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PETER HENDERSON ACO..NEW YORK ^ 



HARDY FEKNS. 



The tendency towards natural gardening has brought many 

 plants into prominence which had long been neglected; none are 

 more deserving of this distinction than Hardy Ferns. Given a 

 porous soil rich in humus, a shady or partially shaded position 

 and moisture, and they luxuriate, coming up year after year. 

 We offer a choice selection of the best native sorts. Price, 

 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Set of 10 distincl 

 sorts for $1.50. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS of HARDY FERNS. 



The use of Hardy Ferns in ornamental planting is increasing 

 wonderfully. Our native varieties are so beautiful and diver- 

 sified in character that it is somewhat strange their use has not 

 previously been more general. They adorn the humblest sur- 

 roundings 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. 

 Coll. A. — For Open Sun Culture. 42 plants in 4 varieties. 



This collection is desirable for the open border, and, all being 

 rather tall, can be grown as single specimens or for massing 

 with or without flowers. 

 Coll. B. — For Dry, Shady Places. 48 plants in 4 varieties. 



These ferns will grown in a dry, shady place. Plant 

 them where flowers as a rule do not thrive. plumed 



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. 

 Coll. D. — For Wet, Open Ground. 48' plants in 4 



varieties. 



These ferns are very useful for border of a lake or 

 low, wet ground. 

 Coll. E. — Low Evergreen Ferns for Rockery in Shade. 



64 plants in 6 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 anything else to grow. 



Price for any of the above collections $4.00 each. 

 One half of any one collection for $2.00. 



HOUSE FERNS. 



We offer an interesting collection, twelve distinct 

 sorts, suitable for house culture. They are splendidly 

 adapted for small ferneries for table decoration also for 

 growing in pots as single specimens. 



Price, 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; 3-inch 

 pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



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 

 description, feathery plumy; nothing describes 

 them better than Ostrich Plumes. This is the best 

 of the type. (See cut.) 



Price, from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 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. 



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 

 characteristics. 



Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 

 pe)r 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, $1.00 each. 



THE NEW LACE FERN. 



Nephrolepis Amerpohlii. This is another new " sport " 

 and appropriately called the " Lace Fern " on account of its 

 beautiful frond formation. It is plumed, or crested, and so 

 finely that it has a soft, fluffy, lace-like appearance. The most 

 beautiful of the class. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 15c. 

 each, $1.50 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz.; 

 4-inch pots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 75c. each, 

 $7.50 per doz. 



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, $3.00 per 

 doz.; 5-inch pots, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz.; 6-inch pots, 75c. 

 each; 7-inch pots, $1.25 each; 8-inch pots, $2.00 each. 



ELEGANT PLUMED FERN. 



Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima. The plumy peculiarity 

 is distinctly developed. Both sides of the frond are equally 

 beautiful. The plant is of compact habit, growing only one- 

 half as tall as the original type but with the fronds nearly twice 

 as wide, making it a much more desirable plant. 



Price, 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, $6.00 per doz. 



