NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
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Nephrolepis Tuberosa Plumosa (Manda) 
This beautiful fern is quite distinct from all of the other varieties of the Boston Fern 
in so much that it has been raised from the Japan species N. Tuberosa, which type is much 
hardier than the Exaltata. 
The fronds are long- and narrow; the pinnules beautiful plumose which are of light 
color, giving the fronds a beautiful effect on account of the two distinct shades as well 
as its graceful waviness, and will be found a great and distinct addition to collection ferns. 
Fine plants, in 3-inch -pots, 50c. each; $5.00 per dozen. 
Specimens, $1.00 to $3.00 each. 
Nephrolepis “M. P. Mills” (Harris) 
This is one of the gems of this large family of ferns. In aspect like a miniature 
Whittmanii, but of wiry growth that does not break and one of the most durable of the 
plumose type. 
Award of Merit from the Horticultural Society of London. 
2%-inch pots, 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
4 and 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
Adiantum, Glory of Moordrecht 
One of the surprises that has come to us from Holland. A plant growing as freely 
as Adiantum cuneatum in a cool temperature, but hardly distinguishable from the cele¬ 
brated Adiantum Farleyense, which variety it will replace for general culture. We have 
a grand stock of these and can offer fine plants. 
35c. each; $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. 
Cyrtomium Rochfordii 
A crested Holly Fern having large broad pinnae which is much finer divided and more 
ornamental. This plant needs only a cool temperature. Fine plants. 
25c. each; $3.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 
Polystichum Varium 
Introduced by me from South Africa. One of the hardiest and most useful ferns in 
cultivation, growing to medium size with rather broad pinnate fronds which are of a 
beautiful red color when the fronds are young. 
Strong plants, 50c. each; $5.00 per dozen. 
Larger specimens, $1.00 to $3.00 each. 
Pteris Parkeri 
Resembles Pteris major somewhat in form, but the fronds are slightly serrated. They 
are, however, much larger, more massive in appearance and of a very leathery texture. 
Strong plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen. 
Anthericum Mandaianum (Manda) 
This beautiful plant is one of the most useful in cultivation, forming a dense com¬ 
pact plant with leaves from 4 to 6 inches in length of a beautiful dark green color, with 
a bright yellow middle like a miniature Pandanus Veitchii. 
The plant throws out long flowering stems at the axis, at the end of which new plants 
form which root rapidly in the air, making it well-adapted for a hanging-basket plant or 
edging where vines are desired. Plants in 2 and 3-inch pots can be used for the center 
of fern dishes or similar work. It is very durable, does only require a cool greenhouse to 
grow same, and it is a very useful plant for the house and can be used in window-boxes 
on the piazza or out of doors. 
