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Cyrtomium Rochfordianom Compactum 

 (Crested Holly Fern) 



DRBBR'S FINE FERNS 



We offer below but a few of the more important Decoraiive 



Ferns. 



Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa {The Glory Fern). 

 An easy-growing form of that most beautiful of all Maiden- 

 Hairs, Adiantum Farleyense. Good plants in 3-inch pots. 

 35 cts. each; 4 inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Cibotium Schiedei [Mexican ?Vee, Fern). One of the 

 most desirable and valuable Ferns in cultivation. 4-inch 

 pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, |2.50 each; 8-inch pots, $5.00 

 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum {Crested 

 Holly Fern). Next to the Boston Ferns, the Holly Fern 

 is the most satisfactory for apartment use, and this new va- 

 riety has made a place for itself in the front rank as a decor- 

 ative plant. Its foliage is of rich, glossy, daik green; the 

 pinnae or leaflets, besides being wavy or undulated on the 

 edges, ari also deeply cut or toothed, giving the plant a grace- 

 ful and light appearance. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each. 



Nephrolepis Bostonensis "Roosevelt." A decided 

 improvement on the popular Boston Fern, with broader dark 

 green fronds, the individual pinnae or leaflets undulating, 

 giving the plant a graceful, wavy appearance. Specimen 

 plants, in 6 inch pots, $1.50 each; in 8-inch pots, $3.00 

 each. 



Nephrolepis Bostonensis "Teddy, Jr," This is a 

 dwarf form of tlie Roosevelt Fern. A splendid, compact 

 variety of liushy habit of growth. Specimen plants in 6- 

 inch pots, $1.50 each. 



Pteris Argyraea. A strong growing variety, with pretty 

 green and silvery white variegated bold foliage. 4-inch 

 pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Distinction. A splendid decorative sort with narrow 

 cut dark green fronds. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Rivertoniana. The most distinct and desirable of the 

 many crested forms of the Pteris. 4 inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Tremula. An old favorite of rapid growth with rich 

 green foliage. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



FERNS FOR FERN DISHES 



We have at all times a good supply of the most desirable va- 

 rieties for this purpose. 21-inch pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



L^AGERSTRCEMIA (Crape Myrtle) 



This is one of the prettiest Shrubs, and while hardy south of 

 the Potomac, requires protection in this latitude. All, how- 

 ever, that is necessary is to winter the plants in a cellar or 

 similar position where they will be protected from very severe 

 weather. Grown in large pots or tubs, specimens 6 to 8 feet 

 higli can be produced with little difficulty, and which for two 

 to three months in the summer will be covered with flowers. 

 Indica. Delicate soft pink. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form. 

 Price. Either of the above, $1.00 each. 



PASSIFEORA (Passion Flower) 



Princeps. This is one of the best greenhouse climbers, a 

 rare and showy variety with bright reff flowers. 75 cts. each. 



PHYLEOCACTtTS 



Beautiful flowering plants closely allied to the Cacti, with 

 thornless leaf-like stems. The flowers, which often measure 8 

 inches in diameter, are long, somewhat trumpet- shaped, con- 

 sisting of several rows of petals, which in color range from 

 pure waxy white to deep crimson, and are freely produced on 

 well-ripened stems in spring. They are of easy culture, should 

 be confined to small pots and sparingly watered. We offer a 

 choice selection of 12 named varieties. 50 cts. each. Set of 

 12 for $5.00. 



SANSEVIERIA 



Zeylanica Laurenti. This variety, in addition to the vari- 

 egation shown in the ordinary sort, has a band of creamy yel- 

 low varying from |- to J inch or more in width on each edge 

 of the leaves, which adds greatly to its decorative effect. A 

 limited stock of good young plants, $1.00 each. 



Thh Gi.ory Fbrn (Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa) 



NOTE— «11 Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent 



to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



