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DREER'S MID-SUMMER LIST. 



piflE FEHflS. 



No collection of plants is complete without Ferns. The selection we offer below embraces only the leading and most 



popular varieties. Onr collection of these plants is one of the largest and finest in the country. For a complete 



list and descriptions, see 



Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



Adiantiim Cunea- 

 tiim. This is the pop- 

 ular Maiden Hair, a 

 Tariety too well-known 

 to require description 

 We offer fine plants at 

 15, 25 and 50 cts. each 



A. Cuneatum Gran- 

 tliceps. This beautifal 

 variety is identical with 

 the common Maiden- 

 Hair in every way, ex- 

 cept that the fronds are 

 longer and the ends oi 

 same are developed into 

 bunching, tasseled heads, 

 very graceful and pretty 

 15, 25 and 50 cts. each 



A. Farleyense. This 

 grand variety is a queen 

 among all Ferns, and es- 

 pecially so among the 

 Maiden - Hair varieties , 

 it is not of quite as easj 

 culture as the other va- 

 rieties, but is well worthy 

 of the extra care or at- 

 tention that it requires 

 The foliage, which is 

 larger than in most spe- 

 cies, is disposed of m 

 large gracefully droop- 

 ing fronds. "* 



Cibotium Scliiedei. A scarce and beautiful Tree 

 Fern, that is rarely offered at popular prices. We have 

 succeeded in growing a fine large stock of this variety, 

 which we offer at 50 cts. and §1.00 each for fine strong 

 plants : specimen plants, §2.50 to §5.00 each. 



Cyrtomium Falcatum. One of the most useful varie- 

 ties for house culture, with large glossy foliage. 15 and 

 25 cts. each. 



Davallia Stricta. One of the finest Fems in cultiva- 

 tion, whether for growing as a decorative plant in the 

 room or for planting out. 25 and 50 cts. each. 



Davallia Fijlensis Plumosa. A charming evergreen 

 Fern, with gracefully arching fronds ; of easy and rapid 

 growth. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Exaltata. This is the popular Boston 

 Sword Fern, the true long leaved variety ; a most useful 

 house Fern. 25 and 50 cts. each. 



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X. Davalleoitles Furcans. A beautiful and distinct 

 crested variety. 50 cts. to §2.00. 



Pteris Argyrea. One of the most useful Ferns, with 

 broad band of white through the centre of each frond. 

 15 and 25 cts. each. 



P. Cretlca Albo Lineata. A pretty dwarf variegated 

 variety. 15 cts. each. 



P. Ourardii. A strong growing variety, of a compact 

 habit, with dark green fronds. 15 to 25 cts. each. 



P. Treiuula. A well-known, strong growing variety ; 

 one of the verv best for house culture. 15 to 25 cts. each. 



P. Cretica Mayii. A beautiful dwarf crested or tas- 

 seled form of P. Cretica Albo Lineata. 15 to 25 cts. each. 



Sitalobium Clcutarium. A fine variety of easy cul- 

 ture, producing large fronds ; well adapted to decorative 

 purposes. 15 to 25 cts. each. 

 B@°'We will furnish one good strong plant of each of the 



above 15 select varieties that will make a good show at 



once, for $3.50. 75 distinct varieties of Ferns for $10. 



Ferns for Jardinieres and Fern 

 Dishes. 



(FOR TABLE DECORATIOXS.) 



We grow annually over a million of Ferns especially for this 

 purpose, and can supply them in quantities of not less than 

 ■25 at the rate of §8 per 100 for 2.V inch pots, or $10 per 100 

 for 3 inch pots, the selection of varieties being left to us. 



FicUs. 



Davallia .Stricta. 



FicilS Elastica. The well-known India Rubber Tree, 

 one of the very best plants for table or parlor decoration ; 

 its thick leathery leaves enable it to stand excessive heat 

 and dryness. Fine plants, 50 cts., 75 cts. and §1.00 

 each. 



Ficus Elastica Varieg'ata. This is one of the finest 

 decorative ornamental foliage plants of late introduction. 

 In habit and growth it is like the ordinary F. Elastica, 

 but the leaves of this novel plant have a pleasing yellow 

 variegation throughout. Fine plants, §1.00 each. 



Ficns Kepeus. A trailing or creeping variety with 

 small foliage, useful for baskets. 25 cts. each. 



