HARDY FERNS FOR THE GARDEN. 
The tendency towards natural gardening has brought many plants into prominence which had long 
been neglected; none arc more deserving of this distinction than Hardy Ferns. Given a porous soil rich 
in humus, a shady or partially shaded position and moisture, and they luxuriate, coming up year after 
year. We offer a choice selection of the best native sorts. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 
Set of 10 distinct sorts for $1.50. (See cut.) 
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 as they grace the most pretentious. 
They solve the problem of what to plant in the dark, shady places, in the little nook by the porch shut 
away from the sunlight: in the deep shade of the trees on the lawn where grass will not grow; on the 
wooded bank where they relieve the bareness and add grace and variety of contour; in shady places either 
dry or wet where nothing else will grow; in the open sun where their beautiful green is refreshing to the eye 
and their waving fronds a constant delight; in the city yard which is the despair of the city dweller they 
thrive. In almost any situation they appear at home and they grace every surrounding. 
The following collections of Ferns arc made up for planting in the special locations named. 
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 w'ith or without 
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. 
CoU, D. — For Wet, Open Ground. 48 plants in 4 
varieties. These ferns are very useful for border of a 
lake or low, wet ground. 
Coll. E. — Low Evergreen Ferns for Rockery in 
Shade. 64 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. 
Price for any of these collections $5.00 each. 
One half of any one collection for $3.00. These can¬ 
not be mailed. Not less than half collection sold. 
Pamphlet on culture and descriptive list of varieties 
free on application. 
FOR PALMS 
AND 
DECORATIVE 
PLANTS 
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Hardy Blue Larkspur. This beautiful hardy larkspur grows about 
3 i feet high — bearing from June to October long spikes of showy 
velvety, indigo-blue flowers. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
For other hardy perennial plants, see pages 176 and 177. 
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, $1.00 per 
doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.. 4-inch 
pots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 50c. 
each, $4.50 per doz.; C-inch pots, 75c. each; 
7-inch pots, $1.25 each; 8-inch pots, $2.00 ea. 
New Ostrich-Plume Fern. 
Nephrolepis Whitman!. 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 description, feathery, 
plumy; nothing describes them better 
than Ostrich Plumes. This is the best 
of the type. Price, from 2-inch pots, 
10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 
20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 35c. 
each; 5-inch pots, 50c. each; 6-inch pots, 
75c. each, 7-inch pots, $1.25 each. 
The New Parlor Fern. 
Nephrolepis Scotti. This is a condensed 
form of the Boston Fern, with valuable char¬ 
acteristics added, which are not evident in the 
parent. It has a crispness which is one of its 
very valuable characteristics. 
Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 
per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 
4-inch pots. 40c. each, $4.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 60c. 
each; 6-inch pots. $1.00 each. 
Funkia Undulata Media. 
The variegated “Plantain Lily.” Foliage striped white 
on green ground. Very useful for borders. Price, 15c. each., 
$l .50 per doz. For other hardy perennials see pages 176 and 177. 
HOUSE FERNS. 
We offer an interesting collection, twelve 
distinct sorts, suitable for house culture. 
They are splendidly adapted for small 
ferneries for table decoration, also to grow 
In pots as single specimens. {See cut.) 
Price, 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 
per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
BOOKLET ON CULTURE OF AND DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF HARDY FERNS FREE ON APPLICATION. 
