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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



Dingee Ferns 



Nephrolepis Amerpohlii (Philadelphia Lace Fern). 

 This variety is of exquisite and wonderful 

 beautj^. The fronds are even more lace-hke, 

 dense and delicate than those of N. elegantis- 

 sima and A^. Whitmanii. One of the most beau- 

 tiful Ferns in existence. Strong, young plants, 

 20 cts. each, $1 for 6; large specimen plants, 

 50 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Nephrolepis Scottii (Dwarf Boston Fern). Smaller, 

 but more compact than the celebrated Boston 

 Fern. Strong, young plants, 20 cts. each; hand- 

 some 4-inch pot plants 40 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Nephrolepis elegantissima (Tarrytown Fern). 

 The feathery, plume-like fronds are very beau- 

 tiful, producing an exquisitely graceful effeet. 

 Strong, young plants, 20 cts. each, $1 for 6. 

 Strong, handsome plants, from 4-inch pots, 

 50 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Nephrolepis Whitmanii. A gem among Ferns. It 

 is of the same feathery fronded type as the 

 above varieties, but more dwarf and smaller. 

 Strong, young plants, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, 

 Large plants, 40 cts. each, postpaid. 

 The Boston Fern. Forms iminense bushes of 

 gracefully drooping fronds which grow from 2 to 5 feet long. Excellent for pot culture or hanging baskets. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; larger plants, from 4-inch pots, 40 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Jacksonii Fern. An extremely strong-growing variety, one plant producing more fronds than three or four 

 of an ordinary variety. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3; handsome plants, from 4-inch pots, 35 cts. 

 each, 60 cts. for 2, postpaid. 

 Pierson Fern. The fronds grow broad and heavy and are of exceedingly graceful appearance. Strong, 



young plants, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3; strong, 4-inch pot plants 35 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Sword Fern {Cordata compacta). Compact, erect-growing plant, with strong, firm fronds; color very 

 deep, shining green, as if varnished; very hard and firm, and, in consequence, not easily injured. 

 Attains a height of 2 feet and arches beautifully. It will stand a lower temperature than other varieties, 

 and even when quite small makes handsome specimens. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; strong, 

 handsome, 4-inch pot plants, 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, postpaid. 



Other Fern-Like Pot-Plants 





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FERN. NEPHROLEPIS AMERPOHLII 



ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. For planting in pots, vases, 

 or hanging baskets, has no equal. It droops most 

 naturally, sending out numerous feathery, emerald- 

 green fronds, which, in a short time, make a growth 

 of 4 to 8 feet. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each. 



A. plumosus. Foliage surpasses a Maidenhair Fern; 

 in grace and finish resembles the finest lace. Ele- 

 gant for cutting. 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; larger 

 size, 25 cts. each. 



NEW LACE FERN. A grand decorative Fern of the 

 most distinct type. It is low-growing, bushy, ex- 

 ceedingly graceful and thrives in almost any situ- 

 ation. Destined to become popular because it 

 will thrive and retain its beauty for years with 

 ordinary care. New and rare. Strong plants, 20 

 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, postpaid. 



MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum cuneatum) . A very 

 graceful plant with beautiful fohage. 20 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 3, $1 for 7, postpaid. 



Japanese Fern Balls 



This charming novelty from the Orient has 

 created a sensation; The ball is composed of dor- 

 mant roots and moss, so constructed as to 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. The greatest introduction 

 in years. Any one can grow it successfully. 



Directions for starting. Place ball in water for 

 fifteen minutes, and then suspend in any desired 

 position; repeat every two days until growth is 

 started, after which sprinkle occasionally, as 

 required. 



Large, dormant balls, 5 inches and over in 

 diameter, 50 cts. each, $2 for 5, postpaid. Larger 

 balls, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, 60 cts. each, $1 

 for 2, postpaid. By express, at purchaser's ex- 

 ;, 40 cts. and 50 cts. each, respectively. 



A SPLENDID HOUSE PLANT 



Ficus elastica (rubber tree) 



A well-known variety. It will flourish under 

 the most unfavorable conditions and responds 

 m.ost readily to good treatment. Its thick, glossy 

 foliage is exceedingly attractive, and the plants 

 are singularly free from insect pests. Strong 

 plants, 12 to 15 inches high, 75 cts. each, $1.25 

 for 2, postpaid; by express, at purchaser's ex- 

 pense, 60 cts. each, $1 for 2. Plants 20 to 24 

 inches high, $1 each, postpaid; by express, at 

 purchaser's expense, 80 cts. each. 



FERN BALLS 



