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BOSTON FERN 
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. In well-grown specimens 
the fronds attain a length of six or seven feet, like 
plumes, arching over in every direction, in a most 
graceful manner. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. 
each, SI.00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per 
doz.; 4-inch pots, 30c. each, S3.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 
50c. each, S4.50 per doz.; 0-inch pots, 75c. each; 7-i 
pots, SI.25 each; 8-inch pots, $2.00 each. 
NEW OSTRICH PLUME FERN 
Nephrolepis Whitmani. A new form of the “Ostrich Plume’ : 
Fern. The pinnae subdividing making miniature fronds, which 
are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even 
three were condensed in one. They are graceful beyond descrip¬ 
tion, feathery, plumy; nothing describes them better than Ostrich 
Plumes. This is the best of the type. Price, from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, 
SI.00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 35c. each; 
5-inch pots, 50c. each; G-inch pots, 75c. each, 7-inch pots, $1.25 each. 
HARDY FERNS FOR THE GARDEN 
The tendency towards natural gardening has brought many plants into prominence 
which had long been neglected; none are more dserving of this distinction than 
Hardy Ferns. Given a porous soil rich in humus, shady or partially shaded position 
and moisture, and they luxuriate, coming up year after year. We offer a choice selec¬ 
tion of the best native sorts. Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., S18.00 per 100. Set of 
10 distinct sorts for S2.25. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF HARDY FERNS 
The use of Hardy Ferns in ornamental planting is increasing wonderfully. Our 
native varieties are so beautiful and diversified in character that it is somewhat 
strange their use has not previously been more general. They adorn the humblest 
surroundings as they grace the most pretentious and elaborate gardens. We are 
constantly being asked for suitable varieties for shade, damp spots, open places, 
rockeries, etc., etc. The following collections of Ferns are made up for planting in 
the special locations named. ^(.See engraving.) 
DOUBLE FUCHSIAS 
Elm City. Deep plum color corolla; crimson sepals; dwarf. 
Genius. Flowers large, light prune corolla; red sepals. Yellow foliage. 
Jussieu. Beautiful violet corolla; carmine sepals. A strong grower. 
Mme. Bruant. Lilac, mauve, streaked and veined with rose; red sepals. 
Mrs. E. G. Hill. White corolla; brilliant red sepals. (See engraving .) 
Phenomenal. Dark plum-colored corolla; red sepals. 
Rozains Patrie. Large white corolla; carmine sepals. Very free flowering. 
Royal-Purple. Royal-purple corolla; vermillion sepals; large flowers. 
Trophee. A splendid variety for growing in pots. Violet-blue corolla; red 
sepals. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; set of 9 double Fuchsias for 75c. 
SINGLE FUCHSIAS 
Beacon. Carmine corolla; white sepals. Blooms freely all season. 
Black Prince. Corolla and sepals a pleasing carmine. A strong grower. 
Constancy. Large, well-defined carmine corolla; white sepals. 
Earl of Beaconsfield. Orange corolla and sepals. Distinct. 
Ernest Renan. Wide spread sepals of pure white; large carmine corolla. 
Lottie. Flowers freely in pots or in the garden. Carmine corolla; delicate 
and tender rose sepals. 
Speciosa. Orange-scarlet corolla; white sepals. Foliage very distinct. 
Sunray. Foliage variegated white, pink and bronzy-red on a green ground. 
Flowers purple, with waxy red sepals. 
Surprise. Pale magenta corolla; white 
sepals. 
Price, 10c. each; set of 9 Single Fuchsias 
for 75c. Full set of 18 Double and 
Single Fuchsias for $1.25. 
GAILLARDIA 
GRANDIFLORA 
Amongst the ever-blooming 
hardy plants there is none 
more showy or ornamental 
than this. Flowers borne 
in prodigal profusion 
from June to frost, use¬ 
ful for cut flowers. They 
are of gorgeous coloring, 
dark red-brown in cen¬ 
ter with bands of 
crimson-orange and 
vermillion, meriting the 
popular title of 
“Aurora Flower.” (See 
engraving.) Height, 2 ft. 
Price, 20c. each, $2.00 
per doz. 
For other hardy perennial 
plants see pages 178-179, 
inch 
Coll. A.—For Open Sun Culture. 42 
plants in 4 varieties. This collection 
is desirable for the open border, and, all 
being rather tall, can be grown as single 
specimens or for massing with or with¬ 
out flowers. 
Coll. B.—For Dry, Shady Places. 48 
plants in 4 varieties. These ferns will 
grow in a dry, shady place. Plant 
them where flowers as a rule do not 
thrive. 
Coll. C.—For Moist Shady Places. 54 
plants in 9 varieties. This collection is 
very fine and easily handled in moist, 
shady places, also for large rockery. 
oil. D.—For Wet, Open Ground. 48 
plants in 4 varieties. These ferns are 
very useful for border of a lake or low, 
wet ground. Can be planted in open, 
sunny or shady places. 
Coll. E.—Low Evergreen Ferns for Rock¬ 
ery in Shade. 54 plants in 5 varieties. 
This is a beautiful collection of low- 
growing Ferns and easily managed. 
Coll. F.—Low Evergreen Ferns for Dry, 
Rocky Ledge. 48 plants in 4 varieties. 
This is a very useful collection for 
planting where it is difficult to get any¬ 
thing else to grow, as they take readily 
to cultivation. 
Price for any of the above collections $6.00 each. One-half of any one collection for 
$3.50. These cannot be mailed. Not less than half collection sold. 
Henderson's Garden Guide contains much useful information about the garden. Price 
25c. or sent free if asked for with orders amounting to $2.00 or over, see page 2. 
THE NEW PARLOR FERN 
Nephrolepis Scotti. This is a condensed form of the Boston Fern, 
with valuable characteristics added, which are not evident in the 
parent. It has a crispness which is one of its very valuable charac¬ 
teristics. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, SI.00 per doz.; 
3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 40c. each, $4.00 
per doz.; 5-inch pots, GOc. each; 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
Booklet on Culture of and Descriptive List of Hardy Ferns Free on Application 
