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CTBTOMIUM BOCHFOBDIANUM (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 FABIiETENSZ: GIiOBIOSA 

 (Tlie Glory Fern, or Buhm 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 Nephri- 

 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. 



Australian Tree Fern. 



AIiSOFHIIiA AUSTBAZ.IS (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. 



NEPHBOIiEFIS COBDATA COMFAC- 



TA. — Compact Sword Fern. — Adaptable for 

 hanging baskets. 25c. and 50c. Extra 

 large, $1.00 and $1.50. 



NEPHBOLEFIS SCOTTI (Dwarf, Com- 

 pact Boston Fern). — This is a sport from 

 the well-known Boston Fern, and is a 

 novelty that will commend itself to all. It 

 is quite distinct from the Boston Fern, 

 the fronds being shorter and narrower, and 

 they are much more freely produced, mak- 

 ing a very compact, finished plant, par- 

 ticularly in the small sizes. Prices, 25c., 

 50c., 75c. and $1.00. 



NFPHBOZ.EFIS DAVOIiIODES PUB- 

 CANS. — Fish Tail Fern. — 25c., 50c., 75c., 

 $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50. 



THE FOIiIiOWING STANDABD VABI- 

 ETIES, 25c., 50c., $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, 

 except wMiere noted. 



Adiantum. — Maiden Hair Fern. 



A. Capillus Veneris. — One of the hardi- 

 est, suitable for pot culture and outdoor 

 planting. 



A. Capillus Veneris Mag-nificus. — Also 

 hardy, leaves are larger than the preced- 

 ing variety, very desirable for general 

 culture. 



A. Cuneatum. — A very choice variety. 



A. Hybriduni. 



A. Croweanum. — A good and pretty vari- 

 ety. 50c. up. 



A. Farleyense. — The finest of all the 

 Maiden Hairs. 50c. up. Does best in a 

 greenhouse. 



Climhing* Fern (Iiyg-odium Scandens). — 



Of rapid growth, very graceful. 



Holly Fern (Csrrtomlum Falcatum). — 

 Strong, robust growth, easy to manage. 

 15c.. 25c. and 50c. each. 



Elegfantissima. — 50c. up. 



HABD7 FEBNS for house culture or 

 making up fern dishes, a good collection. 

 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen. 



BESUBBECTION PLANT. — Selaginella. 



Two varieties from Mexico. Very peculiar; 

 when dry it can be laid away for several 

 months, but at any time when placed in a 

 dish of water, it will revive, open out and 

 look like a beautiful fern. If planted in a 

 moist, shady place, it will grow nicely. 

 25c. each. 



SEZ.AGINEI.I.A KBAUSSIANA.— A fine 



creeping sort, admirable for covering soil 

 in tubs, for baskets or rockwork. 15c. to 

 25c. 



SEI.AGINEZ.I.A UNCIXATA. — Bainhow 

 Moss. — A creeping species, the fronds 

 showing peacock blue, bronze tints. Fine 

 for edging or baskets. 15c. to 25c. 



SEI.AGINEi:.I.A EMILLIANA.— A new 



upright growing moss with numerous 

 feathery stems branching from the base, 

 forming a dense tuft. 15c. and 25c. 



HANGING BASKETS.— Our baskets are 

 well established, and will greatly enhance 

 the beauty of your residence. They are 

 filled with Asparagus and Boston Ferns, 

 but we can make them of assorted plants 

 and ferns as desired. 8 inch, $1.00; 10 inch, 

 $1.50; 12 inch, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 



CLIMBERS. 



AMPEtOFSIS VEITCHII (Boston or 

 Japanese Ivy). — -A m.ost satisfactory and 

 beautiful climber it is entirely hardy, and 

 can adapt itself to any locality or expos- 

 ure; clings fast to stone, brick or wooden 

 walls, and is extensively used on resi- 

 dences, churches, factories, etc., where in 

 summer it covers all with a perfect mat of 

 dark green leathery foliage, which changes 

 as autumn approaches to brilliant crimson; 

 the foliage serves as a great protection to 

 buildings, the leaves lapping over like tiles 

 on a roof, preventing effectually the rain 

 from penetrating the walls. Strong field 

 grown plants. 25c. and 50c. each. 



ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS.— (The Moun- 

 tain Beauty or Bosa Montana). — A hand- 

 some climber of ]\Iexican origin. It is 

 quite hardy where strong roots are deeply 

 planted. Flowers of a bright rose color, 

 borne in graceful racemes or clusters, with 

 tendrils at the end of the racemes. Out- 

 side of flower rose color centre of a much 

 deeper tint. To insure early flowering pro- 

 cure strong plants, then plant deeply in 

 good, well-drained soil. 15c. each; bloom- 

 ing size, 25c. and 50c. 



ABISTOI.OCHIA EI.EGANS. — A variety 

 of the well-known "Dutchman's Pipe." of 

 vigorous growth and quite hardy in our 

 climate. Strong plants. 2oc. and 50c. each 



BIGNONIA (Trumpet Creeper). — One of 



our handsomest hardy i>erennials. bearing 

 large clusters of orange red flowers freely 

 during summer, an! always attracting 

 numbers of humming birds. Mostly grown 

 on trees or walls, thoimli it can be cut 

 back and restrained. Usual height, ten to 

 thirty feet. Prices, 35c., 50c.. 75c. and 

 $1.00. 



DO NOT FORGET TO ADD TO YOUR REMITTANCE 20 PER CENT. TO COVER 



THE POSTAGE ON PLANTS. 



