FERNS FOR HANGING-BASKETS AND JARDINIERES 
Asparagus plumosus 
The magnificent new Roosevelt Fern 
Whitmanii Fern 
Japanese Fern Ball 
ASPARAGUS FERNS (2 kinds) 
The most valuable evergreen trailing plants for the house 
and conservatory ever introduced. Their beautiful sprays of 
lovely, feathery foliage can be cut freely for bouquets, etc. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Emerald Feather. Very valu¬ 
able for vases and baskets. A strong, vigorous plant, very 
easily grown and requires little care. 15 cts. and 25 cts.’each, 
postpaid; extra sizes, 35 cts. and 50 cts. each, by express. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Climbing Lace Fern. An ex¬ 
tremely graceful window climber. The fine, feathery foliage is 
always bright and green. It is in great demand for floral 
decorations as the fronds retain their freshness for weeks when 
cut. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; extra sizes, 35 cts. and 
50 cts. each, by express. 
See Self-Watering Hanging Baskets, page 96. 
BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE FERN-BALL 
Made of fern roots wrapped around moss. No soil required 
DIRECTIONS FOR STARTING. Soak the ball in tepid water 
for half an hour, then hang up. Sprinkle occasionally as required. 
Prices: 7- to 9-inch size, 65c. each; 5-inch size, 40c. each; 4-inch 
size, 25c. each, postpaid. 
ORNAMENTAL FERNS 
ROOSEVELT FERN—NEW, 1911. The grandest Fern of its 
class yet introduced. It resembles the world-famous Boston 
Fern, but produces twice as many wide, drooping fronds, and 
the pinnae are beautifully undulated, giving a pronounced 
wavy effect seen in no other variety. It has sprung into won¬ 
derful popularity, and when better known will be wanted by 
every one. 25 cts. each, 3 for 70 cts., postpaid. Larger sizes 
50 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00, by express. (See illustration.) 
Amerpohli. (The Philadelphia Lace Fern.'l Belongs to the 
ostrich-plume type; each broad, graceful frond seems like a 
piece of delicate lace. 25 cts. and 40 cts. each, postpaid; 
larger sizes 50 cts. and $1 each, by express. 
Whitmanii. (See illustration.) Fronds wide, graceful, dense 
and feathery. 20 cts. and 35 cts. each, postpaid; larger sizes, 
' 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by express. 
Elegantissima. The New Plumed Fern. Both sides of the 
fronds are equally beautiful. Plant is a compact grower and 
one we highly recommend. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; 
larger sizes, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by express. 
Boston Fern. Fronds grow 2 to 3 feet long and droop over in 
the most delightful way. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; 
larger sizes, 40 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by express. 
Newport Fern ( Scotti ). Resembles the Boston Fern, but grows more erect, 
has shorter, narrower fronds and makes three times as many of them. 
15 cts. and 25 cts. each, postpaid; larger sizes, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1, by 
express. 
Scholzeli. The crested Dwarf Scotti Fern. The plant has a fluffy, crested 
appearance much like the Ostrich-Plume Ferns. 20 cts. each, postpaid; 
larger sizes, 50 cts. and 75 cts. each, by express. 
CHOICE TABLE FERNS 
BEAUTIFUL, DWARF-GROWING VARIETIES FOR FERN-DISHES 
New Crested Holly Fern. ( Cryptomium Rochfordianum). Foliage is rich 
glossy dark green; the leaves are undulated and deeply cut or toothed. 
25 cts. each, postpaid. See cut, page 65. 
Pteris Wilsonii. Sometimes called the “Crested Fern.” Very handsome. 
15 cts. each; larger size, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
Maidenhair Fern. (Adiantum cuneatum). Always in demand for table 
decoration. 15 cts. each; larger size, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
Silver-Leaf Fern ( Pteris Cretica). Pea-green foliage with silver variegations; 
very beautiful. 15 cts. each, postpaid. 
Lady Fern {Polystichum Letosum). Erect, feathery growth, 15 cts. each, ppd. 
Bird’s-Eye Fern ( Aspidium Tussimense). Lace effect; dwarf. 15 cts. each. 
Offer No. 64 Any 3 Table Ferns for 40c., or the set of 6 for 75c., postpaid I 
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