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DREER'S FINE FERNS 



We offer below but a few of the more important Decorative 



Ferns. 



Adiantum Farleyense Qloriosa {T7ie Glory Fern). 

 An easy-growing form of that most beautiful of all Maiden- 

 Hairs, Adiantum Farleyense Good plants, in 3-inch pots, 

 35 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Cibotium Schiedei {Mexican Tree Fern). One of the 

 most desirable and valuable Ferns in cultivation. 4-inch 

 pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. Specimen plants 

 in 10-inch tubs, $7.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum [Crested 

 llollji Fern). Next to the Boston Ferns, the Holly Fern 

 is the most satisfactory for apartment use, and this new va- 

 riety lias made a place for itself in the front rank as a decor- 

 ative plant. Its foliage is of rich, glossy, dark green; the 

 pinnae or leaflets, besides being wavy or undulated on the 

 edges, are also deeply cut or toothed, giving the plant a grace- 

 ful and liglit appearance. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. eacli. Specimens in 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis (Boston Fern). The original 

 type with long graceful fronds. 4-inch pots, 75 cts.; 6-inch 

 pots, $1.50 each. 



Pteris Alexandrine. The crested fronds of this pretty variety 

 are variegated with silvery-white. 2}-inch pots, 15 cts.; 

 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each, 



Pteris Argyraea. A strong growing variety, with pretty 

 green and silvery white variegated bold foliage. 4-inch 

 pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Distinction, A splendid decorative sort with narrow 

 cut dark green fronds. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Rivertoniana. The most distinct and desirable of the 

 many crested forms of the Pteris. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Tremula. An old favorite of rapid growth with rich 

 green foliage. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



Pteris Wilsoni. Of compact habit, forming a very symmet- 

 rical plant. The bright green foliage is beautifully crested. 

 2i-inch pots, 15 cts. ; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



fertilizer, as it 

 shade. 50 cts. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum 

 (Crested Holly Fern) 



FERNS FOR FERN DISHES 



We liave at all times a good supply of the most desirable va- 

 rieties for this purpose. 2|-inch pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



FARFriGIUM 



Grande (Leopard Plant). This is an extremely ornamental 

 plant. Its large, circular leaves, thickly spotted with creamy 

 white and yellow, make it wonderfully effective for room 

 decoration. It likes a soil of loam and mucky matter, half 

 and half, with a good deal of water. Ample provision, how- 

 ever, should be made for drainage. Once a month apply a 

 is a gross feeder when allowed to have its way. Keep it in the 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plant) 



FICUS (Rubber Plant) 



Australis. A rapid growing, compact, free-branching variety with small, leath- 

 ery, dark-green leaves. Very attractive when grown in bush form. 4-inch 

 pots, 75 cts. each. Larger plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each. 



Elastica. The well-known Rubber plant. 4-inch pots, 10 inches high, 75 cts. 

 each; 6-inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 



Utills. Entirely distinct and unlike the popular Rubber Plant, yet possessing 

 the same hardiness. The leaves are thick and leathery, from 9 to 10 inches 

 long, one half as wide, of a rich holly green, with midrib and principal veins 

 of an ivory-white. Strong plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each. 



FITTONIA 



Trailing plants, with handsome variegated foliage, most useful in the conserva- 

 tory for planting on surface of pots or tubs containing specimen plants. 

 Argyroneura. Vivid green, with network of pure white veins. 25 cts. each. 

 Verschaffelti. Bronzy-green, with pink variegation. 25 cts. each. 



GENISTA 



Fragrans. A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing its fragrant, 

 bright, golden-yellow flowers in the greatest profusion. As a window-plant of 

 easiest culture it is unsurpassed. Especially desirable for Easter decoration. 

 Fine plants in 4-inch pots. Flowering size. 50 cts. each. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are'forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 10 per cent, 

 to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



