Choice House Ferns fforrsc 
Ostrich Plume Fern 
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. 
BOSTON. A wonderful Fern with long, drooping 
fronds (leaves) which often attain a length of 6 to 8 
feet. 
BOSTON SWORD. Different from the drooping Bos¬ 
ton ; grows upright; fine for cen¬ 
ter pieces in porch bo.xes and 
vases. 
GOLD MEDAL (Colorado). 
Upright grower with broad, 
heavy foliage. A truly fine vari¬ 
ety and one of the easiest to 
grow. 
MAIDEN HAIR. An exceed¬ 
ingly 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 eise like it. 
MOSS FERN. An upright 
growing plant with numerous 
feathery stems branching 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 re¬ 
sembling the grace of an ostrich plume. 
Fronds often measure a foot in width. Silver Fern 
SELAGINELLA BROWNII. A new dwarf 
fern ; very compact, low growing. Used ex¬ 
tensively in small containers ; grows like Baby Tears. 
ROOSEVELT. Dense, massive, broad fronds, often 
measuring 6 inches or more across and fi or 6 feet long. 
The divided pinnae or miniature fronds which are so 
gracefully arranged, keep growing constantly, overlap¬ 
ping Oiich 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. 
SHAKING FERN. Large grace¬ 
ful fronds that .shake and quiver 
with the slightest movement of tlie 
air. 
Light 
green 
fronds with a band of silver. A 
most unusual fern and of very 
easy culture. 
TEDDY JUNIOR, or Dwarf 
Roosevelt. A dwarf variety which 
produces more fronds than any 
other fern, producing 40 to 50 
fronds 12 to 15 inches long in a 
4-inch pot. A plant of rare 
beauty. Thrives to perfection in 
the average living room without 
special care or attention. 
WHITMANl. A dense, compact 
Fern of graceful appearance. 
Wonderfully valuable on account 
of its easy culture and hardiness. 
Dark green, irregidar shaped fronds, which are heavily 
imbricated, the pinnae overlapping and so formed as to 
resemble miniature ferns. 
Asparagus Ferns 
PRICES—Take your choice of the above Ferns at 25c each, or 3 for 65c, postpaid. 
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 bas¬ 
kets and window boxes. Seed, lOc per 
packet. Plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
Fertilizer for Ferns 
Your Ferns will grow better and be 
more beautiful if you fertilize them with 
“Soil-V'^itamines.” Special small size for 
Ferns and House Plants, postpaid, 15c: 2 
packages, 25c. 
DRACAENA 
Ornamenfal Foliage Plants 
INDIVISA. Very graceful, slender, 
drooping leaves of several .shades of green 
with delicate strippings of yellow and red. 
An exceedingly handsome ornamental 
plant. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 35c. Plants, 
20 c each, postpaid. 
TERMINALIS. One of the finest of 
ornamental foliage plants and of easy 
culture. In mature plants, the long broad 
leaves are a rich crimson marked with 
pink and white. Plants, 50c each, post¬ 
paid. 
French Hydrangeas 
These are the Hydrangeas that are so extensively grown by florists. 
They are especially adapted for pot or tub plants for Indoor, porch, lawn 
or garden decoration. In some soils the flowers turn blue, and this color 
can be secured artificially by mixing one-half pound of broken alum with 
each one-half bushel of soil. These Hydrangeas are easily grown and 
will many times repay you for the little time required in caring for them. 
Hardy out of doors in mild climates. 
BLUE PRINCE. Immense flower heads of lavender-pink changing to 
blue under soil conditions described above. 
GERTRUDE GLAHN. Very large flowers of dark rose-pink. 
HELGE. Deep carmine red and very early. 
LE CYNE. Large pure white flowers. The leading white variety. 
MARECHAL FOCH. A very popular variety because of its earliness. 
Very early and a good forcer. FTowers of deep carmine. 
MME. CHATTARD. Large deep salmon-pink florets in immense, com¬ 
pact flower heads. 
