NOVELTIES FOR 1897. 
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NOVELTIES IN FERNS FOR 1897. 
Asparagus Sprengerii. 
A most desirable new species, especially useful to 
grow as a pot plant for decorative purposes or for 
planting in suspended baskets; the fronds are fre- 
quently 4 feet long, are of a rich shade of green and 
most useful for cutting, retaining their freshness 
after being cut for weeks, besides plants of maturity 
bear beautiful large berries of coral red. It will 
make an excellent house plant, as it withstands dry 
atmosphere, and will succeed in almost any position. 
We consider this a first-class plant in every way, 
and having succeeded in growing a large stock, we 
are enabled to offer it at a very low price. 
Extra strong plants in 4 inch pots, 50 cts. each, 
$5.00 per doz. Strong plants in wire baskets, basket 
and all complete, $1.00. 
Pteris Serrulata Zellerii, 
Pteris Serrulata Zellerii. 
A distinct novelty, of very dwarf and compact 
habit, with slender arching fronds, measuring about 
9 to 12 inches each way. A valuable addition to the 
limited list of suitable Ferns for table jardiniere work. 
Price, 25 ots. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Pteris Umbrosum Giganteum. 
The grandest addition to the Pteris family in many 
years ; fine for specimens. $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz. 
Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta. 
(New Sword Fern.) 
Our Introduction ; superb decorative Fern. Stron 
plants. Price, 50 cts. each and upward. 
Nephrolepis Exaltata 
Var. Bostonlensls. 
This variety grows more slender than Davallioides 
Fwrcans, and the fronds grow longer. This is the 
variety grown around Boston, which has been so pop- 
ular, and for which there has been so much demand 
the past season. It has been commonly called the 
Boston Pern. Price, $1.00 and upward. 
Dracaena Lord Wolseley. 
One of the finest Draeienas of recent introduction. 
The leaves are of a firm substance, measuring from 
2^ to 3 inches across, by 24 to 30 inches in length. 
The ground color is greenish maroon, margined 
and splashed with crimson. Each, $1.50. 
Asparagus Sprengeri. 
Adiantum Siebrechtii. 
A distinct and robust form, supposed to be a cross 
between A. decorum and A. Williamsii. The strong 
and vigorous fronds are thickly set with individual 
round pinnte of a hardy texture. The plant is free in 
growth and exceedingly graceful ; all these good points 
make it of extra value for decorative purposes. $1.00 
each, $9.00 per doz. 
