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Alsophila australis (southern). A magnificent delicate-leaved variety, leaves drooping, of gigantic 
A size. One of the largest of the Australian tree ferns. Price, lo-inch pots, ij feet, I4.00 each; 12 
^ inch pots, feet, $6.00 each. 
Aspidium falcatum (hooked). Fronds upright, broad and curiously formed. A very unitjue and hand- 
some fern from Japan. Price, 5-inch pots, 50c each. 
Asplenium bulbiferum (bulb-bearing). Fronds very long and arched; pinnules very fine; they bear 
numerous small plants on the fronds, which give it a very odd appearance. Very strong grower and 
of the easiest culture. Native of New Zealand. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each; $2.00 per 10; 4-inch 
pots, 35c each; $3.00 per 10; 8-inch pots, f i.oo each; lo-inch pots, f 2.00 each. 
A. lucidum (shining). Fronds often two feet long, numerous pinna on each side. Price, 5 inch pots, 50c 
each. 
A. Nidus-avis. Bird's Nest Fern. Fronds undivided, 2 feet to 4 feet long, broad lanceolate; growing 
very close and upright. On looking down upon the young fronds, just forming (which are covered 
with a hairy substance), it appears like a bird's nest. A most beautiful sort. Native of India. 
Price, 6-inch pots, I1.50 each; 7-inch pots, 12.50 each; lo-inch pots, |6.oo each. 
Blechnum brasiliense (Brazilian). Fronds beautifully arched, feathery in appearance, when open- 
ing are of a pretty pinkish color, turning to dark green with age. A dwarf-growing tree fern from 
Brazil. Price, 5-inch pots, $1.00 each; boxed, 6 to 7 feet, ^20 each. 
B. occidentale (western). Another fine variety from the West Indies. Price, 4-inch pots, 25c each. 
Bird's Nest Fern. See Asplenium Nidus-avis. 
Cyathea medullaris (pithy). A beautiful tree fern from New Zealand. Price, 2 to 3 feet, {1.75 each; 
boxed, 4 to 5 feet, $15 each. 
Davallia canariensis (Canaries). Hares-foot fern. This fern derives its popular name from the pecul- 
iar form of its root stalk, which curves over the side of the pot in which it grows, and is covered 
with short brown hair. Price, 4-inch pots, 40c each. 
Britisli Tassel Fern. Price, 3-inch pots, 50c each. 
Dicicsonia antartica. Fronds large, leathery, very finely cut, forming a beautiful crown. Stands a 
light frost. Perhaps the most admired of all the tree ferns. Native of Australia. Price, 8-inch 
pots, li to 2 feet, fS.oo each; 4 to 5 feet, $25 each; boxed, 6 to 7 feet, I40 each; boxed, 9-foot stems, 
$50 each. 
Lastrea aristata variegata. Fronds i 
r~ ' foot or more long, with a linear- 
oblong pinna 4 inches to 6 inches 
long, beautifully variegated. Price, 
4-inch pots, 50C each. 
L. lipidata. Price, 3-inch pots, 50c each. 
L. mambranifolia. Price, 4-inch pots, 
75c each. 
L. opaca. Price, 3-inch pots, 3Sc each; 
4-inch pots, 50c each. 
Qymnogramme peruviana (Peruvian). 
Price, 7-inch pots, I1.50 each. 
Lycopodium denticulata. A beautiful 
moss-like plant; very pretty on the 
dinner table or for filling jardinierOs. 
Price, 3-inch pots, 20c each. 
L. denticulata aurea. Resembles the 
preceding, but has a beautiful golden 
tinge. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
Microlepia liirta cristata. Price, 4-inch 
pots, 50C each; 5-inch pots, 75c each. 
Neplirolepis ensifolia. Price, 3-inch 
pots, 30c each. 
N. davallioides furcans (forked). A beautiful and distinct crested variety, of robust growth, sending 
forth numerous arching fronds from 3 feet to 4 feet long. Price, 5-inch pots, |i.oo each. 
N. exaltata plumosa. For description see Novelty List. Price, 3-inch pots, f i.oo each, 
Onychium japonicum (Japanese). Useful fern for table decoration, its light, graceful fronds showing 
to perfection when so utilized. Price, 3-inch pots, 35c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
Platycerium alicorne (Elks' Horn). Elks' Horn Fern. A peculiar-looking fern; grows on a block of 
wood; leaves shape of stags' horn, of a sea-green color on top, silvery underneath, appearing from 
a yellow, leathery-looking substance. Temperate Australia. Price, 50c, Ji.oo, to ^2.50 each. 
Polysticliuni angulare. The Lace Fern. Fronds pendulous; beautiful lace-like pinnae. Price, 3-inch 
pots, 35c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
PTERIS. The old Greek name for a fern. 
Pteris adiantioides. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each; 4-inch pots, 40c each. 
P. argyr«a (silvery). Fronds sometimes 3 feet long, having a broad band of silvery-white down the 
center. An exceedingly useful variety, of strong growth and habit. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each; 
4-inch pots, 50c each. 
P. cretica (Candian). Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. 
