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P. J. ‘Berckmans Company’s Plant Catalogue 
FERN LEAVES. 
1. Platylouia falcata. 2. Onychium Japonicum. 3. Adiantum euneaTum. 4. Fteris argyrea. 
o. Pteris Wimsetti. 0. Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. 7. Adiantum Aneitense. 
Ferns 
The following list includes the most popular varieties; all are of easy culture, and require a light soil mixed 
with leaf-mold or peat, good drainage, and a shady place in the greenhouse. While all need considerable 
moisture, care should be taken not to overwater the plants, especially during winter. 
Prices are for plants in 3-inch pots; specimen plants can be supplied of several varieties at from 50 cents to $1 each 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF FERNS, IF LEFT TO OUR SELECTION 
10 plants, all distinct, from 3-inch pots. $1 00 
10 plants, all distinct, from 4-inch pots. 2 50 
Adiantum Aneitense. Upright growth; deep green, 
feathery foliage. 25 cts. each. 
Adiantum caudatum. Of creeping habit; excellent for 
hanging baskets. 15 cts. each. 
Adiantum cuneatum. The most popular of the Maiden¬ 
hair class. 25 cts. each; large plants, 50 cts. each. 
Adiantum formosum. A very beautiful species of tall 
growth. 25 cts. 
Adiantum gracillimum. Foliage graceful; smaller than 
A. cuneatum. 25 and 50 cts. each. 
Alsophila Australis. Australian Tree Fern. 25 cts., 50 
cts. and $1 each. 
Blechnum Occidentale. A sub-arborescent variety; 
fronds oblong, 2 to 3 feet long. 50 cts. each. 
Cyrtomium falcatum. With very broad pinnules’. 
25 cts. each. 
Doryopteris nobiiis. A new, very broad-leaved Fern 
from Japan; distinct from any other. Leaves entire, I 
4 to G inches long, arrowhead-shaped, with white 
midrib. 50 cts. each. 
Lomaria ciliata. A beautiful dwarf Tree Fern. 25cts., 
50 cts. and $1 each. 
Lastrea aristata variegata. With a broad hand of vel- | 
lowish green running through the pinnules. 25 cts. 
each. 
Lastrea Opaca. With dark green, triangular foliage. I 
Very pretty. 15 cts. and 25 cts. 
Lygodium scandens. Japanese climbing Fern. 25 cts. 
each. 
Microlepia hirta cristata. One of the most graceful 
varieties; of rapid growth. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. A form of Sword 
Fern. Fronds are erect and dented; one of the best 
Ferns for urns or vases. 25 cts. each. 
Nephrolepis cordata compacta. The best of all Sword 
Ferns. Attains a height of 2 feet; excellent for house 
culture and window gardening. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Nephrodium Hertipes. 25 cts. each. 
Onychium Japonicum. A most graceful, fennel-like 
variety; fronds finely cut. 15 cts. each. 
Platyloma falcata. With pubescent foliage. 25 cts. 
Polypodium aureum. Hare’s Foot Fern. Fronds bluish 
green; very fine. A pretty species, very easily grown. 
25 cts. each; large plants, 50 cts. each. 
Polystichum coreaccum. Fronds 1 to 2 feet long. An 
excellent variety. 25 cts. each. 
Pteris argyrea. Handsome fronds, with silver-white 
center. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Pteris cretica albo-lineata. Leaves long, narrow; silver 
center. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
Pteris Wimsetti. With fronds beautifully lobed. 25 cts. 
and 50 cts. each. 
Pteris tremula. Fronds 2 to 4 feet long; a most useful 
and graceful variety. 25 cts. 
THE ROSE — ITS CULTIVATION, VARIETIES, ETC. 
By H. B. Ellwanger directions for cultivation—for planting, pruning, propagation, the treatment of diseases and insect 
enemies—particularly valuable for its classification. Alphabetical and descriptive list of 9.'H1 varieties. Cloth, Kimo. $1.25. 
