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Aucuba Japoniea, of which the markings in the 
foliage strikingly remind one. It is a plant which 
will undoubtedly be used extensively for dec¬ 
orative purposes when it becomes more plentiful, 
as it is very hardy as a house plant, equaling, if 
not surpassing in this respect, the Aspidistra and 
Ficus. Each $1.00 to $5.00. 
Sanderiana. An entirely distinct species, with 
thick textured, narrow leaves, which are closely 
set on slender, upright stems, variegated, with 
silvery white and green bands alternating, and of 
various widths, the whole surface of the plant be¬ 
ing covered with a silvery sheen of bloom. It is 
altogether different from anything heretofore known 
in the way of Dracaenas. Each 75c to $2.50. 
Terminalis. (See cut.) 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 developed 
plants. Each 25c to $1.00. 
Draca>na Terminalis. 
Indivisa. Probably, all things considered, the 
very best plant for the centers of vases, hanging 
baskets, etc. It is very graceful, and is not in¬ 
jured by sun or wind in the most exposed situa¬ 
tions. We have a large stock of this most popu¬ 
lar vase plant in splendid shape, from small 
plants up to extra large specimens for the largest 
vases, and can offer it at low prices. Each 25c to 
$2.50. 
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 choice floral decorations, and are especially 
valued for room and table decoration. 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. 
AdiantumCapillusVeneris. "CommonMaiden 
Hair.” Each 25c to 50c. 
Adiantum Cuneatum. One of the most beau¬ 
tiful of all the Maiden Hair Ferns, and the one 
most popular and most generally grown by florists 
for decorations. It is a superb pot fern. Each 
35c to $1.00. 
Adiantum Pubescens. A peculiar and beauti¬ 
ful fern, having a very soft, appearance from the 
brown pubescence which covers the stems. Fino 
for baskets and fern-dishes. Each 35c to $1.00. 
Adiantum Williamsii. A very handsome tall 
growing variety with large fronds. Each 50c to 
$ 2 . 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. It is not an uncommon thing to 
see 15 or 20 of those young plants all perfectly 
developed, from 1 to 2 inches high, on a single 
frond. Each 50c to $1.00. 
Cibotium Schiedei. This is undoubtedly the 
finest of all the tree ferns for use in decorative 
purposes, and though appearing very soft, is in 
fact very hardy, as has been demonstrated by the 
leading decorators, succeeding admirably as a 
house plant, which is not the case with any other 
tree fern. It possesses a grace and delicate ap¬ 
pearance that is found in no other plant. It is a 
variety that is always scarce and difficult to obtain. 
Fine plants in 6-inch pots, each $3.50. 
Cyrtomium Falcatum. "The Holly Fern.” So 
called on account of the similarity of its foliage to 
that of holly — bright, glossy green. This is a 
tiptop house plant, easily grown. It has also been 
called the Leather fern on account of its easy 
culture. Each 35c to $1.00. 
Divallia Stricta. One of the finest ferns in 
cultivation whether growing as a decorative plant 
in the room or planted out; the fronds are of strong 
texture and a beautiful shade of green. Each 50c 
to $1.00. 
Lomaria Gibba. A strong-growing hardy fern, 
well-grown specimens of which are very desirable 
as decorative plants. Makes very symmetrical, 
fine specimens, and is exceedingly valuable for 
table decorations, or where other decorative plants 
are desirable. Each 50c to $1.00. 
Lygodium Scandens. The beautiful Japanese 
climbing fern; as easy to grow as ivy or smilax. 
Each 35c to 75c. 
Microlepia Hirta Cristata. We consider this 
one of the finest ferns in cultivation to grow into 
specimen plants, and while it is of such a delicate, 
graceful appearance, that would lead one to think 
that it was useless as a house-fern, it is, neverthe¬ 
less, one of the best for this purpose. Each 35c 
to $1.00. 
