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liarity of the original form is even more 
distinctly developed, the side pinnae being 
again subdivided and standing at right 
angles to the midrib, making both sides of 
the frond equally beautiful, while at the 
same time the plant is of much more com- 
pact habit, growing only one-half as tall, 
but with fronds nearly twice as wide, 
making it a much more desirable plant for 
all“purposes. <25c:;, 50c.,: (5c. “and $1.00; 
extra large specimens, - $2.00, $3.00 and 
$5.00. 
CYRTITOMIUM ROCHFORDIANUM (The 
Crested Holly Fern).—Its foliage is of a 
rich deep glossy green color; the leaflets, 
besides being wavy or undulated, are also 
deeply cut or toothed, giving the plant a 
graceful light appearance which makes it 
valuable for decorative use. 25c. and 50c. 
each. 
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE GLORIOSA 
(The Glory Fern, or Ruhm von Mordrecht— 
It closely resembles Adiantum Farleyense 
and will make a splendid substitute for 
that fancy variety. It will thrive under 
the same condition as given to the Nephro- 
lepis and develops fronds of great beauty 
on longer stiffer stems than Farleyense. 
Do not fail to give it a trial. 50c. and 
‘$1.00 each. 
NEPHROLEFPIS SUPERBISSIMA (The 
Fluffy Ruffles Fern).—Foliage dark green, 
irregular shaped fronds, heavily im- 
bricated, the pinnae over-lapping; very 
sturdy in its habit. 25c., 50c. and $1.00. 
NEPHROLEPIS 
A scarce variety quite distinct from other 
Nephrolepis, leaves grow erect, slightly 
recurving near the ends; leaves very broad, 
sometimes 7 to 8 inches across in fully 
developed fronds, 25c., 50e. and $1.00 up. 
Boston Fern. 
BOSTON FERNS.—A large stock in vari- 
ous sizes. .25¢., 35c., 50c. and $1.00. -HExtra 
large, $1.50 and $2.00. 
NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANII. — Phila- 
delphia Lace Fern.—The most graceful of 
all the Nephrolepis; very choice. ZOCs5 
50e.. 75e. and $1.50 each. : 
NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII. — Ostrich 
Plume Fern.—25c., 50c., 75c, $1.00. and 
$1.50 each. 
J. STECKLER SEED CO., 
LTD., ALMANAC AND 
WHITBOLDII.— 
Australian Tree Fern. 
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS (Australian 
Tree Fern).—A rapid-growing fern with 
finely divided fronds, of a pleasing shade 
of light green, thickly covered with light 
brown hairs. Do not let it get too dry at 
the roots. 50c., 75c. and $1.00 each. 
NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPAC- 
TA.—Compact Sword Fern.—Adaptable for 
hanging baskets. 25C— ang 1 5OG: Extra 
large, $1.00 and $1.50. 
NEPHROLEPIS AMERPOBRDLI (cr 
Baby Breath Fern).—The latest novelty; 
the foliage is finely divided and very 
eraceful.in appearance. It is indeed a 
beauty. 25c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00. 
NEPHROLEFPIS SCOTTI (Dwarf, Com- 
vact Boston Fern).—This is a sport from 
ihe well-known Boston Fern, and is a 
novelty that will commend itself to all. 
It is quite distinct from the Boston 
Tern, the fronds being shorter and nar- 
rower, and they are much more freely pro- 
duced, making a very compact, finished 
plant, particularly in the small sizes. 
Prices, 25c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00. 
NEPHROLEPIS DAVOLIODES FUR- 
CANS.—Fish Tail Fern.—25c., 50c., 75c., 
$1.00, $1.50 and $2.50. 
Adiantum Cuneatum. 
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD VARI- 
ETIES, 25c., 50c., $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, 
except where noted. 
Adiantum.—Maiden Hair Fern. 
A. Capillus Veneris.—One of the hardi- 
est, suitable for pot culture and outdoor 
planting. 
A. Capillus Veneris Magnificus.—Also 
hardy, leaves are larger than the preced- 
ing variety, very desirable for general 
culture. 
A. Cuneatum.—A very choice variety. 
A. Hybridum. 
We. strongly advise ‘shipping by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us to 
send much stronger plants and guarantee safer delivery. 
If ordered by mail 
add 25 per cent. of the value of plants to cover postage, as plants, 
shrubbery and seeds take a flat rate of Sc. per pound. 
