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THE NEW LACE FERN. 
FROND OP PLUMED FERN. 
Nephrolepis Amerpohlii. This is another new 
44 sport ” and appropriately called the “ Lace Fern ” 
on account of its beautiful frond formation. It is 
plumed, or crested, and so finely that it has a soft, 
fluffy, lace-like appearance. The most beautiful of 
the class. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., 
4-inch pots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 
75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 
CACTUS F LOWERING G ERANIUMS. 
A very unique and strikingly beautiful distinct type 
which, originating in England but a few years ago, at 
once won a place in great popular favor as pot plants, 
for the conservatory and window boxes, for which they 
are unusually pleasing and attractive, on account of 
their remarkably handsome and thrifty but dwarf 
growth, small foliage, and marvelous profusion of bloom 
J. R. Greenhill. Pleasing shade of soft pinkish lavender. 
Fire Dragon. Bright scarlet crimson, exceptionally 
striking and showy. Very profuse bloomer. 
The Countess. Deep solferino shading to rose-pink. 
35c.'each, $3.50 per doz.; set of 3 for $1.00. 
NEW OSTRICH-PLUME FERN 
NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. 
A new form of the “Ostrich Plume” Fern. The pinnae 
subdividing making miniature fronds, which are superim¬ 
posed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even three 
were condensed in one. They are graceful beyond des¬ 
cription, feathery plumy; nothing describes them bettor 
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, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 50c. 
each; 5-inch pots, 75c. each; 6-inch pots, 81.00 each; 
7-inch pots, $1.50 each. 
The New Parlor Fern, N. SCOTT1. 
HARDY FERN. 
HARDY FERNS. 
It is in essence 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 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. 
BOSTON FEFkN 
NEPHROLEPIS BOSTON1ENS1S. 
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.; 6-inch pots, 75c. each; 7-inch 
pots, $1.25 each; 8-inch pots, $1.50 each. 
===== HOUSE FERNS. ===== 
Our collection contains the “ Maiden¬ 
hair ” Gold Dust, Sword Fern, Holly, Silver- 
Ribbed, Crested, etc. All splendid bas¬ 
ket and vase sorts; suitable 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. 
GARDENIA FLORIDA. 
Cape Jessamine. The best of all Gardinias, 
an d now much sought after for boutonnieres. 
It is invaluable on account of its sweetly fra¬ 
grant, double white flowers. We offer a fine 
lot of plants from 4-inch pots well branched 
about 15 inches high. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 
per doz. 
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 
humous, 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, 
25c. each, $2.25 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 
Set of 10 distinct sorts for $2.00. 
ELEGANT PLUMED FERN. 
Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima. The 
plumy peculiarity is distinctly developed. 
Both sides of the frond are equally beautiful, 
The plant is of compact habit, growing only 
one-half as tall as the original type but with 
the fronds nearly twice as wide, making it a 
much more desirable plant. (See cut.) Price, 
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. 
PLUMED FERN, NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. 
