit, with 

 dark-green fronds of easy culture. 15 to 25 cts. each. 



P. Tremula. A well-known, strong-growing variety; one of the 

 very best for house culture. 15 to 25 cts. each. 



P. Cretiea Mayii. A beautiful dwarf-crested or tasseled form 

 of Pteris Cretiea Albo-lineata, showing the same variegations as that 

 variety, but of dwarf er habit. 15 to 25 cts. each. 



Sitalobilim Cicutarilllll. A fine variety of easy culture, pro- 

 ducing large fronds; well adapted to decorative purposes. 15 to 25 

 cts. each. 



13.50. 



e will furnish one good, strong plant of each of the above 18 select varieties that will make a good show at once, for 

 We will furnish 75 distinct varieties of Ferns, which will make one of the most interesting collections, for $10.00. 



