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D. Qodseffiana. —Undoubtedly one of the most striking ornamental foliage plants of recent introduction. 
The plant is of an entirely different habit from all other Dracaenas; it is free branching and throws 
out many suckers from the base so as to form beautiful, compact, graceful specimens. Densely 
marked with irregular dots and spots of a creamy white. Each 35c to $1.00. 
D. australis. — A palm-like tree growing to a considerable height; stem stout; leaves 2 to 3 feet in 
length. Fine for avenues. Each 35c to $3.00. 
D. indivisa. —Narrower, longer leaves than preceding. Fine for hall or porch decoration. In 5-in. 
pots, each 35c to 50c: balled $1.00 to $3.00. 
D. terminalis. (See cut page 85.)—A splendid plant for house and window decoration, with bright 
tropical looking foliage of rich crimson color; beautifully marked with white and pink in well devel¬ 
oped plants. Each 25c to $1.00. 
FERNS. 
No collection of plants is complete without ferns. Their popularity has greatly increased during the past 
few years, and now they are indispensable in all floral decorations, and are especially valued as room 
and table ornaments. Where there is shade and moisture most of the varieties succeed well when 
planted out of doors. Good drainage must be provided, as stagnant water is fatal to success. The 
plants we offer are in 4, 5 and 6 inch pots, and well established. 
Adiantum cuneatum. —One of the most beautiful of all the Maiden Hair Ferns, and the one most pop¬ 
ular and most generally grown by florists for decorations. Each 35c to $1.00. 
Asplenium bulbiferum. —"Bulb-bearing Fern.” An exceedingly beautiful and interesting variety. Has 
the very singular property of bearing little buds on its surface, from which the young plants are 
formed. Each 50c to $1.00. 
Cyrtomium falcatum (Aspidium).—"The Holly Fern.” So called because its bright, glossy-green foli¬ 
age resembles holly. Each 35c to $1.00. 
Nephrolepis cordata compacta. —In our estimation this variety is the finest of all the sword ferns; it 
is of free, strong growing, compact habit, attaining when fully grown a height of about 2 feet. Each 
50c to $1.50. 
N. ex?ltata. —The true Sword fern. In well grown specimens the fronds attain a length of 6 or 7 feet> 
but only 1 to 3 inches wide, and like plumes arching over in every direction in a most graceful man¬ 
ner. Each 35c to $1.00. 
N. exaltata Bostoniensis. —(See cut.) Known as the Boston Fern. This is decidedly the favorite for 
growing in hanging baskets, wall-pockets and tall jardinieres. Its long broad arching fronds show to 
grand effect. Each 50c to $2.50. 
N. Phillipense.— A compact, dense growing variety of dwarf habit, 
with pretty upright fronds. Each 35 to 75c. 
Polypodium aureum. — A noble sort* with large fronds which are of a 
bluish tint, deeply cleft and borne on stout brown stems. Each 50c 
to $1.00. 
Pteris tremula. —One of the finest for house decoration, growing very 
rapidly and throwing up large, handsome fronds; makes magnificent 
specimens; easily grown and very popular. Each 35c to $2.00. 
P. longifolia. — A variety of late introduction. Fronds somewhat re¬ 
sembling a cycad. Each 35c to $1.00. 
Japanese Fern Balls. — (See cut.) Of these we have a fine lot of per¬ 
fect balls. During winter and early spring these are dormant (see 
cut). but on approach of warmer weather, they will again burst into 
growth and are very fine. Each 75c to $1.00. 
Boston Fern. 
Japanese Fern Ball. 
