Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1904. 
FINE FERNS. 
The limited space of this catalogue enables us to offer 
but a few of the more important varieties. For a complete 
list of the largest collection in this country see pages 134 
and 135 of our Garden Book for 1904. 
Our annual output of Ferns amounts to more than one and 
a quarter million plants. 
ADIANTUM COLLISIL. 
One of the strong-growing Maidenhairs, with rather small 
pinne, fronds on long stems, forming a very graceful plant; 
succeeds admirably as a house plant. 25 cts. each; $2450 
per doz. 
ADIANTUM FARLEVENSE. 
The most beautiful of the Maidenhairs; requires the 
moist, warm atmosphere of the greenhouse for its perfect 
development. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 exch. 
ADIANTUM TRAPEZIFORME. 
It is seldom that we are able to offer this fine large-leaved 
Maidenhair, which is one of the most distinct in our collec- 
tion and a variety which succeeds under ordinary condi- 
tions. 25 cts. each; 8250 per doz, 
Asplenium 
Nidus Avis. 
(Bird’s-nest Fern.) 
This beautiful Fern is always 
scarce. It is a most useful species 
for the conservatory, and makes a 
fine exhibition plant. 50cts. each. 
Extra large specimens, $1.00 each. 
CIBOGTLOM 
SCHEHIDET. 
(Mexican Tree Fern.) 
One of the most remark- ” 
able and valuable Ferns from 
tthe fact that it has a most delicate 
appearance, but possesses the hardi- 
mess of the most robust Palm. Its 
fronds are of a golden-green color, 
Jong and gracefully «arched forming 
-a beautiful specimen plant. : 
3-in, pots, 50 cts. each; 6-in. pots,82.00 cach — ill, 
Die se ogiapile: ( Opec eMC NSC NCE QUE (iss es 
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Microlepia Hirta Cristata. 
; (Lassel Pern.) 
A most exquisite species, and not only one of the 
quickest growers but one of the most attractive and 
desirable for the amateur. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
COLLECTIONS OF FERNS 
NepuHROLEPIS BoSTONIENSIS. 
Cinoturm Scrreper (Mexican Tree Fern). 
« Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 
SE (The Boston Sword Kern.) 
We have a beautiful lot of this, the most popular 
of all house plants, in the fol- 
lowing sizes: 
38-inch pots, 15 cts, each ; 4-inch 
pots, 25 cts. each; 5-inch pots, 
50 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 75 cts. 
each; 7-inch pots, $100 each; 
8-inch pots, $2.00 each; 12-inch 
pans, $5.00 each. : 
Nephrolepis 
ae Piersoni. 
(Lhe New Boston. or Os- 
trich Plume Wern.) 
‘This new Fern | osses<es 
the same vigorous growth 
that is characteristic of the Boston 
Fern, with long. graceful fronds, but 
; with each pinnee or leaflet subdivided 
so as to forma perfect miniature frond, The plume- 
like fronds grow broad and heavy, and measure, 
when fully developed, at least 6 inches across. 
Young plants, in 24-in, pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 
per doz. 
Young plants, in 3-in. pots, 25 cts. each ; $2 50 
per doz. 
Strong plants, in 4-in. pots, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 
per doz, 
Strong plants, in .6-in. pots, $1.00 each ; 
25 distinct varieties, our selection.............$3 5Q (Boston Sword Fern.) SUT 
50 G & a ‘se Sd 6 00 $10 0€ per doz. 
100 7 ; * "3 Denard staan (Os O10) 
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Mrcrovepra Hirva Crisrata (Lassel Fern). 
Nephroiepis Scotti (The Dwarf Boston Fern). 
) ‘This is the latest and: probably the best house plant of all the Sword 
¥% lerns, identical to the celebrated Boston Fern, except that it is smaller 
in all its parts, more compact, and makes a nice specimen in a short 
time. 38-inch pots, 50 cts.; 6-inch pots, $2.50; 8-inch pots, 
$5.00 each. 
PLATVCERERIUMS (Stag-horn Ferns). 
$ Grande. One of the rarest of the Stag-horns. $3.00 each. 
| $3. 
Alcicorne, (£/,’s-horn Fern) 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 
—majus. $1.50 each. 
Hii. =A pretty stag-horn Fern. $1.00 each. 
—majus. A variety with larger foliage. $1.50 eac 
Stemmiaria, $350 each. 
eitchi. $250 each. 
STANDARD POPULAR FERNS, 
We can furnish most of the leading sorts, such as are used 
for Fern-dishes, etc., etc. 
2t-inch pots, 10 cts,each; = 7 
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5 cts. per doz; $500 per 100 
. 8.00 Ot 
We offer valuable cash prizes for Photos of Flowers, etc, See page I, 
