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JAPANESE FERN BALL. 



IMPORTED BY US FROM JAPAN. 



THE TRUE LONG-LEAVED VARIETY 



This charming novelty from the Orient has created a sensation, and 

 is beyond question the most Unique, Beautiful and Lasting of all Dec- 

 orative Plants. It is more handsome than a Palm, and much easier grown 



lE import this lovely creation from Japan, where it is prepared by the deft fingers of the 

 skilled gardeners, for which that country is celebrated. In preparing them the roots are 

 gathered from the woods, where they grow in a wild state. The variety of Fern used in those 

 we offer is Davallia Bullata, which is found in profusion clinging to the trunks of forest trees. 

 These roots are bound tightly around balls of moss and tied with the fiber obtained from the 

 leaves of the Chamaerops. The Ball when moistened and treated according to the directions given 

 on this page, will send out leaves of beautiful emerald green from every point, until the whole is 

 a mass of dainty green fronds. The foliage is delicate and lace-like, and of splendid substance. 

 Place in water for fifteen minutes, and suspend in position desired. To make a Fern dish, cut the 

 Ball in two, and place the flat side down in the dish. Water them occasionally to keep them thoroughly 

 dampened, and they will produce a most striking effect. The Ball may be allowed to dry up at any 

 time, and started again as directed. 



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PLEASE NOTICE. — For the benefit of our customers we wish to say that we offer the true long- 

 leaved variety, which is more difficult to secure because the roots grow only at the higher altitudes in the 

 mountains. They make a magnificent display, and are far superior to the short-leaved varieties. The 

 Balls we offer have been grown a year in Japan, therefore throw out their foliage much quicker than 

 freshly made stock. Do not miss this superb novelty, the finest thing of the kind we have ever offered. 



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^ C, of Japanese Fern Balls, 5 inches in diameter, 60 cts. each; 2 for $1.10, postpaid. 

 ^^^ Japanese Fern Balls, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, 75 cts. each; 2 for $1.25, postpaid. 



