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Nbphrolbpis Whitman!. 
NEPHROI.EPIS SCOTTII. 
(Dwarf Boston Fern.) 
Identical to Boston Fern, except that.it is smaller in all its 
parts and of more compact and denser growth. In'our judg¬ 
ment this is the ideal decorative plant for the house. Young 
plants, 15 cts. each ; 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each ; specimen plants, 
$1 00 to $0.00 each. 
NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. 
(The Improved Ostrich Plume Fern.) 
Unquestionably the most valuable of this type, superseding 
Piersoni, Barrowsi and Elegantissima, all of which we have 
now discarded in favor of this variety. Not only is the pinnae 
on the individual fronds more finely divided, but the fronds are 
denser, broader and more graceful, and the habit of the plant is 
more perfect. Young plants, 15 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 75 
cts. each. Specimen plants, $2.00 and $3 00 each. 
NEPHROLEPIS AMERPOHLI. 
This is the latest addition to the Ostrich Plume type, and is 
certain to prove a welcome and popular variety, holding for deli- 
cacy and gracefulness the same position among the Nephrolepis 
that Adiantum Gracillimum does among the Maiden-hair Ferns. 
The pinnae is so finely divided that it reminds one of a piece of 
fine lace, the fronds are broad and of a depth which gives them 
a cushion-iike appearance. It forms a beautiful specimen and 
is admired by everyone who sees it. Young plants, 50 cts. each ; 
$5.00 per dozen. 
NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES. 
(Todea, or Filmy Fern-like Nephrolepis.) 
This is an English introduction that has received a first-class 
certificate both from the Royal Horticultural Society and from 
the Koval Botanic Society of London, and is likely to become 
a most important commercial variety. While in a general way 
it reminds one of an exceptionally well-grown plant of N. Ele¬ 
gantissima, it is entirely distinct from this and all others in its 
strong yet compact growth and its bold, heavy foliage, which is 
distinctly tripinnate, or three times divided. 4-inch pots, 75 
cts. each; 6-inch pots, $150 each. 
PTERIS WILSONI. 
Among the crested forms of this beautiful genus this is the 
most desirable. It is of compact growth, with the pinna? more 
densely crested than in any other variety. An elegant house 
plant. Young plants in 3-inch pots, 15 cts. each; specimens in 
6-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 
FINE FERNS. 
The limited space in litis catalogue allows us to offer but a 
few of the most important varieties. For a complete list see 
our Garden Booh. 
ADIANTDI CLNEATUM. 
The most popular of the Maiden hair Ferns, and which, with 
careful treatment, will succeed as a house plant. Strong plants, 
15 cts., 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. 
The most beautiful of the Maiden-hairs, but requires the 
moist atmosphere of the greenhouse for its successful cultiva¬ 
tion. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 
ADIANTUM JIACROPHYLLUM 
ALBUM STRIATUM. 
A rare variety with large pinnae, which becomes beautifully 
tinted rose and bronze, which is intensified by the white varie¬ 
gation. 25 cts. each. 
ADIANTUM RHODOPHYLLUM. 
This is somewhat in the style of A. Farleyensc % but of smaller 
growth; an easy variety to grow, succeeding under ordinary 
conditions. 25 cts. each. 
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS. 
(AuHtralian Tree Fern.) 
One of the quickest-growing and most majestic-appearing 
Ferns in our collection. Succeeds admirably under ordinary 
conditions if not allowed to suffer for the want of water. Strong 
plants, 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS. 
(Tlie Bird's Nest Fern.) 
An interesting species, with large, dark-green foliage. 50 cts. 
each. 
NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS. 
(The Boston Sword Fern.) 
This is the original Boston Fern, which for years has been 
the most popular house plant in cultivation. Young plants, 15 
cts. each; specimens in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each; larger speci¬ 
mens, $1.00 to $3.00 each. 
Pteris Wilson*. 
