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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
FERNS 
Ts,o 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 cmientum. One of the most beau¬ 
tiful of all Maidenhair Ferns, the most popu¬ 
lar and most generally grown by florists for 
decorations. 35 cts. to $1. 
ASPLEMU.M bulhifcrum (Bulb-bearing Fern). 
An exceedingly beautiful and interesting 
variety. Has a very singular property of 
bearing little bulbs on tne surface, from 
which young plants are formed. 50 cts. 
to $ 1.50. 
CRYTOMIUM f'nlcntiiin ( Aspidium; the Holly 
Fern). So called because its bright, glossy 
green foliage resembles holly. 35 cts. to $1. 
NEI*IIROLEI*IS corriata conipucta. In our esti¬ 
mation 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. 50 cts. to $1.50. 
Exaltiita (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 manner. 35 
cts. to $1. 
Exaltata Roslonlensis. Known as the Boston 
Fern. This is decidedly the favorite for 
growing in hanging baskets, wall pockets 
and tall jardinieres. Its long, broad, arch¬ 
ing fronds show to grand effect. 50 cts. 
to $2.50. 
IMiilippcnse. A compact, dense-growing vari¬ 
ety of dwarf habit, with pretty, upright 
fronds. 35 cts. to 75 cts. 
POLY PODIUM aureuin. A noble sort with large 
fronds which are of a bluish tint, deeply 
cleft and borne on stout, brown stems. 50 
cts. to $1. 
PTERIS trcmula. One of the finest for house 
decoration, growing very rapidly and 
throwing up large, handsome fronds; 
makes magnificent specimens; easily grown 
and very popular. 35 cts. to $2. 
JAPANESE FERN BALL 
Longifolia. A variety of late introduction, 
fronds somewhat resembling a cycad. 35 
cts. to $1. 
JAPANESE FERN BALL 
Of these we have a fine lot of perfect balls. 
During winter and early spring these are dor¬ 
mant, but on approach of warm weather they 
will again burst into growth. 50 cts. to $1. 
BEGONIAS 
All the species of Begonias are interesting 
window, and well adapted to amateur cultivation, 
if allowed an abundant supply of water. 
BEGONIA REX 
nd beautiful ornaments for the conservatory or 
their culture being very simple in any rich soil 
REX VARIETIES 
A fine assortment of beautiful varieties, 25 
cts. to $1. 
FLOWERING VARIETIES 
25 cts. to 75 cts. 
Argcntea guttata. This variety is an introduc¬ 
tion of M. Lemoine and is a cross between 
Olbia and Alba picta. This beautiful sort has 
the silvery blotches of Alba picta and the 
grace and beauty of growth of Olbia. It has 
purple-bronze leaves, oblong in shape with 
silvery markings. 
Xivca. This new variety is an advance in flow¬ 
ering Begonias. It is a constant bloomer, of 
dwarf bush habit and a vigorous grower, with 
large, dark green leaves, and is constantly 
covered with large clusters of rosy pink 
llowers. 
Rubra. One of the finest shrubbery Begonias 
in cultivation; has dark, glossy green leaves; 
scarlet flowers produced in abundance; stout, 
upright habit. 
Marjory Daw. A beautiful rose-red; very strong 
grower, and similar to B. rubra, which is its 
parent. 
Thurston!. A beautiful, stately plant, with re¬ 
markably handsome foliage. The under side 
of the leaves is a rich purplish red, the vein- 
ings are very prominent, while the upper sido 
is a bronzy green. 
