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BOSTON FERN 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. In well-grown specimens ™ 

 the fronds attain a length of six or seven feet, like 

 plumes, arching over in every direction, in a most 

 graceful manner. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. 

 each, $1.00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00<per 

 doz.; 4-inch pots, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz.; 5-inch pots 

 50c. each, $4.50 per doz.; 6-inch pots, 75c. each; 7-inch'' 

 pots, SI. 25 each; S-inch pots, $2.00 each. 



NEW OSTRICH PLUME FERN 



Nephrolepis Whitmani. A new form of the "Ostrich Plume" 

 Fern. The pinnae subdividing making miniature fronds, which 

 are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even 

 three were condensed in one. They are graceful beyond descrip- 

 tion, feathery, plumy; nothing describes them better than Ostrich 

 Plumes. This is the best of the type. Price, from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, 

 SI. 00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 35c. each; 

 5-inch pots, 50c. each; 6-inch pots, 75c. each, 7-inch pots, $1.25 each. 



HARDY FERNS FOR THE GARDEN 



The tendency towards natural gardening has brought many plants into prominence 

 which had long been neglected; none are more dser TT ing of this distinction than 

 Hardy Ferns. Given a porous soil rich in humus, shady or partially shaded position 

 and moisture, and they luxuriate, coming up year after year. We offer a choice selec- 

 tion of the best native sorts. Price, 25c. each, S2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Set of 

 10 distinct sorts for $2.25. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF HARDY FERNS 



The use of Hardy Ferns in ornamental planting is increasing wonderfully. Our 

 native varieties are so beautiful and diversified in character that it is somewhat 

 strange their use has not previously been more general. They adorn the humblest 

 surroundings as they grace the most pretentious and elaborate gardens. We are 

 constantly being asked for suitable varieties for shade, damp spots, open places, 

 rockeries, etc., etc. The following collections of Ferns are made up for planting in 

 the special locations named. (See engraving.) 

 Coll. A. — For Open Sun Culture. 42 Coll. D. — For Wet, Open Ground. 48 



plants in 4 varieties. This collection plants in 4 varieties. These ferns are 



Elm City. Deep plum color corolla; crimson sepals; dwarf. 

 Genius. Flowers large, light prune corolla; red sepals. Yellow foliage. 

 Jussieu. Beautiful violet corolla; carmine sepals. A strong grower. 

 Mme. Bruant. Lilac, mauve, streaked and veined with rose; red sepals. 

 Mrs. E. G. Hill. White corolla; brilliant red sepals. (See engraving.) 

 Phenomenal. Dark plum-colored corolla; red sepals. 



Rozains Patrie. Large white corolla; carmine sepals. Very free flowering. 

 Royal-Purple. Royal-purple corolla; Vermillion sepals; large flowers. 

 Trophee. A splendid variety for growing in pots. Violet-blue corolla; red 

 sepals. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; set of 9 double Fuchsias for 75c. 



SINGLE FUCHSIAS 



Beacon. Carmine corolla; white sepals. Blooms freely all season. 



Black Prince. Corolla and sepals a pleasing carmine. A strong grower. 



Constancy. Large, well-defined carmine corolla; white sepals. 



Earl of Beaconsfield. Orange corolla and sepals. Distinct. 



Ernest Renan. Wide spread sepals of pure white; large carmine corolla. 



Lottie. Flowers freely in pots or in the garden. Carmine corolla; delicate 



and tender rose sepals. 

 Speciosa. Orange-scarlet corolla; white sepals. Foliage very distinct. 

 Sunray. Foliage variegated white, pink and bronzy-red on a green ground. 



Flowers purple, with waxy red sepals. 



Surprise. Pale magenta corolla; white 

 sepals. 



Price, 10c. each; set of 9 Single Fuchsias 

 for 75c. Full set of 18 Double and 

 Single Fuchsias for $1.25. 



GAILLARDIA 



GRANDIFLORA 



Amongst the ever-blooming 

 hardy plants there is none 

 more showy or ornamental 

 than this. Flowers borne 

 in prodigal profusion 

 from June to frost, use- 

 ful for cut flowers. They 

 are of gorgeous coloring, 

 dark red-brown in cen- 

 ter with bands of 

 crimson-orange and 

 vermillion, meriting the 

 popular title of 



"Aurora Flower." (See 

 engraving.) Height, 2 ft. 

 Price, 20c. each, $2.00 

 per doz. 



For other hardy perennial 

 plants see pages 178-179. 



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is desirable for the open border, and, all 

 being rather tail, can be grown as single 

 specimens or for massing with or with- 

 out flowers. 



Coll. B. — For Dry, Shady Places. 48 

 plants in 4 varieties. These ferns will 

 grow in a dry, shady place. Plant 

 them where flowers as a rule do not 

 thrive. 



Coll. C. — For Moist Shady Places. 54 

 plants in 9 varieties. This collection is 

 very fine and easily handled in moist, 

 shady places, also for large rockery. 



very useful for border of a lake or low, 

 wet ground. Can be planted in open, 

 sunny or shady places. 



Coll. E. — Low Evergreen Ferns for Rock- 

 ery in Shade. 54 plants in 5 varieties. 

 This is a beautiful collection of low- 

 growing Ferns and easily managed. 



Coll. F. — Low Evergreen Ferns for Dry, 

 Rocky Ledge. 48 plants in 4 varieties. 

 This is a very useful collection for 

 planting where it is difficult to get any- 

 thing else to grow, as they take readily 

 to cultivation. 



Price for any of the above collections $6.00 each. One- half of any one collection for 

 $3.50. These cannot be mailed. Not less than half collection sold. 



Henderson's Garden Guide contains much useful information about the garden. 

 25c. or sent free if asked for with orders amounting to $5.00 or over, see page 2. 



Price 



THE NEW PARLOR FERN 



Nephrolepis Scotti. This is a condensed form of the Boston Fern, 

 with valuable characteristics added, which are not evident in the 

 parent. It has a crispness which is one of its very valuable charac- 

 teristics. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; 

 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 60c. each; 6-inch pots, SI. 00 each. 



Booklet on Culture of and Descriptive List of Hardy Ferns Free on Application 



