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FINE FERNS. 



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

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

 our Garden Book. 



ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. 



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. 



ADIANTUM FARI^EYENSE. 



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

 moist atmosphere of the greenhouse for its successful cultiva- 

 tion. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $100 each. 



ADIANTUI^I MACROPHYI^I^UM 

 AI^BU^ STRIATUML. 



A rare variety with large pinnae, which becomes beautifully 

 tinted rose and bronze, which is intensified by the white varie- 

 gation. 25 cts. each. 



ADIANTUM RHODOPHYI^LUi^. 



This is somewhat in the style of A. Farleyense, but of smaller 

 growth; an easy variety to grow, succeeding under ordinary 

 conditions. 25 cts. each. 



AI.SOPHII.A AUSTRAI.IS. 



(AuHtralian Tree Fern.) 



One of the quickest-growing and most majestic-appearing 

 Ferns in our collection. Succeeds admirably under ordinary 

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

 plants, 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 



ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS. 



(Tlie Bird's Nest Fern.) 



An interesting species, with large, dark-green foliage. 50 cts. 

 each. 



:nepiirolepis bostoniensis. 



(The Boston Sword Fern.) 



This is the original Boston Fern, which for years has been 

 the most popular house plant in cultivation. Young plants, 15 

 cts. each ; specimens in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each ; larger speci- 

 mens, $1.00 to $3.00 each. 



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Nkphrolepis Whitmani. 



NEPHROtEPIS 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 judg- 

 ment this is the ideal decorative plant for the house. Young 

 plants, 15 cts. each ; 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each ; specimen plants, 

 $1 00 to §3.00 each. 



NEPHROEEPIS WHITMANI. 



(The Improved Ostrich Flume Fern.) 



Unquestionably the most valuable of this type, superseding 

 Piersoni, Barrowsi and Elegantissima, all of which we have 

 now discarded in favor of this variety. Not only is the pinnae 

 on the individual fronds more finely divided, but the fronds are 

 denser, broader and more graceful, and the habit of the plant is 

 more perfect. Young plants, 15 cts. each; 6-inch pols, 75 

 cts. each. Specimen plants, $2.00 and $3 00 each. 



NEPHROEEPIS AMERPOHEI. 



This is the latest addition to the Ostrich Plume type, and is 

 certain to prove a welcome and popular variety, holding for deli, 

 cacy and gracefulness the same position .nmong the Nephrolepis 

 that Adiantum Gracillimum does among the Maiden-hair Ferns. 

 The pinnae is so finely divided that it reminds one of a piece of 

 fine lace, the fronds are broad and of a depth which gives them 

 a cushion-iike appearance. It forms a beautiful specimen and 

 is admired by everyone who sees it. Young plants, 50 cts. each; 

 $5. 00 per dozen. 



NEPHROEEPIS TODEAOIDES. 



(Todea, or Filmy Fern-like Nephrolepis.) 



This is an English introduction that has received a first-class 

 certificate both from the Royal Horticultural Society and from 

 the Royal Botanic Society of London, and is likely to become 

 a most important commercial variety. While in a general way 

 it reminds one of an exceptionally well-grown plant of N. Ele- 

 gantissima, it is entirely distinct from this and all others in its 

 strong yet compact growth and its bold, heavy foliage, which is 

 distinctly tripinnate, or three times divided. 4-inch pots, 75 

 cts. each; 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. 



PTERIS WlLSONI. 



Amoni( the crested forms of this beautiful genus this is the 

 most desirable. It is of compact growth, with the pinnae more 

 densely crested than in any other variety. An elegant house 

 plant. Young plants in 3-inch pots, 15 cts. each ; specimens in 

 6-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



