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Japanese Fern Ball 



Ever since introduced fronri the Orient, Japanese 

 Fern Balls have been growing in popularity. Each 

 ball is composed of dormant Japanese Fern roots and 

 moss, so put together that they send out beautiful 

 leaves from ever>' point; until the balls become a mas? 

 of dainty fronds. The foliage is delicate and lace-lJi<;e, 

 as well as of splendid substance. Any one can grow 

 Japanese Fern Balls — simply place the ball in water 

 for 15 minutes, then uispend in any desired position; 

 repeat ever>' two daj-s until growth starts, after that 

 sprinkle occasionally as required. Large, dormant 

 balls, 5 inches and over in diameter, 40 cts. each, 7.5 

 cts. for 2, postpaid. Larger balls, 7 to 9 inches in diam- 

 eter, 60 cts. each, $1 for 2, postpaid; by express, at 

 purchaser's expense, 35c. and 50c. each, respyectively. 



Dingee Ferns 



AMERPOHLII rPhiladelphia Lace Fern). Of exquisite 

 and wonderful beautv. Fronde lace-like, dense and 

 delicate. One of the most beautiful Ferns in exist- 

 ence. Strong, young plants, 20 cts. each, SI for 6; 

 larger size, 30 cts. each; fine, 4-inch pot-plants, 40 

 cts. each; large, specimen 5-inch plants, 60 cts. 

 each, postpaid. 



SCOTTn rDwarf Boston Fern). Smaller but more 

 compact than the celebrated Boston Fern. Strong, 

 young plants, 20 cts. each, -SI for 6; larger size, 

 30 cts. each; handsome, 5-inch pot plants, 40 cts. 

 each, postpaid. 



ELEGANTISSIMA (Tanytown Fern). Feathery, piume- 

 Uke fronds, verj' beautiful, producing an exquisitely 

 graceful effect. Strong, young plants, 20 cts. each, 

 $1 for 6; larger size, 30 cts. each strong, handsome 

 plants, from 5-inch pots, 50 cts. eaca, postpaid. 



WHITMAN!!. Of the same feathery fronded type as 

 the above varieties, but more dwarf and smaller. 

 Strong, young plants, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 5; larger 

 size, 30 cts. each; strong, handsome plants, large, 

 40 cts. each, postpaid. 



THE BOSTON FERN. A great favorite; forms immense 

 bushes of graceful, 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; 



JAP.\XESE FERX BALI. 



larger plants, 25 cts. each; strong, handsome 5-inch 

 pot plants, 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



JACKSON!! FERN. An extremely strong-growing va- 

 riety, one plant producing more fronds than three or 

 four of an ordinar>' variety. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 3; larger size, 25 cts. each; handsome plants, 

 from 5-inch pots, 40 cts. each, postpaid. 



P!ERSON FERN. The fronds grow broad and hea\T, and 

 are of exceedingly graceful appearance. Strong, young 

 plants, 20 cts. each; 50 cts. for 3, larger size, 30 cts. 

 each; strong, 5-i-ich pot plants, 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



SWORD FERN (Cordata compacta). Compact, erect- 

 growing plant, with strong, firm fronds. Will stand a 

 lower temperature than other varieties. Strong plants, 

 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 25 cts.; strong, 

 handsome, 5-inch pot plants, 40 cts. each, postpaid. 



Fern-like Pot Plants 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGER!. For planting in pots, vases 

 or hanging baskets. 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, postpaid. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Foliage surpasses a Maiden- 

 hair Fern; in grace and finish resembles the finest lace. 

 20 cts. each. 50c. for 4; larger size. 25c. each, postpaid. 



NEW LACE FERN. A grand decorative Fern of the most 

 distinct type. Low-growing, bushy, exceedingly grace- 

 ful and thrives in almost any situation. Destined to 

 become popular because it will thrive and retain its 

 beauty for years with ordinary care. Strong plants. 

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



MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum cuneatum). A very 

 graceful plant, with beautiful foUage. 20 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 3, SI for 7, postpaid. 





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Ficus Elastica 



RUBBER TREE 

 We have a splendid stock of this useful and orna- 

 mental plant. It will flourish under the most un- 

 favorable conditions, and responds most readiiy to 

 good treatment. Its thick, glossy foliage is exceed- 

 ingly attractive and free from insect pests. Strong 

 plants, 12 to 15 inches high, 75 cts. each, $1.25 for 2, 

 postpaid; by express, at purcha,<er's expense, 60 cts 

 each, SI for 2. Plants 20 to 24 inches high, SI each, 

 postpaid; by express, at purchaser's expense, 80 cts. 

 each. 



Po^ostemon Patchouli 



The true "French perfume plant. Offered in 

 .\merica only by us. Very rare and much sought 

 after. Easily grown as a Coleus. Has fine, large 

 deep green foliage, which, when taken from the 

 plant and dried emits the mo-* delicious fragrance. 

 .\ single leaf placed in an ' avelope or pocketbook 

 thmws out an exquisite fragrance. Strong plants, 

 25 cts. each, 60 cts. for 3. 



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