The Boston Fern 



This graceful Nephrolepis differs from 

 the ordinary Fern in having much longer 

 fronds, which frequently attain a length 

 of 4 feet. These fronds arch and droop 

 over very gracefully, on account of which 

 it is frequently called the "Fountain 

 Fern." 15c. 



Nephrolepis Scotti 



The dwarf Boston Fern 



This is the latest and probably the best house plant 

 of all the Sw^ord Ferns, identical to the celebrated Boston 

 Fern, except that it is smaller in all its parts, more com- 

 pact, and makes a nice specimen in a short time. 25c. 



Fern Aspidistra Lurida 



A very hardy decorative plant with long green 

 leaves, suitable for halls or other shady places, 

 valuable for veranda decoration in summer. 



Pricei $1.00 each. 



Aspidistra Variegata Lurida 



Foliage green striped with white. Price, 

 $1.00 each. 



Australian Tree Ferns 



Their elegant airy fronds of fresh pale green 

 color are like delicate lacework. Fine plants 

 for room culture, 25c.; 3 for 65c. 



Maidenhair Fern 



(Adiantum) 



The most beautiful of all Ferns* 

 for 25c. 



15c.; 



The Holly Fi.ru 



The Holly Fern 



Glossy, holly-like leaves. One of the best 

 for fern dishes and house culture. 15c. ; 2 for 

 25c. 



Fern Plants for Fern Dishes. 3 plants, all 

 different, 25c.; 6 plants for 45c.; 12 for $1.00. 



PolystichiumProliferum 



(Lace Fern) 

 Greatly in demand since attention 

 was .called to its undoubted merits. It 

 is fully as useful for indoor growing as 

 the Boston Fern, and the fronds when 

 cut last nearly a month. 15c.; 2 for 

 25c. 



Ferns 



These are greatly admired for window 

 and house decoration, and, when estab- 

 lished, are ver^^ easily managed, and more 

 hardy than most other house plants. 

 The seeds are very small and fine. Sow 

 in shallow boxes of light, peaty soil, and 

 keep moist by covering with fine moss. 

 A temperature of 60 degrees is about 

 right. Packet, 10c. 



New Fern 



"Piersoni" 



The feathery plume-Ilk 

 fronds grow broad am 

 hea\'y, measuring 6 inche 

 across, increasing in beaut; 

 as they deveiop. On ac 

 count of the weight of th 

 foliage, the plant assume 

 an exceedingly graceful api 

 pearance. 15c. 



