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CHOICE HOUSE FERNS 
BOSTON. A wonderfully healthy Fern with long, drooping 
fronds which often attain a length of 6 to 8 feet. Plants, 30c 
each, postpaid. 
CRESTED FERN. A dwarf Variety of graceful and compact 
habit. Each branch has a row of miniature fronds at right 
angles to the mid-rib giving the plant a plumy effect. Plants, 
30c each, postpaid. 
DWARF or BUSH BOSTON. A dwarf, compact form of the 
Boston Fern. Forms a very bushy plant. Plants, 30c each, post¬ 
paid. 
HOLLY FERN. Not a true fern, but listed here because of 
its similarity in appearance and habit. Rich glossy green leaves 
about the size of a rose leaf. Of easy culture and a very satis¬ 
factory pot plant. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
Ostrich Plume Fern MAIDEN HAIR. An exceedingly beautiful and healthy dark 
green variety, the fronds of which are developed at the ends into 
bunching tasseled heads. A most desirable house plant; nothing else like it. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
MOSS FERN. An upright growing plant with numerous feather 
stems branching from the base and forming a dense tuft. Grows 
only 10 to 12 inches high. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
OSTRICH PLUME. One of the easiest and healthiest ferns 
to grow. Each frond is delicately cut and curved somewhat re¬ 
sembling the grace of an ostrich plume. Fronds often measure a 
foot in width. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
ROOSEVELT. Dense, massive, broad fronds, often measuring 6 inches or more 
across and 5 or 6 feet long. The divided pinnae or miniature fronds which are 
so gracefully arranged, keep growing constantly, overlapping each other and 
showing two shades of green, while the center and main part of the frond is rich 
dark green, the contrast producing a beautiful effect. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
Silver Fern 
Shaking Fern (Pteris Tremula) 
Asparagus Plumosus 
SCOTTI. One of the best of the 
house ferns. Of the Boston type, 
but narrower fronds growing more 
erect. Thrives with very little atten¬ 
tion. Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
WHITMANI. A dense, compact 
Fern of graceful appearance. Wonder¬ 
fully valuable on account of its easy 
culture and hardiness. Dark green, 
irregular shaped fronds, which are 
heavily imbricated, the pinnae over¬ 
lapping and so formed as to resem¬ 
ble miniature ferns. Plants, 30c each, 
postpaid. 
SILVER FERN 
Light green fronds with a 
band of silver. A most un¬ 
usual fern and of very easy 
culture. Plants, 30c each, post¬ 
paid. 
SHAKING FERN 
Large graceful fronds that shake 
and quiver with the slightest move¬ 
ment of the air. Plants, 30c each, 
postpaid. 
15c Fertilizer for Ferns 
Your Ferns will grow better and 
be more . beautiful if you fertilize 
them with “Soil-Vitamjnes.” Spe¬ 
cial small size for Ferns and House 
Plants, postpaid, 15c; 2 packages, 
25c. 
Moss Fern 
Asparagus Ferns 
PLUMOSUS (Lace Fern). Very finely 
divided feathery foliage. Seed, 15c per 
packet. Plants, 24c each, postpaid. 
SPRENGERI (Feather Fern). Long, drooping 
branches; fine for hanging baskets and window 
boxes. Seed, 10c per packet. Plants, 24c each, 
postpaid. 
Weeping Firecracker 
Plant. Slender, arch¬ 
ing, drooping habit; 
literally covered with 
brilliant coral-red 
buds and flowers. Es¬ 
pecially adapted for 
hanging baskets, 
vases, window boxes, 
etc. 24c each. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan '77 
