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THE XEW, ELEGANT, PLUMED FERN. 



THE NEW, ELEGANT, PLUMED FERN* 



Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima. This is a sport from the Pierson 

 Fern, in which the plumj' pecuharity of the original form is even more 

 distinct!}' developed than in the original; the side pinnje being again 

 subdivided and standing at right angles to the direction of the midrib, 

 makes both sides of the frond equally beautiful, while, at the same time, 

 the plant is of much more compact habit, growing only one-half as tall, 

 but with the fronds nearly twice as wide, making it a much more desirable 

 plant for all purposes. (See cut.) Price, 2-inch pots, 25c. each, S2.25 

 per doz.: 3-inch pots, 40c. each, S4.00 per doz. ; 4-inch pots, GOc. _. 



each, S6.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 75c. each; .6-inch pots, $1.25 



each; 7-inch pots, S2.00 each. ^■"'^■' 



Note. — The "Ostrich-Plume Fern," 2-inch pots 10c. 

 each, SI. 00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, S2.00per doz. ;™g 

 5-inch pots, 50c. each; 6-inch pots, SI. 00 each; 7-inch pots,' 

 SI. 50 each. 



NEW PARLOR FERN, N.SCOTTII ~ 



It is in essence a condensed form of the Boston Fern, 

 with valuable characteristics added, which are not 

 evident in the parent. It has a crispness which 

 is one of its very 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, S6.00 

 per doz.; 6-inch pots, SI. 00 each. 



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 graceful manner. Price, plants 

 from 7-inch pots, SI. 50 each; 6-inch pots, SI. 00 each ; 

 5-inch pots, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 35c. each, 

 S3. 50 per doz. ; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, S2.00 per doz. ; 2-inch 

 pots, 10c. each, SLOG per doz. 



HOUSE FERNS. 



Our collection contains the " Maiden-hair " varieties, Sword Fern, Geranium- 

 Leaved, Holly, Silver-Ribbed, Crested, and Oriental all the best basket and 

 vase sorts. Price, 1st size plants, 20c. each, S2.00 per doz. ; 2d size, 10c. 

 each, 81.00 per doz.. S6.00 per 100. 



Japanese Hanging Globe Fern. A unique and handsome ornament for 



the greenhouse, conser\'atory or living-room window. Price, 50c. each, S5.00 

 per doz. 



NEW HYBRID GLOXINIAS. 



The handsomest of our summer-blooming plants, the rich and varied color- 

 ing of the flowers being beautiful in the extreme, many beautifullj'- speckled. 

 {See cut.) Price, assorted colors, 20c. each. S2.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL. White, red, violet, red-white edge, and violet-white edge. 

 Price, 30c. each; set of 5 for SI. 25. 



DOUBLE FUCHSL\S. 



Commandant Marchand. Purple corolla; red sepals. 

 Elm City. Deep plum color corolla; crimson sepals. 

 Genius. Light prune corolla; red sepals. Yellow foliage. 

 Jussieu. Beautiful violet corolla; carmine sepals. 

 Mme. Bruant. Lilac-mauve; red sepals. 

 Mrs. E. G. Hill. White corolla; brilliant red sepals. 

 Phenomenal. Dark plum ; red sepals. Very large. 

 Rozains Patrie. White ; carmine sepals. 

 Royal-Purple. Royal-piu-ple corolla; vermilion sepals. 

 Trophee. Violet-blue corolla; red sepals. 



SINGLE FUCHSL\S. 



Beacon. Carmine corolla ; white sepals. Very floriferous. 

 Black Prince. Corolla and sepals a pleasing caimine. 

 Constancy. Carmine corolla; white sepals. Attractive. 

 Earl of Beaconsfield. Orange corolla and sepals. 

 Ernest Renan. Carmine corolla ; white sepals. 

 Lord Lyons. Deep purple corolla; red sepals. 

 Lottie. Carmine corolla ; tender rose sepals. 

 Speciosa. Orange-scarlet corolla; white sepals. 

 Surprise. Pale magenta corolla; white sepals. 

 Price, 10c. each; set of 19 Fuchsias for SI. 75. 



NEW GERANIUMS. 



Abel Le Franc. DeUcate shade of lilac-white, center 

 of petals thickly spotted with violet. (See cut.) 



Caesar Franck. An exquisite shade of rich soft crim- 

 son, coral veins on upper petals and center. 



Eugene Sue. Brilliant orange-scarlet ; foliage large 

 with dark zone and of good texture. 



Hector GiacomeUi. Beautiful bright rose-pink, crimson 

 blotches on upper petals. 



Mistral. Grand semi-double flowers of the brightest 

 soft crimson; decidedlj- white eye. 

 Price, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz. 



