CHAMPION CITY GREENHOUSES, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
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A LITTLE BIT OF FERN HISTORY 
“Roosevelt.” an attempt was made in certain quarters to create the impression that ‘•Roose- 
iniprovement over the variety Harrisit. which had practically at that time been discarded, but evidently 
ine fniroauciion of Roosevelt gave the incentive for some “easy money” in its resurrection. Our statement that ‘Roosevelt” 
was the best Fern extant has been verified, as it is acknowledged by all today as the grandest of all Ferns. In the West where 
the tiorists are becoming acquainted with it. it has already become as big a seller as Boston, and we predict that before five 
years it will outsell Boston in all parts of the country. 
The “Ostrich Plume Fcrn,’^ 
Nephrolepis Whitmanii 
A preat Fern. In fact, it is a plant that appeals to ev¬ 
eryone. and on that account will prove a much more valu¬ 
able and profitable plant than the Boston Fern, which 
has had the moat phenomenal sale of any decorative plant 
that has ever been grown, but which cannot be compared 
to the Ostrich Fern for beauty and general effectiveness. 
Everyone who has seen it is charmed with U. As some¬ 
one has expressed it, “There is nothing like the Ostrich 
Plume Fern in cultivation. In decorative elTect it so far 
outdistances the original variety that there Is positively 
no comparison to he made. We consider it the most valu¬ 
able novelty that has been introduced in many, many 
years.” It has taken gold medals wherever shown. Two- 
and-one-quarter-lnch pots. 60 cents per dozen; $4.00 per 
hundred: $35.00 per thousand. 
The “Ostrich Plume Fern,” Nephrolepis Whitmanii. 
The Grandest Fern of the Age, 
Nephrolepis “Roosevelt” 
IMPORTANT—Some firms are offering a Fern which they claim is 
nearly as good, or similar to, or would be as good. But In the 
face of these statements we claim as a maker of young plants, 
and producer of more fronds in four and six-inch pots, and at¬ 
tractive appearance, the Roosevelt has ail other varieties beat a 
mile. If you are against the art of renaming or substitution, 
and want the genuine Roosevelt, best Fern ever produced, come 
to headquarters. 
It i.s our good fortune «'ind great, pleasure to offer this wonderful 
new Fern. In general eharacterlsticf* it resembles the world-famous 
Boston Fern, but it will .sweep that Fern from the boards for two 
reasons; it produces many more fronds than the Ho.ston, thus mak¬ 
ing a bushier, handsomer plant. In fact. It is the best Fern for 
florists' use ever introduced. Itoosevelt will make a better plant in 
a six-inch pot than any other Fern in a ten-inch pot. That is what 
will make you money every time. The usual size to sell the Boston 
Fern is from a six-inch pot. Well, let us tell you that In a six- 
inch pot of the itoosevelt and the Boston there Is no comparison. 
The Itoosevelt doubles the fronds of a Boston in a six-inch pot, thus 
making a much more finished pTan(. and, therefore, more salable. 
The pinnae are beautifully undulated, giving the Itoosevelt, a pro¬ 
nounced wavy effect seen in no other Fern; as the plant ages tills 
effect becomes quite distinct. Our sales of Itoosevelt have exceeded 
two hundred and fifty thousand plants, a far greater number than 
was ever sold of a new Fern. Two and-one-quarter-inch pots, 75 
cents per dozen; $4.50 per hundred; $40.00 per thousand. Six-inch 
pots, $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per hundred. 
The Fish Tail Fern, Nephrolepis Davallioldes Furcans. 
(See de.scriptlon on page 31.) 
Dwarf Ferns in Fern Dish. (See description 
page 31.) 
The “Philadelphia Lace Fern,” 
Nephrolepis Elegantissima 
The small size pinnae, or leaflets, are subdivid¬ 
ed into perfect miniature frond.s; the side pinnae 
stand at right angles to the midrib of the fronds, 
on edge instead of fiat, giving both sides of the 
main frond the same beautiful appearance. It is 
impossible to conceive of’ the beauty and grace 
of this wonderful Fern from description. Two 
and one-quarter-inch pots, $4.50 per hundred; 
$40.00 per thousand. Six-inch pots, $4.50 per 
dozen; $35.00 per hundred. 
The “Baby’s Breath Fern,” 
Nephrolepis Goodii 
This has the finest foliage of all the Ferns. It 
is so delicate that a lady on seeing It exclaimed, 
■'Cull it the Baby's Breath Fern, as it Is so 
dainty in texture that a baby's breath would set 
its fluffy foliage in motion.” The fronds are very 
fine and filmy, on which account it has been 
called by some the lace Fern. It is an Improved 
variety and the best of Its type. Nothing is 
daintier or more exquisite than well-grown speci¬ 
mens in any size. Our reputation for it that no 
Fern In existence can compare with Baby's 
Breath in fluffiness. Two and one-quarter-inch 
pots, 75 cents per dozen; $5.50 per hundred’; 
$50.00 per thousand. 
