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P. J. Berckmans Company’s Plant Catalogue 
Adiantum cuneatum. 
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 he 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 cts. to $1 each 
SPECIAL COLLECTION 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 cuneatum. The most popular of the 
Maidenhair class. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; large plants, 
50 cts. to $1. 
Adiantum formosum. A very beautiful species of 
tall growth. 25 cts. each. 
Adiantum gracilllmum. Foliage graceful; smaller 
than A. cuneatum. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Alsophila Australis (Australian Tree Fern). 25 cts. 
and 50 cts. each; large plants, from G- and 7-inch pots, 
$1 to $2. 
Blechnum Occidentale. A sub-arborescent variety; 
fronds oblong, 2 to 3 feet long. 25 cts. each. 
Cyrtomium falcatum. With very broad pinnules. 
25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Davallia strlcta. One of the finest varieties in culti¬ 
vation. Leaves very fine and lacelike. Of easy cul¬ 
ture. 16 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
Didymochlaena truncatula. A pretty, erect-grow¬ 
ing variety; fronds large, rich bronzy green. 25 cts. 
and 50 cts. each. 
Lomarla ciliata. A beautiful dwarf Tree Fern. 
25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
r Lastrea aristata variegata. With a broad band of 
yellowish green running through the pinnules. 25c. each. 
Lastrea Opaca. With dark green triangular foli¬ 
age. Very pretty. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
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 (Boston Sword 
Fern). Fronds are erect and dented; one of the best 
Ferns for urns or vases. 15 cts., 25 cts. and 50 cts. each; 
specimen plants, from G- and 8-inch pots, $1 to $2. 
Nephrolepis cordata compacta. One of the best 
Sword Ferns. Attains a height of 2 feet; excellent for 
house culture and window gardening. 15 cts., 25 cts. 
and 50 cts. each; specimen plants, from G- and 8-inch 
pots, $1 to $2. 
Nephrolepis Davalloides furcans (Curled Sword 
Fern) . A very distinct and beautiful variety ; the fronds 
are long and broad, beautifully crested at the tops ; 
feathery foliage. The finest of all Sword Ferns. Strong 
plants* from 3-, 4- and 5-inch pots, 25 cts., 50 cts., and 
$1 each. 
Nephrodium Hertipes. 25 cts. and 50 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. 
Polystichum coreaceum. Fronds 1 to 2 feet long. 
An excellent variety. 25 cts. each. 
Pterls argyrea. Handsome fronds, with silver-white 
center. 25 cts. each. 
Pterls 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. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