PRICES: Your choice of above Hydrangeas at 30c each, postpaid. 
Night Blooming Jasmine 
A highly prized house plant. Richly 
fragant blooms; very sweet at night. 
30c each. 
Special Offer 
6 French Hydrangeas, one of 
each of the above varieties, for 
only $1.50. 
French Hydrangea (30c Each) 
Burgess* Fuchsias 
One of the most desirable house plants grown. In most varieties the sepals 
and corolla are of a different color, making a very pleasing combination. Of 
easy culture and will thrive in the tempera¬ 
ture of an ordinary living room. 
BLACK PRINCE. A very free flowering 
variety. Brilliant, waxy carmine. 
CARMELIATA. The finest of all double 
white Fuchsias. Very free flowering; scar¬ 
let and pure white. 
IRWIN’S GIANT PINK. Gigantic flowers 
of beautiful salmon-pink. 
LIBERTY BELL. Largest flowering Fuch¬ 
sia in cultivation. Tall and branching like 
a tree. The glossy green leaves are veined 
crimson. The enormous scarlet and purple 
flowers, 31/i inches across, are very double. 
LITTLE BEAUTY. One of the most de¬ 
sirable varieties in cultivation. Neat, com¬ 
pact habit, well branched and a constant 
l)rofusion of bloom. Scarlet and violet-pur¬ 
ple. 
TROPHEE. An easy variety to grow and 
a continuous bloomer. Double flowers, 
waxy white and violet-blue. 
TRAILING QUEEN. Entirely different 
from other varieties in its trailing habit. 
A good subject for the fernery or hanging 
basket.. Flowers scarlet and purple pro¬ 
duced in large drooping clusters. 
P p I ^ C C Take your choice of 
^ ^ ^ the a hove Fuchsia 
plants at 25c each ; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
Fuchsia (3 for 60c) 
For Hardy Fuchsia for outdoor planting, see page 41. 
A tine mixture of varieties. 
Fuchsia Seed 
I’kt. (20 seeds), 
60c. 
25c; 3 pkts.. 
Weeping Firecracker 
Plant. Slender, arch¬ 
ing, drooping habit; 
literally covered with 
brilliant coral-red 
buds and flowers. Es¬ 
pecially adapted for 
hanging baskets, 
va.ses, window boxes, 
etc. 25c each. 
HELIOTROPE 
These are universal favorites on account 
of their delightful fragrance. Flower 
equally well as bedding plants in summer 
or as pot plants dring the winter. 
MIDNIGHT. Darkest lavender-purple; 
giant flowered. 
PICCOLA. Large, blue flowers. 
SNOW QUEEN. Large, pure white flow¬ 
ers. 
Plants: 25c each; all 3 for 60c. 
SEED. Fine mixture, all colors; large 
flowers. I’kt., lOc: If, oz., 40c. 
GARDENIA 
The Flower of Romance 
The Gardenia is the most fash¬ 
ionable flower of today. It is as 
much in esteem as the Orchid, but 
less expensive. It makes a grand 
house plant. The beautiful, w’axy- 
white flowers together with the 
glossy, green foliage make an al¬ 
most “fairy-like” combination. It is 
a picture difficult to visualize. The 
plants like a warm livingroom tem¬ 
perature. Pot the plants in a rich, 
sandy sod loam that has been finely 
screened and keep moist but not 
wet. These instructions are simple, 
but they will grow an aristocrat in 
flowerdom. Plants, 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 
IMPATIENS 
Sultana Hybrids 
One of the most beautiful and free bloom¬ 
ing bedding or house plants. They produce a 
great abundance of bright colored flowers 
which are well .shown off by a background of 
heavy, rich foliage. Colors pink, orange-i)ink 
and brilliant vermilion. Continuous bloom 
may be expected from July to October. We 
can supply both seed and plants in finest mix¬ 
ture of colors. Pkt., 20c; 1/32 oz., 70c. 
Plants, 25c each, postpaid. 
