Ostrich Plume Fern 
CHOICE HOUSE FERNS 
BOSTON. A wonderfully healthy Fern with long, drooping 
fronds which often attain a length of 6 to 8 feet. Plants, 30c 
each, postpaid. 
CRESTED FERN. A dwarf variety of graceful and compact 
habit. Each branch has a row of miniature fronds at right 
angles to the mid-rib giving the plant a plumy effect. Plants, 
30c each, postpaid. 
DWARF or BUSH BOSTON. A dwarf, compact form of the 
Boston Fern. Forms a very bushy plant. Plants, 30c each, post¬ 
paid. 
HOLLY FERN. Not a true fern, but listed here because of 
its similarity in appearance and habit. Rich glossy green leaves 
about the size of a rose leaf. Of easy culture and a very satis¬ 
factory pot plant. Plants, 40c each, postpaid. 
MAIDEN HAIR. An exceedingly beautiful and healthy dark 
green variety, the fronds of which are developed at the ends into 
bunching tasseled heads. A most desirable house plant; nothing 
else like it. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
MOSS FERN. An upright growing plant with numerous feather 
stems branching from the base and forming a dense tuft. Grows 
only 10 to 12 inches high. Plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
OSTRICH PLUME. One of the easiest and • healthiest ferns 
to grow. Each frond is delicately cut and curved somewhat re¬ 
sembling the grace of an ostrich plume. Fronds often measure a 
foot in width. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
ROOSEVELT. Dense, massive, broad fronds, often measuring 6 inches or moro 
across and 5 or 6 feet long. The divided pinnae or miniature fronds which are 
so gracefully arranged, keep growing constantly, overlapping each other and 
showing two shades of green, while the center and main part of the frond is rich 
dark green, the contrast producing a beautiful effect. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
SCOTTI. One of the best of the house 
ferns. Of the Boston type, but narrower 
fronds growing more erect. Thrives with 
very little attention. Plants, 30c each, post¬ 
paid. 
WHITMANI. A dense, compact Fern of 
graceful appearance. Wonderfully valuable 
on account of its easy culture and hardiness 
Dark green,- irregular shaped fronds, winch 
are heavily imbricated, the pinnae overlap¬ 
ping and so formed as to resemble miniature 
ferns. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
Fountain Plant 
A most beautiful and highly prized 
plant, suitable either for bedding or pot 
culture. Has long, wiry, leafless, droop¬ 
ing sprays, often over twenty inches in 
length, and bearing quantities of long 
tubular fiow r ers of the most vivid scarlet 
color. The great masses of bloom are 
like a fountain of coral, scarlet and 
green. Plants, 35c each, postpaid. 
Asparagus Plumosus 
Shower of Gold 
(Genista) 
This beautiful plant well de¬ 
serves the great popularity it has 
gained during the past few years. 
The drooping branches are cov¬ 
ered with delicate sage-green foli¬ 
age, and every twig tipped with a 
long raceme of exquisite pea¬ 
shaped blossoms of rich golden 
yellow, almost hiding the foliage. 
Grows and flowers freely with or¬ 
dinary care, and is usually a mass 
of bloom at Easter time. Plants, 
30c each, postpaid. 
Japanese Umbrella Palm 
Umbrella Palm 
Not a true 
palm, but 
handsome 
ornamental 
palm- like 
plant. 
Grows in 
water or 
soil. Indis- 
p e nsable 
for aquar¬ 
iums, foun- 
tains or 
pools. Pkt., 
10c. Plants, 
35c each, 
postpaid. 
Moss Fern 
Asparagus Ferns 
PLUMOSUS (Lace Fern). Very finely divided 
feathery foliage. Seed, 15c per packet. Plants, 
25c each, postpaid. 
SPRENGERI (Feather Fern). Long, drooping 
branches; fine for hanging baskets and window 
boxes. Seed, 10c per packet. Plants, 25c each, 
postpaid. 
Weeping Fire¬ 
cracker Plant. 
Slender, arching, 
drooping habit; lit¬ 
erally covered with 
brilliant coral-red 
buds and flowers. 
Especially adapted 
for hanging baskets, 
boxes, etc. 30c each. 
vases, window 
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