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HAPvDY FERNS. s^=J^ 



The tendency towards natural gardening has brought many 

 plants into prominence which had long been neglected; none are 

 more deserving of this distinction than Hardy Ferns. Given a 

 porous soil rich in humus, a shady or partially shaded position and 

 moisture, and they luxuriate, coming up year after year. We 

 offer a choice selection of the best native sorts. Price, 20c. each, 

 S2.00 per doz., S15.00 per 100. Set of 10 distinct sorts for Sl-50. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS of HARDY FERNS. 



The use of Hardy Ferns in ornamental planting is increasing 

 wonderfully. Our native varieties are so beautiful and diversified 

 in character that it is somewhat strange their use has not previously 

 been more general. They adorn the humblest surroundings as 

 they grace the most pretentious and elaborate gardens. Vne are 

 constantly being asked for suitable varieties for shade, damp spots, 

 open places, rockeries, etc., etc. The following collections of Ferns 

 are made up for planting in the special locations named. Ready 

 Oct. 20ih. 



Coll. A. — For Open Sun Culture. 42 plants in 4 varieties. This 

 collection is desirable for the open border, and, all being rather 

 tall, can be grown as single specimens or for massing with 

 or without flowers. 

 Coll. B. — For Dry, Shady Places. 48 plants in 4 var 

 ieties. These ferns will grow in a dry, shady place. 

 Plant them where flowers as a rule do not thriv 

 Coll. C. — For Moist Shady Places. 54 plants ia 

 9 varieties. Ihis collection is very fine and 

 easily handled in moist, shady places, also 

 for large rockery. 

 Coll. D. — For Wet, Open Ground. 48 plants 

 in 4 varieties. 1 hese ferns are very useful 

 for border of a lake or low, wet ground. 

 Coll. E. — Low Evergreen Ferns for Rock- 

 ery in Shade. 54 plants in 6 varieties. 

 This is a beautiful collection of low- 

 growing Ferns and easily managed. 



Coll. F. — Low Evergreen Ferns for Dry, 

 Rocky Ledge. 48 plants in 4 varieties. 

 This is a very useful collection for 

 planting where it is difficult to get 

 anything else to grow. 



Price for any of the above collections 

 $5.00 each. One-half of any one col- 

 lection for $3.00. These cannot be 

 mailed. Not less than half collection 

 sold. 



ENGLISH IVY 



FOR WINDOW BOXES. 



The English Ivy is used extensively for 

 window boxes and vases during the summer, its 

 value for outdoor window boxes in winter is recog 

 nized widely, as the display at the large hotels and 

 fine private residences shows. It is also a good climb- 

 ing plant for the house. (See cut.) 



Price, field grown plants. 25c. each; S2.50 per doz. 



BOSTON FERN. 



Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. In well- 

 grown specimens the fronds attain a length 

 of six or seven feet, like plumes, arching 

 over in every direction, in a most grace- 

 ful manner. 



Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. 

 each. Sl-00 per doz. ; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, 

 $2.00 per doz. ; 4-inch pots, 30c. each, 

 S3. 00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 50c. each, 

 $4.50 per doz.; 6-inch pots, 75c. each; 7- 

 inch pots, SI. 25 each; 8-inch pots, S2.00 

 each. 



New Ostrich Plume Fern. 



Nephrolepis Whitmani. A new form of 

 the " Ostrich Plume " Fern. The pinnae sub- 

 dividing making miniature fronds; which are 

 superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if 

 two or even three were condensed in one. They 

 are graceful beyond description, feathery, plumy; 

 nothing describes them better than Ostrich Plumes. 

 This is the best of the tvpe. Price, from 2-inch pots. 

 10c. each, SI. 00 per doz.; 3'-inch pots, 20c. each, S2.00 

 per doz.; 4-inch pots. 35c. each; 5-inch pots, 50c. each; 6-inch 

 pots, 75c. each, 7-inch pots, SI. 25 each. 



THE NEW PARLOR FERN. 



Nephrolepis Scotti. This is a condensed form of the Boston 

 Fern, with valuable characteristics added, which are not evi- 

 dent in the parent. It has a crispness which is one of its vary 

 valuable characteristics. 



Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, SI. 00 per doz.; 

 3-inch pots, 20c. each, S2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 40c. each, 

 S4.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 60c. each; 6-inch pots. SI. 00 each. 



HOUSE FERNS. 



We offer an interesting collection, twelve distinct sorts, 

 suitable for house culture. 1 hey are splendidly adapted for 

 small ferneries for table decoration also for growing in pots as 

 single specimens. 



Price, 2-inch pots, 10c. each, SI. 00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. 

 each, SI. 50 per doz. 



ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS. 



Greenhouse climbing or drooping plants of rare beauty. 

 They are specially suited for window gardening. 



Sprengeri. A most desirable species; exceedingly useful as 

 a pot plant or to droop from baskets; the fronds are frequently 

 4 feet long, a rich shade of green. Price, 3-inch pots, 15c. 

 each, SI. 50 per doz. 



Plumosus Nanus. (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green 

 leaves, gracefully arched, and as finely woven as silken mesh, 

 retaining their freshness for weeks when cut. Price, 3-inch 

 pots, 15c. each; SI. 50 doz. 



PAMPHLET ON CULTURE OF AND DESCRIPTIVE 

 LIST OF HARDY FERNS FREE ON APPLICATION. 



