House of Neohrolepis cordala compacta ai Rose Hill Nurseries. 
Ferns and Selaginellas. 
No type of beautiful foliage is so generally admired as that of the Ferns and Mosses, or is so adaptable for many uses. To 
supplement the majestic elegance of palms and C3"cad3 we huve the lofty Tree Ferns; many species are especially suited for the 
decoration of smaller conservatories, and nothing is so fine as Fern-fronds for mingling with cut-flowers. A vast variety there 
is, too, among them, from the delicate, transparent fronds of the Adiantums to the bold foliage of Nephrolepis and Pteris ; or 
from the lovely Selaginellas, carpeting the ground, to the tall Tree Ferns. 
Ferns are another great specialty with us, and our pride in offering 14 houses of the finest stock in cleanest, healthiest 
condition we think entirely justifiable. Our extensive and carefully grown stock affords ample opportunity for buyers to select 
any forms and sizes which may please their fancy or suit their convenience. 
Adiantum Farleyense. 
Queen of Maidenhair Ferns. 
This is, perhaps, the choicest of all Adiau- 
tums, and necessary to all really good collec- 
tions. It is a strong, shapely grower, often 
producing fronds 18 inches to 2 feet long and 
10 inches wide. The young growth is frequently 
tinged with soft pink, sluuled to yellow and 
green. The plant requires a warm atmosphere, 
and must never be allowed to get dry. Its ex- 
quisite, filmy fronds are the most beautiful 
green that can be used with orchids, choice 
roses, etc., and for tlie decoration of tables, 
mantles and banking it is our finest Pern. No 
other species so well combines boldness of foli- 
age, arising from the large pinna>, and extrenx- 
elegance and delicacy of appearance and col - 
ormg. Tlie character of the fronds is well shown 
on our front cover. Our stock of this essential 
Pern is very large and in the finest condition. 
$1 and upward. 
Adiantum cuneatum. 
The well-known, dainty Maidenhair Fern, of 
easy culture and fine growth, indispensable for 
all purposes. Tho fronds and pinna? are smaller 
than those of A. I<'arlrii<'iisc, but the variety has 
a beauty all its own, which has earned it sub 
stantial popularity. A good plant is shov n ii 
our illustration. 25 cts. and npwari'. 
Adiantum cunculuiu. 
