A REMARKABLE COLLECTION 



There hrs recently been placed in my hands for sale, one of the largest collections ot 

 New Zealand ferns ever sent to America. These specimens were collected in the vicinity 

 of Dunedin, X. Z., by Mrs. C. C. Armstrong. Some idea of the size of the collection may 

 be gained from the fact that it was invoiced at fifteen hundred dollars. It is in two series, 

 one, unmounted, contains sets of 43 different species each, at the uniform price of 7c a 

 specimen, or $3.00 for the set, carriage paid by purch~ser. The other consists of sets of 31 

 cardboard sheets, 12x18 inches in size, upon which are mounted about 100 specimens, illus- 

 trating 53 species. The cardboard is of the best quality, the mounting faultless, and the 

 sets form one of the finest show collections imaginable, being mounted for decorative ef- 

 fect, with often several different species on a sheet. Price, 10c a sheet, or the set of 31 

 for $3.00, carriage paid by purchaser. The specimens are all correctly named, with 

 printed labels. This is the best opportunity to obtain foreign ferns ever offered fern 

 students. American ferns are often sold for 10c a sheet, but the magnitude of this collec- 

 tion makes it possible to offer these at 3c less. Order at once, as the complete sets are 

 limited. Terms for smaller sets or for the thousands of duplicates, upon application. 

 Address, 



WILLARD N. CLUTE, BINGHAIYTON. N. Y. 



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