DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 
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FERNS. 
Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta. In our es¬ 
timation 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. The fronds, which are of a dark green color, 
are very rich, of upright growth, with just suffi¬ 
cient arch in them to make them graceful. Splen¬ 
did for jardinieres. Each 50c to $1.50. 
Nephrolepis Exaltata. 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. Will grow either in deep 
shade or full sun, and no other plant is more ab¬ 
solutely sure to grow finely and please everyone. 
Each 35c to $1.00. 
Nephrolepis Davaleoides Furcans. A beau¬ 
tiful and distinct variety, with numerous arching 
fronds; makes fine specimen plants in a very short 
time, crested at the ends. Each 50c to $1.00. . 
Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis. 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. 
Nephrolepis Phillipense. A compact dense 
growing variety of dwarf habit, with pretty up¬ 
right fronds. One of the best for house culture or 
window gardening. Each 35c to 75c. 
Polypodium Aureum. A noble sort with large 
glaucous fronds which are of a bluish tint, deeply 
cleft and borne on stout brown stems, drooping 
over the pot and forming a majestic object. Of 
easy growth. Each 50c to $1.00. 
Pteris Argyraea. A very showy strong growing 
fern, variegated foliage; fronds large, light green, 
with a broad band of silvery white down the cen¬ 
ter of each; very distinct. Each 50c to $2.00. 
Pteris Biaurita Argentea. This is a compact 
form of P. Argyrjea,which it resembles in every way 
except that it is more miniature in growth and the 
fronds heavier, thicker, and of more substance, 
making it valuable for generalise, as it with¬ 
stands dry atmosphere much better than others of 
this type. Each 35c to 75c. 
Pteris Cretica Albo-Lineata. An old but very 
hardy and useful dwarf species, with a whitish 
stripe in the fronds. A grand sort. Each 35c 
to $1.00. 
Pteris Serrulata Cristata. A beautiful crested 
fern, fine for baskets, fern-dishes and for cutting. 
Very easy to grow. Each 35c to $1.00. 
Pteris Serrulata Voluta. This desirable fern 
is one of the most distinct varieties of Pteris 
Serrulata yet introduced, the volute or curled ap¬ 
pearance of the pinna) being very noticeable, not 
only in the mature plants, but also in the young 
state. Its elegant appearance being also further 
enhanced by the tips of the incurved pinna) being 
prettily crested. Each 35c to 75c. 
Pteris Tremula. One of the finest ferns for 
house decoration, growing very rapidly and throw¬ 
ing up large, handsome fronds; makes magnificent 
specimens; easily grown and very popular. Each 
35c to 2.00. 
Pteris Tremula Smithiana. A crested form 
of P. Tremula, especially adapted to grow into 5 
or 6 inch pots, in which shape it is very desira¬ 
ble, being of bold, attractive and graceful appear¬ 
ance. Each 50c to $1.50. 
