HARDY FERNS. 
The tendency towards natural gardening has brought many 
plants into prominence which had long been neglected; none are 
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. Set of 10 distinct sorts for $1.50. 
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 
description, feathery, plumy; nothing describes 
them better than Ostrich Plumes. This is the best 
of the type. (See cut.). 
Price, from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; 
3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 4-inch pots. 
30c. each, $3.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 50c. each, 
$5.00 per doz.; 6-inch pots, 75c. each; 7-inch pots 
$1.25 each. 
THE NEW PARLOR FERN. 
Nephrolepis Scotti. This is a condensed form ol 
the Boston Fern, with valuable chracteristics 
added, which are not evident in the parent. It 
has a crispness which is one of its very valuable 
characteristics. A splendid house Fern. 
Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 
per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 
4-inch pots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 
50c. each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-inch pots, 75c. each. 
BOSTON FERN. 
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. In well-grown speci¬ 
mens 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-fnch 
pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 30c. each, $3.00 per 
doz.; 5-inch pots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-inch pots, 75c. 
each; 7-inch pots, $1.25 each; 8-inch pots, $1.75 each. 
GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA FLORE PLENO. 
Double Flowering “ Baby’s Breath.” A new double flowering 
variety of the popular “Baby’s Breath ” ( Gypsophila Paniculata) 
doubly valuable because of its double flowers which cause it to re¬ 
main longer in bloom. This is one of the most valuable hardy 
perennial plants introduced in years. It grows to about 3 feet 
high, makes a fine bushy plant and is covered with panicles of 
soft white flowers like a fine mist. The blooms are indispensable 
for festooning bouquets of flowers, so attractive that they may be 
used with the finest or with the ordinary garden flowers, lending a 
unique charm to both. It may be cut and dried and will retain 
its beauty for months after cutting. No collection of hardy 
plants is complete without it and it is one of the most attractive 
plants in the hardy border. It is eminently fitted for planting in 
cemetery plots being entirely hardy and thriving with little care. 
Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
For other hardy perennial plants see page 168. Hardy vines 
and shrubs pages 
170 and 171. 
HOUSE FERNS. 
We offer an interesting collection, suitable for house 
culture, filling fern pans, etc. They are splendidly 
adapted for small ferneries for table decoration also 
for growing in pots as single specimens. Price, 2-inch 
pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS of HARDY FERNS 
The use of Hardy Ferns in ornamental planting is increasing 
wonderfully. Our native varieties are so beautiful and diver¬ 
sified in character that it is somewhat strange their use has not 
previously been more general. They adorn the humblest sur¬ 
roundings as they grace the most pretentious. 
The following collections of Ferns are 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 
with 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. 64 plants 9 varieties. 
This collection is very fine and easily handled in moist, shady 
places, also for large rockery. 
Coll. 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 6 varieties. This is a beautiful collec¬ 
tion 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 anything else to grow. 
Price for any of the above collections, $6.00 each. 
One half of any one collection for $3.00. 
These cannot be mailed. Not less than half collec¬ 
tions sold. 
Pamphlet giving cultural instructions and containing 
descriptive list of varieties mailed free on application. 
NEW OSTRICH PLUME FERN, NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. 
