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Davillia — Fijiensis Plnmosa. 



Dictyogramme — Japonica. 



Dicksonia — Antarctica. 



Gymnogramme — Sulphurea. 



Lastrea — Aristata Varigata. 



Lastrea — Opaca. 



Lomaria — Gibba. 



Microlepia — Hispida. 



Onycbium — Japonicum. 



Polypodium — Aureaum. 



Polypodium — 'Setosum. 



Pteris — Adiantoides. 



Pteris — Argyrasa. 



Pteris — Cretica Alba Lmeota. 



Pteris — Cretica Magnifica. 



Pteris — Hastata. 



Pteris — Interata. 



Pteris — Ouvrardii. 



Pteris — Serrulata. 



Pteris — Tremuta. 



Pteris — Palmata. 



Pteris — Sitolobium Circutariurtj 



Pteris — Selaginella Emiliana. 



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Japanese Fern Ball. 



JAPANESE FERN BALLS. — Ex- 

 quisitely superb hanging balls of ferns, 

 Quite hard}', and of ordinary easy 

 culture, of Japanese origin, and very 

 much admired of everybody. Their 

 delicate fronds growing forming a most 

 graceful basket. Price each, 75c, $1.00, 

 $1.50 and $2.00. 



RESURRECTION PLANT (Selaginel- 

 la..} — Two varieties from Mexico. Very 

 peculiar; when dry it can be laid away for 

 several months, but at any time when 

 placed in a dish of water, it will revive, 

 open out, and look like a beautiful fern. If 

 planted in a moist, shady place, it will 

 grow nicely; 25c. each. 



CLIMBERS. 



AMPELOPSIS Veitchil— Boston or Ja- 

 panese Ivy. — A most satisfactory and beau- 



tiful climber; it is entirely hardy and can 

 adapt itself to any locality or exposure; 

 clings fast to stone, brick or wooden walls, 

 and is extensively used on residences, 

 churches, factories, etc., where in summer 

 it covers all with a perfect mat of dark 

 green leathery foliage, which changes as 

 autumn approaches to brilliant crimson; 

 the foliage serves as a great protection to 

 buildings, the leaves lapping over like tiles 

 on^ a roof, preventing effectually the rain 

 from penetrating the walls, Strong held 

 grown plants, 25c. and 50c. each. 



AKEBIA QUINATA.— Japhn Akebia — 

 A new twining climber, suitable for pillar 

 or trellis, handsome and distinct foliage, 

 and chocolate colored, fragrant flowers, 

 very desirable. 25c. and 50c. each. 



ANTIGONUM LEPTOPUS. The 

 Mountain Beauty or Rosa Montana. — A 

 handsome climber of Mexican origin, of 

 great promise, but with reputation not yet 

 fully established. It appears to be quite 

 hardy where strong roots are deeply 

 planted. Flowers of a bright rose color, 

 .borne in graceful racemes or clusters, with 

 tendrills at the end of the racemes. Out- 

 side of flower rose color ; centre of a much 

 deeper tint, the roots well developed, to 

 insure early procure strong plants then 

 plant deeply, in good, well drained soil. 

 The vine blooms the second year after 

 planting. 15, 25 and =;o cents. 



ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS. A vari- 

 ety of the well known "Dutchman's Pipe,'' 

 of vigorous growth and quite hardy in our 

 climate. It is a profuse bloomer, bearing 

 large flowers of a rich purple color, with 

 irregular branched markings of creamy 

 white and golden yellow center with rich 

 velvety purple. The plant is one of the 

 most thankful of all climbers, blooming 

 when quite young and continuing to do so 

 the whole summer. Will stand our winter 

 without protection. Strong plants 15 and 

 25 cents each. 



BIGNONIA. — Trumpet Creeper. — One 

 of our handsomest hardy perennials, bearing 

 large clusters of orange red flowers freely 

 during summer, and always attracting num- 

 bers of humming birds. Mostly grown on 

 trees or walls, though it can be cut back 

 and restrained. Usual height, ten to thirty 

 feet. Price. .35, 50, 75 cents and $1.00. 



BIGNONIA' TWEEDIANA. A very 

 well known vine, will make a good speci- 

 men plant in a large pot. Try it. 50c. each. 



FINE HARDY CLEMATIS. These 

 who have ^een the magnificent masses of 

 exquisite flowers produced by Jnckmani 

 Superba and other choice varieties of Eng- 



Steckler'a southern giown seeds are always pure and reliable 



