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"T:^i:r "window Garden" CoUections'"''pZT-'' 



We call particular attention to these collections of Palms and Decorative plants. They are 

 especially grown for house culture and with ordinary care can be kept in perfect condition for 

 years. The plants are large enough to be used singly to decorate the home, or will make an 

 effective group in the window garden or conservatory. During the summer they may be used to 

 add to the attractiveness of the piazza or lawn. 



Collection No. 1. P"^^- J^^OO- 



1 ARECA LUTESCENS (5-inch pot). 1 



lARAUCARIA EXCELSA (12 to 15 inches 1 



high). 



1 BOSTON FERN (5-inch pot). 1 



1 DRACAENA INDIVISA (5-inch pot). 1 



1 OSTRICH PLUME FERN (5-inch pot). 1 



1 RUBBER PLANT (5-inch pot). 1 



1 NEW PARLOR FERN (5-inch pot). 1 

 AH of the above are fully described 



Collection No. 2. P"'^^- ?7.50. 



ASPIDISTRA LURIDA Var. (5-inch pot). 

 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA (18 to 24 inches 



high). 



ARECA LUTESCENS (6-in. pot). 

 BOSTON FERN (6-in. pot). 

 DRACAENA INDIVISA (6-in. pot). 

 KENTIA BELMORIANA (.5-in. pot). 

 RUBBER PLANT (.j-in. pot). 

 on this and the preceding page. 



NEW OSTRICH PLUME FERN. 



Nephrolepis Whitmani. A new form of the "Ostrich Plume" Fern. The pinnae sub- 

 dividing 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, featherv. 

 plumy; nothing describes them better than Ostrich Plumes. This is the best of the type. 

 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, SI. 25 each. 



THE NEW PARLOR FERN. 



Nephrolepis Scotti. This is a condensed form of the 

 characteristics added, which are not evident in the parent. 

 one of its very valuable characteristics. Price, plants from 2-i: 

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

 pots, 60c. each; 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Boston Fern, with valuable 



It has a crispness which is 



inch pots, 10c. each, $1 .00 per 



. each, $4.00 per doz.; 5-inch 



BOSTON 

 FERN. 



Nephrolepis Bostoni- 

 ensis. 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.; 4i-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. 



n HAKDY FEKNS. 



Ready Oct. 20th. 



The tendency towards natural gardening has 

 brought many plants into prominence which 

 had long been neglected; none are more deserv- 

 ing of this distinction than Hardy Ferns. Given 

 a porous soil rich in humus, a shady or partially 

 shaded position and moisture, and they luxuri- 

 ate, coming up year after year. We ofTer a 

 choice selection of the best native sorts. Price, 

 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 1(X). Set 

 of 10 distinct sorts for $1 . 50. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF 

 HARDY FERNS. 



The use of Hardy Ferns in ornamental plant- 

 ing is increasing wonderfully. Our native va- 

 rieties are so beautiful and diversified in char- 

 acter 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 loca- 

 tions named. Ready Oct. 20th. 

 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 mass- 

 ing with or without flowers. 

 Coll. B. — For Dry, Shady Places. 48 plants in 4 varieties. These ferns will grow in a dry. 

 shadv place. Plant thorn 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. 

 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. 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 anything else to grow. 

 Price for any of the above collections $5.00 each. One-half of any one collection for S3.00. 

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



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. 



ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS. 



Greenhouse climbing or drooping plants of rare beauty. They are specially suited for window gardening. 

 Sprengeri. A most desirable species; exceedingly useful as a pot plant or to droop from baskets; the fronds 

 are frequently 4 feet long, a rich shade of green. Price, 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1 .50 per doz. 

 Plumosus Nanus. (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, gracefully arched, and as finely woven as silken 

 mesh, retaining their freshness for weeks when cut. Price, 3-inch pots, 15c. ea.; $1.50 doz. 



PAMPHLET ON CULTURE OF AND DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF HARDY FERNS FREE ON APPLICATION. 



