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SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
SELAGINELLiA gracilis $i oo 
S. rubricaulis 75 
S. sarmentosa (stoloni/era) . . . 25 
S. semilata 20 
S. fol. var 25 
S. triangularis 35 
S. Victoriae 75 
S. fol. variegata i 00 
THAMNOPTERIS. These curious and beautiful Ferns 
we prefer to class separately, although they are closely 
allied to Aspleniums. 
^S' For Hardy Perns, of which we have a fine coUe 
THAMNOPTERIS Australasica. Related ,to the 
Bird's-Nest Fern $1 00 to $1 50 
T. nidu.s-avis. The genuine Bird's Nest 
Fern 5 00 to 10 00 
TODEA superba. This, the "Filmy Fern," is a re- 
markable species, with long, gracefully curved, rich 
green fronds, having moon-like segments. Its lovely 
filmy appearance is entirely distinct from that of any 
other fern. It is an excellent species for wardian cases, 
and requires constant moisture ; in other respects it is 
easily cared for. -$5 and upward. 
ion, see Hardy Herbaceous Plants. 
Tree Ferns. 
THE stately grace and elegance of the wonderful Tree Ferns is beyond description. Vieing with the Palms, they 
are of the greatest beauty and utility for all decorative purposes, and have a charm belonging to no other order 
of plants. No tropical greenhouse is complete without them. We are constantly importing fine, healthy stems 
of all the leading varieties, as well as some new and rare species, all of which we ofl^er at moderately low prices. We 
have also many large and extra-large specimens of extreme beauty in perfect condition, the prices of which can be had 
on application. For particulars as to varieties and sizes of these specimen Tree Ferns, see page 31. 
BLiECHNUM Brazilieusis. Of peculiarly graceful 
habit, with broad and finely divided fronds, which when 
young are a rich wine color, finally changing with age 
to dark green $1.50 to S5. 
CIBOTIUM. Among the best of the Tree Ferns, and 
sometimes included under Dicksonia. The leaves are 
long, wide-spreading and finely cut. 
C. princep.s (Cyalhea) ^2 50 to lio 00 
C. regale 2 50 to 10 00 
C. Schiedei 2 00 to 5 00 
CVATHEA. A superb genus, showing marked peculi- 
arities of form and habit. 
C. dealbata. The most elegant of all the 
species ; broad, dark green fronds, with 
a silvsry under surface $5 00 to $10 00 
C. Sinithii 10 00 to 20 00 
DICKSONIA. This is perhaps the most widely known 
genus of these grand plants. All the species are fine. 
D. antarctiea. A well-grown specimen 
of this is majestically beautiful; the tall 
and heavy stem is surmounted by grace- 
fully arching fronds of a soft and rich 
green, which arc of a very firm and last- 
ing texture ; one of the most popular 
Tree Ferns. See cut, page 81 $5 00 to $20 00 
D, Sohinitlii 10 00 to 20 of) 
D. squarrosa. See cut, page 81 5 00 to 10 00 
liOMABIA. Tall-growing species of this valuable and 
extensive genus ; all of distinct and desirable character, 
rhe stems are not so tall as in some of the other genera. 
Ij. cillata $2 00 to $5 00 
Li. discolor 3 00 to 5 00 
L. gibba i 00 to 5 00 
L. intermedia. See cut, page 81 i 00 to 5 00 
ALiSOPHILA. A magnificent genus, with handsome, 
upright trunks and ample foliage of rather drooping 
habit. 
A. australis. One of the finest and most 
striking species. The large, plumy fronds 
which form the crown are silvery and glau- 
cous underneath, showing delicate con- 
trasts in green. This tree Fern is beau- 
tiful in all stages of growth. The clear, 
upright trunk resembles a Palm's, but is 
not so firm in texture ?i 00 to $5 00 
A. capensis 3 00 to 10 00 
A. excelsa. A splendid, rapid-growing spe- 
cies, that quickly becomes eflfective ; the 
delicate, wide-spreading fronds are dark 
green above, paler beneath 2 00 to 5 00 
A. ferox. Light and graceful, upward-arch- 
ing fronds, with sessile pinnules that are 
bright green on both sides. One of the 
most effective specimen Ferns. See illu- 
stration, page 81 
A. lunulata. Rare 
A. Bebeccae. See illustration, page 81 . . 
A. Youngii. Ample, feathery fronds and 
distinct habit 5 00 to 10 00 
ASPtiENIUM. These Ferns form handsome specimens, 
and are graceful and distinct in character. 
A. decussatum. From the Polynesian and Malaysian 
Islands $2 00 to $5 00 
A. arboreum luteum. One of the largest 
and finest species in the genus, and of pe- 
culiar and interesting habit. See page 81 2 00 to 4 00 
BAL/ANTIUM Karstenianum. A rare species from 
Trinidad. S'o. 
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