Xlie Ding^ee & Conard Co., ^West OroTC, Pa. 



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Japanese Fern Ball. 



Japanese Fern Ball 



Ready for Delivery about Dec. 15. 



Novel and curiou.s. Easily grown. An importation 

 from Japan, the finest addition to the Fernery yet iiitrr>- 

 duced- The ball is composed of dormant Japanese Fern 

 roots and moss so constructed as to send out leaves of 

 beautiful emerald green from every point. They grow 

 rapidly and maV e a handsome ornament for the hon;e, 

 con-ervatory or greenhouse. Will thrive und"r the 

 most ordinary c-onditions. Anyone can grow them suc- 

 cessfuUj". 



Directions for St;irtins.— Place ball in water for 

 fifteen minutes and then suspend in any desired posiiion: 

 repeat every two days until growth is started, after 

 which sprinkle occasionally, as required. To use in 

 Fern dish cut ball in half, place flat side down, thus get- 

 ting two dishes of be lutiful Ferns. The Fern ball may 

 be allowed to dry up at any time, set away and started 

 a^aln by watering as before 



Lir^e dormant bulbs 5 inches and ovpr in diametor, 50 eta. each ; 5 for S3. 00, postpaid; 

 l-'rgrer balls, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, 60 cts. each, a for SI, postpaid. By Express, at pur- 

 chaser's expense, 40 cts. and 50 cts. each respectively. 



Nev Fern Nephrolepis Jachsoni 



Introduced by The Ding^ee & Conard Co. 



This grand new variety ranks with the Boston Fern in many respects, and it is a radical improvement over 

 f^hnla'a Oomparta. It is the strongest growing variety we know of, one plant producing more fronds than three or four 

 Ijlants of ordinary varieties, v.hich fact makes it of the utmost value for the amateur. The fronds, while erect, are ex- 

 ceedingly graceful, and their substance is of the very best and not easDy affected by changes of temperature. 



Strong plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. Handsome plants from 4-inch pots, 40 cts. 

 each; a for 75 cts., postpaid. 



The Great 



New Pierson Fern 



(Nephrolepis Piersoni) 



Th\< wonderful new Fern more nearly resembles the 

 graceful ostrich plume than anything el-^e in nature to 

 which it can be compared. This plant has received gold 

 medals on six ditferent occasions, the highest honor that 

 can be bestowed, and is conceded by everyone to be the 

 Fern of the century. The fronds grow broad and heavy, 

 measuring at least 6 inches across when fully developed, 

 andoa account of their weight the plant assumes an ex- 

 ceedingly graceful appearance, making it much more 

 symmatricalandbeautiful than Boston Ffrn. Each indi- 

 vidual leaf or pinnje of the frond is sub-divided, making a 

 perfect frond of each leaf, a beautiful, feathery effect im- 

 possible to describe. There is no variety to compare with 

 it. and it is the most peerless introduction of the age. Has 

 been selling recently at ?1 each. 

 i^= We offer strong young plants 20 cts. each ; 



3 for 50 cts. ; postpaid. Strong, handsonae 



4-incli pot plants, 50 cts. each. 



The Boston Fern 



For hanging basket or single specimens in pots or b is- 

 kets. it is superb. We know of v.o other plant that 

 withstands ill-treatment better, or thrives so splendidly 

 under good care. It does equally well In sun or shade 

 outJoors in Summer, and presents an imposing appear- 

 ance .indoors during Winter. It is grown bythethoi- 

 sanis for market in all the large cities, and issteaiily 

 increasing in popularity. It forms an immense number 

 of graceful drooping fronds varying in length from 2 to 

 o feet, which arch over like plumes ia everv direction, 

 and which are always of a fre«h. healthy and beautiful 

 green color. These fronds keep in perfect condition 

 for years. 



Strong plants, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 ct« ; 

 9 for 91 ; postpaid. 



New Sword Fern 



(Gordata C^ompacta) 



As indicated by the name, it is a compact erect growing 

 plant with strong, tirm fronds, color very deep shining 

 green, as if varnished ; very hard and firm, and in conse- 

 quence not easily injured. Attains a heig t of two feet 

 and arches beautifully. It will stand a lower temperatur ■> 

 than other varieties, and even when quite small makes 

 handsome specimens. Holds the foiiacre better than any 

 other variety, All Ferns like a shaded situation. 



i^=Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Strong, handsome 4-iiich pot plants, 35 

 cts. each; 3 for SI, postpaid. 



The Boston Fern. 



