Resuegal 
FERNS 
Visitors are astonished -at 
the beautiful varieties of 
ferns which we offer and re- 
mark: ‘“‘We never see such 
specimens in our home green- 
houses.”’ There are no plants 
grown that are more desir- 
able for the house than the 
following fine decorative 
ferns. They are easily grown, 
thrive well in the ordinary 
temperature of the living 

room. See that the plants . 7 ; 
have plenty of drainage and Fluffy Ruffles Fern, oe 
e are kept well watered; never (Neph. Superbissima) 
al ereecy pune es ES ee ake hold “2 ary ae oF rele ee Be oF Dark green foliage, dense grower, Com- 
eddy Junior, e fe r every household. ime, nor allow them to stan pact and irregular shaped fronds, which 
The fronds are broad and beautifully tapered in water. That we are head- <¢. . of * Nic 
from base to tip; they droop just enough to quarters for ferns is evi- uve it the name of eee Degen Nice ee 
ies z : plants, 3lc each, 3 for Cc. arger sizes, 
make a shapely, graceful plant, permitting it denced by the choice assort- 44c and 57e each thy iee 
to finish with a fine full center and perfect ment that we offer. No other . 2 
symmetrical spread. The pinnae are distinctly firm offers so many distinct 
undulated giving the fronds an attractive, wavy and choice varieties. 
appearance. ‘“‘Teddy Junior‘ will produce about 
four times more fronds than any other fern 
ever introduced, finishing with fifty to sixty 
fronds in a four-inch pot. Fine young plants, 
24c each, 3 for 65c. Strong plants, 60c. 
HOME FERN COLLECTION 
One each of Teddy Jr., Boston, Lace, and 
Ostrich Plume for 79c, postpaid. 
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Sword Ferns, 32c 
(Neph. Exaltata) 
Upright in growth, with 
deep olive-green fronds, not 
as. drooping as the Boston 

which developed from this The : Newport Fern, 25c 
variety. An excellent distinc- (Nephrolepis Scotti) . 
tive pot plant and adapted Of much dwarfer and bushier growth than 
to all the general uses of the the Boston Fern. The fronds droop grace- 
family. 32c each, 2 for 58c.  ¢ujly, and are not as long and heavy as the 
Larger plants, 48c each. Boston. It is a rapid grower and has always © 
been a favorite variety. Fine young plants, 
25c, 3 for 67c. Strong plants, 60c each. 
Silver Fern, 28c 
(Pteris Argyria) 
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Maiden Hair Ferns, 25c scp WPS 
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(Adiantum Venosum) 
An exceedingly beautiful foliaged dark green 
house plant; very popular, The fronds of this 
with a band of silver markings through 

lovely variety are much used in cut flower work. ; i: pes y 
3 : tpg Ne Se the center. Very distinct. Makes an 
abeeench 2 cori eocs doz. fore $2.10. Ee 3 excellent specimen plant. 28c each, Be 
was is 2 for 52c. Larger plants, 39c each. Sh 
Moss Ferns, 21c ey : 
(Selaginella Emiliana) s 
Upright growing moss with numerous feath- Pe 
ery stems. Grows 10 to 12 inches high. Fine as 
a fern for dishes or as a pot plant. Has no 
equal for its type. 23c each, 3 for 62c. SILV 
Choice Hardy Ferns 
Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost every garden. 
With few exceptions they do best in a shady or semi-shady position and in 
rich, well-drained soil. They must be supplied with water during dry weather. 
Where the soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf mold, 
peat or other loose material to make it friable, 
CHRISTMAS FERN (Aspidium Acrostichoides). 15 inches. An evergreen 
silty best in shady location. Deep green fronds. Excellent for the rock 
garden. 
OSTRICH FERN (Onoclea Struthiopteris). 314 feet. Very stately, likes 
partial shade and moisture. A very handsome plant, graceful like a palm. 
INTERRUPTED FERN (Osmunda Claytoniana). A large fern growing 
in a crown 2 to 3 feet high, 8 inches broad, and clothed with rusty wool 
when young. One of the best. 
SPINULOSE WOOD FERN (Aspidium Spinulosum). 18 inches. An 
evergreen fern with handsome and finely dissected fronds. Requires a 
rich moist location. A splendid fern for rockeries. 
30c each, 3 for 75c. One each of the four varieties for $1.00, postpaid. | CHRISTMAS FERN 30c ys 
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