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Decorative Palms 



THE KBNTIA PALM (Kentia Belmoreana). This palm is not affected by the dust and dry 

 air of the house, and will grow and thrive where few other plants would live. Dwarf spreading 

 habit, with rich, green foliage. Probably the best palm for house culture, as well as one of the 

 most graceful. Plants, 6 to 8 inches high, 35 cents each; larger size, 45 cents each, postpaid; 

 by express, not prepaid, extra size, 70 cents each. 



THE PAN PALM (Latania Borbonica) . Thrives in any ordinary living room, in spite of 

 heat, dust or drought. Has elegant, fan-shaped leaves, rich, dark green, beautifully fringed. 

 Grows easily, needs no petting or coaxing. This is the plant from which the well-known palm 

 fans are made. 35 and 45 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 15 to 18 inches 

 high, 60 cents each. 



OSTRICH FEATHER PALM (Areca Luteseens). Foliage is rich, glossy green, with bright 

 yellow stems, full of grace and beauty; easily grown. Strong plants, 6 to 8 inches high. 35 cents 

 each; 10 to 12 inches, 50 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, larger plants, 

 70 cents each. 



WASHINGTON WEEPING PALM. Fan shaped leaves. The drooping fringes of a mature 

 plant are very graceful. 20 and 30 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 45 and 

 60 cents each. 



Special Offer 



express, 



One each of the above four 

 Palms for $1.10, postpaid; by 

 not prepaid, larger size, the four for $2.25. 



Kentia Belmoreana Palm 



Maule's Magnificent House Ferns 



MAIDEN-HAIR PERN. Always in demand for table and house 

 decoration. Graceful in appearance. 20 and 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



ASPARAGUS, Flnmosns (Climbing Lace Fern) . An extremely grace- 

 ful window climber. The fine, feathery foliage is always bright and green. 

 It is in great demand for floral decorations, as the fronds retain their 

 freshness for weeks when cut. 15 and 25 cents, postpaid; by express, 

 not prepaid, extra sizes, 35 and 50 cents each. 



ASPARAGUS, Sprengeri (Emerald Feather) . Valuable for vases 

 and hanging baskets. A strong, vigorous plant, very easily grown and 

 requires little care. 15 and 25 cents each, postpaid; by express, not 

 prepaid, extra sizes, 35 and 50 cents each. 



CROWFOOT FERN. A compact grower with dark green fronds 

 borne on strong black stems which are much bunched at the top, mak- 

 ing the frond appear like a bird's foot. 15 cents each, postpaid. 



BOSTON FERN. A beautiful fern for growing in pots, vases or 

 baskets. 20 and 35 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 

 extra large plants, 50 and 75 cents each. 



PHILADELPHIA LACE FERN. The pinnae are so finely divided 

 that it resembles a piece of fine lace. 25 and 35 cents each, postpaid; 

 by express, not prepaid, extra large plants, 50 and 75 cents each. 



WHITMANII FERN. Fronds graceful and very dense. 20 and 35 

 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 50 and 75 cts. each. 



SCHOLZEI.I FERN. A dwarf plant, with a fluffy, crested appear- 

 ance, much like the Ostrich Plume ferns. 20 and 35 cents each, post- 

 paid; by express, not prepaid, larger plants, 50 and 75 cents each. 



ROOSEVELT FERN. Resembles the world famous Boston fern, 

 but produces twice as many wide, drooping fronds, and the pinna? are 

 beautifully undulated, giving a pronounced wavy effect seen in no other 



variety. 20 and 35 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 

 larger size, 50 and 75 cents each. 



TEDDY JUNIOR. (New.) Has all the valuable characteristics of 

 the Roosevelt fern, but It produces shorter fronds in great quantities, 

 making a dense, luxuriant growth. 20 and 35 cents each, postpaid; 

 by express, not prepaid, larger plants, 50 and 75 cents each. 



SILVER FERN. Large, bold foliage; variegation of silver white on 

 each frond. 15 and 25 cents each, postpaid. 



NEWPORT FERN. Resembles the Boston Fern, but grows more 

 erect, has shorter, narrower fronds, and makes three times as many of 

 them. 20 and 35 cents each, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 

 larger size, 50 and 75 cents each. 



NEW CRESTED HOLLY FERN. Foliage glossy dark green; the 

 leaves are undulated and deeply cut or toothed. 20 and 35 cents each, 

 postpaid. 



NEW GLORY FERN (Adiantum Farleyense gloriosum). Identical 

 in many ways with the Maiden-Hair Fern, but stronger in constitution. 

 Named because of wonderful coloring. 25 cents each, postpaid. 



PTERIS, Adiantoides. Broad leaf; stems and structure after the 

 fashion of the Maiden Hair Fern. 15 cents each, postpaid. 



PTERIS, Distinction. New and attractive style of the Pteris 

 family. 15 cents each, postpaid. 



PTERIS, Wilsonii. Sometimes called the "Crested Fern." Very 

 handsome. 15 cents each; larger size, 25 cents each, postpaid. 



LADY FERN (Polystichum Setosum). Erect, feathery growtl. 

 15 cents each, postpaid. 



BIRD'S-EYE FERN (Adiantum Tsussimense) . Lace effect; 

 dwarf; 15 cents each, postpaid. 



Special Offer 



Any four of the 15 cent ferns, 50 cents; the nine for $1.10; or the entire nineteen ferns 

 listed on this page, in small size, for only $2.90, postpaid. 



The Rubber Tree 



THE RUBBER TREE (Ficus Elastica). One of the 

 finest ornamental plants. Its dark green, shining foliage is 

 always handsome. Stands the heat and dryness of the or- 

 dinary dwelling without injury. By express, not prepaid, 

 75 cents and $1.00 each. 



Umbrella Plant 



UMBRELLA PLANT (Cyperus alternifolius) . Can easily 

 be grown in a bowl or dish half filled with rich soil, then 

 filled with water. 15 and 25 cents each, postpaid; by 

 express, not prepaid, larger size, 35 cents each. 



Sansevieria Zeylanica 



SANSEVIERIA ZEYLANICA. The leaves grow erect, 1 

 to 2 feet high, and are beautifully cross barred with pure 

 white and deep green. Will stand more hardship than any 

 other house plant we know of. 20 cents each, postpaid; 

 by express, not prepaid, extra size, 35 cents each. 



Baby Christmas Tree 



Whitmanic Fern BABY CHRISTMAS TREE (Araucaria excelsa) . This 



is one of the handsomest and most beautiful of all the decorative evergreens for house culture. It grows 

 nicely in parlor or living room, requires very little care, not subject to insects, stands hard usage well, 

 is exceedingly beautiful, and has a distinguished appearance entirely different from anything else, 

 variety. Fine, sturdy little trees. By express, not prepaid, $1.00 and $1.50 each. 



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