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Fine Ferns T 



Henry A. Preer, Philadelphi a, Pa. 



HE limited space of this catalogue enables us to offer but a few special varieties- 

 for a complete list of the largest collection offered in this country see pages 132; 

 and 133 of our Garden Calendar for 1903. We produce over one and a quarter 



millions of Ferns annually. 



Adiantuni Beiisoniaiia. 



A most beautiful Maiden-hair, with large fronds and deep 

 green piniise, which, while closely overlapping, is not so dense 

 as to make the frond appear crowded. It makes a very hand- 

 some specimen plant. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 



Adiantuni Farlyense. 



This is the largest-leaved Maiden-hair, which is considered 

 the choicest of the entire family. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 

 each, according to size. 



Alsophilla Australia. 



A most desirable Australian Tree-fern, which, if liberally- 

 supplied with water, forms a beautiful specimen in a remark- 

 ably short time. Strong plants, 25 cts. each. 



Aspleuium Xidus Avis. 



{Bird's Nest Fern.) 

 This beautiful Fern is always scarce, and it is only occasion- 

 ally that we are in a position to offer it. It is a most useful 

 species for the conservatory and makes a fine exhibition plant. 

 50 cts. each. 



Cyrtominin Falcatum. 



(The Holly Fern.) 



Rich, glossv, darit-green foliage, which 

 is impervious to dust, making it one of the 

 very best varieties in our collection for house 

 culture. 15 cts. each ; larger plants, 25 ct.';. 

 each. 



Gymuogramnia Chryso- 

 phylla Superha. 



This is without doubt the finest " gold- 

 ern " yet introduced; not only are the 

 fronds liberally covered with golden-yeltow 

 dust, but the ends of the fronds are deeply 

 and beautifully crested, thus making a tine 

 specimen. Strong plants, 25 cts. each. 



L,ygodiuni Scandens. 



(The Japanese Climbing Fern.) 



Where a delicate, airy vine is wanted, 

 either in the greenhouse, conservatory or 

 wnidow garden, nothing can equal the grace- 

 fulness of this climbing Fern, which is among 

 the easiest varieties to manage. Strong 

 plants, 15 cts. each. 



Microlepia Hirta 



Cristata. 



No description could give a fair idea of 

 the beauty of this Fern, which is not only 

 one of the quickest growing varieties in our 

 collection, but also one of the most attrac- 

 tive and desirable for the amateur. 15 cts. 

 and 25 cts. each. 



The Nei^ Boston Sw^ord 

 Fern. 



(Nephrolepis Piersoni.) 



This most important addition to our list 

 of Ferns in many years is supposed to be a 

 "sport" from that most popular of all dec- 

 orative plants, the Boston Fern. The plant 

 possesses the same characteristic vigor of 

 growth, with long fronds, but with each 

 pinnae or leaflet sub-divided, so as to form 

 a perlect miniature frond. This is shown 

 rather imperfectly in the illustration, though 

 it conveys a faint idea of the grace and beauty 

 of the feathery, plume-like fronds, which can only be compared 

 to a magnificent ostrich plume. Owing to this fulness of the 

 fronds, even small plants are well furnished, making much 

 more symmetrical and beautiful plants than the Boston Fern, 

 and when fully developed with fronds six inches across, the 

 weight of which makes them arch gracefully, the effect is 

 truly superb. The plant has been awarded several gold and 

 silver medals. 

 Strong plants in 3-inch pots $0 75 each 



5 " " ..: 1 50 " 



6 " " 2 50 " 



8 " " 5 00 " 



Golleclions of Ferns. {Ji 



The Boston ^ern. 



(Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.) 



This is not only the most popular Fern, but; 

 also the most popular decorative plant in. 

 cultivation at the present time. A plant: 

 that will thrive under the most adverse con- 

 ditions. 



3-inch pots, 15 cts. each ; 4-ihch pots, 25- 

 cts. each ; 6-inch pots, 50 cts. each. Speci- 

 men plants, $1.00 to §3.00 each. 



Stag Horn Ferns. 



(Patyceriums.) 



These are always interesting on account of 

 their curiously shaped forms and peculiar 

 habit of growth. We offer four distinct 

 varieties. 



Alcicorne, 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 

 Hillli, $1.00 each. 



— Majus. §1.50 each. 

 Grande. §3.00 each. 



Twenty=five Popular 

 Ferns, 



The following varieties are sorts that are 

 specially suited for use in Fern-dishes for 

 table decoration. 

 Adiantum cuneatum. 

 grandiceps. 



— Pubescens. 

 Aspidium Tsussimense. 

 Blechnum Braziliensis. 

 Cyrtomium Falcatum. 

 Davallia stricta. 

 Lastrea aristata Variegata. 



— Chrysoloba. 

 Lomaria Uibba. 

 Lygodi.um scandens. 

 Nephrodium Hertlpes. 



Nephrolepsis p.erson. [ Onychium Japonicum. 



Polypodium aureum. Pteris Cretica alba lineata. 



— Fraxinellifolia. magnifica. 



Polystichurn coreaceum. — Serrulata cristata. 

 Pteris Adiantoldes. — Sieboldi. 



— Argyrea. — Tremula. 



— Ouvrardi. — Wiiusettl. 

 Any of the above 25 varieties, in 2^-inch pots, 10 cts. each; 



§1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



3inch pots, 15 cts. each ; $1 50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100. 



25 distinct varieties, our selection, for $ 3 50 



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