Ostrich Plume Fern 
CHOICE HOUSE FERNS 
35c Each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50 
BOSTON. A wonderfully healthy Fern with long, drooping fronds which 
often attain a length of 6 to 8 feet. 
CRESTED FERN. A dwarf variety of graceful and compact habit. Each 
branch has a row of miniature fronds at right angles to the mid-rib giving 
the plant a plumy effect. 
DWARF or BUSH BOSTON. A dwarf, compact form of the Boston Fern. 
Forms a very bushy plant. 
GOLD MEDAL (Colorado). Up¬ 
right grower with broad, heavy 
fronds. A truly fine variety and 
one of the easiest to grow. 
HOLLY FERN. Not a true 
fern, but listed here because of 
its similarity in appearance and 
habit. Rich glossy green leaves 
about the size of a rose leaf. Of 
easy culture and a very satisfac¬ 
tory pot plant. 
Fern Dish Collection 
We grow an assortment of small, 
odd-shaped Ferns that are just the 
right size for jardinieres and small 
fern dishes. We offer them in col¬ 
lections only of 6 distinct varieties 
of our own choice for only 85c, post¬ 
paid. 
MAIDEN HAIR. An exceedingly beautiful and healthy dark green variety, the fronds of which are developed at the ends into 
bunching tasseled heads. A most desirable house plant; nothing else like it. 
MOSS FERN. An upright growing plant with numerous feather stems branch¬ 
ing from the base and forming a dense tuft. Grows only 10 to 12 inches high. 
OSTRICH PLUME. One of the easiest and healthiest ferns to grow. Each 
frond is delicately cut and curved somewhat resembling the grace of an ostrich 
plume. Fronds often measure a foot in width. 
ROOSEVELT. Dense, massive, broad fronds, often measuring 6 inches or more 
across and 5 or 6 feet long. The divided pinnae or miniature fronds which are 
so gracefully arranged, keep growing constantly, overlapping each other and 
showing two shades of green, while the center and main part of the frond is rich 
dark green, the contrast producing a beautiful effect. 
SPARROWII. A distinct variety of unusual merit. The dark green fronds are 
similar in habit to the Crested and Whitmani Ferns. It is of such robust habit 
and so easily grown that it is successful where many varieties fail. 
Silver Fern 
SCOTTI. One of the best of the 
house ferns. Of the Boston type, 
but narrower fronds growing more 
erect. Thrives with very little at¬ 
tention. 
WHITM.ANI. A dense, compact 
Fern of graceful appearance. Won¬ 
derfully valuable on account of its 
easy culture and hardiness. Dark 
green, irregular shaped fronds, 
which are heavily imbricated, the 
pinnae overlapping and so formed 
as to resemble miniature ferns. 
Silver Fern 
Light green fronds with a band of 
silver. A most unusual fern and of 
very easy culture. 
Shaking Fern 
Large graceful fronds that shake 
and quiver with the slightest move¬ 
ment of the air. 
Take your choice of 
the above Ferns at 35c 
each; 3 for 75c; or 12 for $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
PRICES 
Shaking Fern 
(Pteris Tremula) 
Asparagus Plumosus 
15c Fertilizer for Ferns 
Your Ferns will grow better and 
be more beautiful if you fertilize 
them with “Soil-Vitamines.” Spe¬ 
cial small size for Ferns and House 
Plants, postpaid, 15c; 2 packages, 
25c. 
Moss Fern 
Asparagus Ferns 
PLUMOSUS (Lace Fern). Very finely 
divided feathery foliage. Seed, 15c per 
packet. Plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
SPRENGERI (Feather Fern). Long, drooping 
branches; fine for hanging baskets and window 
boxes. Seed, 10c per packet. Plants, 20c each; 
3 for 50c, postpaid. 
Weeping Firecracker 
Plant. Slender, arch¬ 
ing, drooping habit; 
literally covered with 
brilliant coral-red 
buds and flowers. Es¬ 
pecially adapted for 
hanging baskets, 
vases, window boxes, 
etc. 25c each. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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