DREER'S MID-SUMMER CATALOGUE. 



FINE FERNS 



Adiantum Charlottse. Any description would give but a faint 

 idea of the beauty and grace of this new Maidenhair ; it is entirely 

 distinct from all other varieties, and even more graceful than A. gra- 

 ctUimum, and possessing the advantage of having much stouter, 

 stiffer stems, on account of which it forms more shapely plants and 

 increases its value for cutting purposes. Specimens of this handsome 

 sort shown at the exhibitions of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 

 during the past two seasons attracted the attention of all lovers of 

 Ferns. Strong specimen plants, 50 cts. each. 



Adiantum Cuneatum Qrandiceps. A beautiful form of the 

 common Maidenhair, in which the ends of the fronds develop into 

 bunching tasseled heads. 25 cts. each, 



Adiantum Farlyense. This is the large-leaved Maidenhair, which 

 is considered the choicest of the entire family. 25 cts., 50 cts., and 

 $1.00 each, according. to size. 



Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). This beautiful fern 

 is always scarce, and- it is only occasionally 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. 



Cibotium Schiedei. The most desirable of all the tree ferns and 

 the only variety which can be grown successfully in the living room ; 

 it withstands the dry atmosphere and dust with as much impunity as 

 the hardiest palm. It is 

 of spreading habit, with 

 long, arching, light green 

 fronds of graceful appear- 

 ance. $1.00, $1.50 and 

 $2.50 each. 



Davallia Stricta. A most 

 decorative, dwarf growing 

 fern with finely divided pin- 

 na ; makes a pretty table 

 plant. 15 cts. and 25 

 cts. each. 



Davallia Fijiensis Plu- ^, 



mosa. One of the ^fffflffni 



finest species in cultiva- 

 tion, and a grand fern in 

 every way, whether grown 

 as a house plant, the con- 

 servatory, or for exhibition 

 purposes. The fronds, 

 which are very finely di- 

 vided, are of a deep green 

 and of heavy texture. 25 

 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Bostoni= 

 ensis ( The Boston 

 Fern ) . Probably not only 

 the most popular fern, but 

 the most popular decora- 

 tive plant in cultivation at 



The following list embraces but a few select and rare varieties, 

 plete list see pages 132 and 133 of our Garden Calendar for 1901 : 



For com- 



DAVALLIA STRICTA. 



BOSTON SWORD FERN. 



is hardy and 

 5 1. 00 each. 



desirable a 



the present time. No 

 plant has ever gained such 

 universal popularity in so 

 short a time as this grace- 

 ful fern, and justly so. as 

 no plant in our collection 

 will adapt itself to and 

 thrive under so many con- 

 ditions, thriving equally 

 well in a hallway as in a 

 sunny window. 3-inch 

 pots, 15 cts. ; 4-inch pots, 

 25 cts. ; 6-inch pots, 50 

 cts. ; specimen plants, 

 ;^ 1. 00 to ^3.00 each. 



Nephrolepis Cordata 

 Compacta. A dwarf- 

 growing Sword Fern, 

 which is only second to 

 the Boston Fern as a 

 house plant. 15 cts. and 

 25 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis WittboN 

 dii. This is a sport from 

 the Boston Sword Fern, 

 to which it is similar in 

 general habit of growth, 

 but the fronds are shorter 

 and broader, with the 

 pinnee wavy and undulated 

 on the edges, making just 

 plant for house decoration. 



MICROLEPIA HIRTA CRISTATA 



Microlepia Hirta Cristata. Our illustration gives 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 attractive and desirable for the amateur. 15 cts. 

 and 25 cts. each. 



Platycerium Hillii. One of the most distinct of the Stag- 

 horn varieties, with broad, deeply cleft pinnse. Strong 

 specimen plants, $1.50 each. 



General Collection of Ferns. 



Our spring catalogue contains the most complete collec- 

 tion of Ferns offered in this country, and we offer collections 

 as below : 



12 plants, in 12 distinct species and varieties . . . ^l 50 



25 " " 25 " << u .. . . 3 00 



SO " " 50 " " •' " ... 5 50 



100 " '■ 100 '' " " " . . . 10 oc 



