LEADING SPECIALTIES IN FERNS. 
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PLATYCERIUMS, or STAG-HORN FERNS. 
Rose Hill has the Finest and Rarest Collection of Platyceriums in America. 
These odd, fantastic Ferns produce novel and beautiful effects in conservatory decoration. Our pictures show the curious 
formal ion of their great fronds. They are divided into broad segments of grayish green, and their peculiar growth is best dis- 
played when suspended on blocks of wood, 
though they also thrive well in baskets or 
shallow pans. The plants are of easy cul- 
ture, and the new prothalliums, or fronds, 
which tliey are constantly unfolding e.xeite 
great interest. 
We have a large collection of different 
soi'ts and sizes, prices for which will be 
quoted on application. 
On the following page some grand speci- 
mens are offered. 
PLATYCERIUM GRANDE. 
As shown in our picture, 
this is ii very nolile-looking 
Fern of quite upright growth, 
and extremely striking forma- 
tion. Its fronds are very 
broad, and the lobes for 
"anthers" do not extend 
very far down. Our speci- 
mens lire finely developed. 
Price on application. 
Platycerium grande. 
PLATYCERIUM ALICORNE. 
Elk's-horn Fern. 
This is certainly the grandest species known. It is more fre- 
quently seen than other sorts, but is still scarce and interesting. 
Tlie huge fronds, divided into broad, blunt segments, are very 
handsome and picturesque. These Ferns are frequently grown 
upon the trunks of large Tree Ferns, where they thrive finely and 
look very much at home. In this way two of the grandest yet 
widely different sorts of Ferns may be contrasted in a very 
interesting way. $1.50 and upward. 
Othep interesting Platy ceriums will be found in our Gen- 
eral Collection of Ferns below. 
Platycerium alcicorne. 
General Collection of Ferns — Continued. 
CYMNOCRAMME chrysophylla. Tlie 
(lOld Pern. An interesting species, of 
wliich the foliage seems to be dusted with 
a golden powder. .")0 cts. 
C. Peruviana {G, argyrophijlhi) . Genuine 
Silver Fern. A beautiful and distinct spe- 
cies. .50 cts. 
C. schiiophylla glorlosa. New. $1. 
LASTREA arlstata varlegata (Polys- 
ticiiniu). Fronds Iiandetl witli yellow; very 
liandsoiiio. r)0 cts. 
LOMARIA clllata. .50 cts. 
L. gibba. A Fern of very distinct habit. 
2."> cts. 
LVCODIUM scandens. Climbing Fern. 
Has rather broad fronds, anil is of vigorous 
haliit. 50 cts. 
MICROLEPIA hirta cristata. One of the 
best Ferns for table decot ntioiis, baskets, 
etc., because of its lijimisonie character. $1. 
NEPHRODIUM molle. 25 cts. 
NEPHROLEPIS Bausel. A very fine, new 
specii's of this iiiest valuable genus, all 
niemhers of whicli are of decorative char- 
acter and upriglit habit. 7.5 cts. 
NEPHROLEPIS Bostonlensls. An ele- 
giint new Fern. See page 24. 50 cts. 
N. cordata compacta. See page 24 and 
last page of cover. 7S cts. 
N. davallloldes furcans. See Fern Leaders. 
$1.50 and upward. 
N. Duffll. 50 cts. 
N. exaltata. "Sword Fern." An old spe- 
cies, but always valuable from its bold and 
distinct decorative habit. 50 cts. 
N. rufescens trlpinnatlflda. $1.50. 
POLYPODIUM aureum. 50 cts. 
PLATYCERIUM. Stag-horn Ferns. Wo 
have the finest and rarest collection in 
America. Sec above. 
P. alcicorne. The beautiful Elk's-horn Fern. 
See illustration, above. $1.!)0 and upward. 
P. — malus. $1.50. 
P. /Cthloplca. $2.50. 
P. biforme. $2. .50. 
P. grande. See illustration above. Price 
on application. 
P. Hillil. A rare form, of distinct character. 
Price on application. 
P. Wllllnckll. Price on application. 
PTERIS argyrea. Silvery fronds of pleas- 
ing appearance. The habit is vigorous and 
upright. 25 cts. 
P. cretica albo-llneata. A variety with 
silvery lines in the fronds; very useful. 
15 cts. 
P. hastata. For table decorations. 15 cts. 
P. serrulata. The young growth is of deli- 
cate greenish yellow; a very hardy and 
rapid grower. 15 cts. 
P. serrulata cristata. Crested foliage. 20e. 
P. tremula, 15 cts. 
SCOLOPENDRIUM crispum. 75 cts. and 
upward. 
SELACI N ELLA. Called " Club Moss ;" dwarf 
plants of most interesting character, the 
foliage being finely divided and moss-like. 
8. Afrlcana. 35 cts. 
8. aurea. 25 cts. 
8. cassia. A grand creeping species. 25 cts. 
8. — arborea iS. arhorfscfii^i). A very 
beautiful climbing species from East Indies ; 
of a peculiar iiluish green color. 50 cts. 
THAIVINOPTERIS Australaslca. $1 50. 
T. nidus-avis. The genuine Bird's Nest 
Fern. See also page 2ti. $5. 
