

Alsophila australis 
(Australian Tree-Fern) 

Selaginella hematodes 
Ferns, Asparagus and Selaginellas 
Adiantum caudatum. WALKING MAIDEN- 
HAIR-FERN. An odd, rapid and easy-growing 
trailing type which forms new plants on the ends 
of the fronds if they touch the soil. Very attrac- 
tive. Small plants 40c, medium 75c, large $1.50. 
A. cuneatum. The well-known, fine-leaved, dark 
green Maidenhair-fern. A very satisfactory type 
with fronds that are long lasting when cut. Small 
plants 40c, medium 75c, large $1.50. 
A. hispidulum. DWARF MAIDENHAIR-FERN. 
The forked, fan-like leaves with their minute 
hairs and small pinne make an unusually pretty 
dwarf fern for pot culture. Small plants 40c, 
medium 75c. 
A. hybridum. Larger fronds, which can be used 
to advantage with cut flowers. A choice house 
plant. Small plants 40c, medium 75c, large $1.50. 
NOTE. We almost always have a few other 
types of Maridenhair-ferns growing in our nursery, 
wii h can be substituted in case of shortage of any 
listed above, if desired by the purchaser. 
Alsophila australis. AUSTRALIAN TREE- 
FERN. Of all the Tree-fern group, this is one of 
the handsomest, with thick hairy stems and grace- 
ful fronds of great beauty. Valuable for landscape 
planting in South Florida and for tub culture tn 
conservatories if protected from freezing. Large 
plants $3.50 to $10.00. 
Asparagus falcatus. SICKLE THORN. A giant- 
growing, bamboo-like Asparagus with slender 
foliage of rapid growth. Great masses of tiny 
fragrant white flowers are borne in profusion In 
late spring, followed by red berries. Suitable for 
covering porches or trellises and makes a good 
pot plant when young. The long branches of long- 
lasting leaves are being used more and more by 
florists. Small plants 35c, medium 50c, large 
$1.25. 
A. plumosus. LACE ASPARAGUS FERN. This 
beautiful climbing type has very fine lacy foliage 
and is much used by florists to mix with cut flow- 
ers. Grows exceptionally well as a pot plant and 
if trimmed will make a compact bushy specimen. 
Small plants 35c, medium 50c, large $1.25. 


Asparagus Sprengeri. Very attractive, long hang- 
ing branches with white flowers and red berries. 
Suitable for urns, pots and porch boxes. Will 
stand dry conditions and direct sun better than 
A. plumosus. Small plants 25c, medium 50c, 
large $1.25. 
Cyrtomium sp. HOLLY-FERN. Pinnez glossy, 
somewhat resembling holly leaves, from which 
comes the common name. A beautiful addition 
to your fern collection, for it lends variety and 
additional interest. Small plants 40c, medium 75c, 
large $1.50. 
NATIVE FLORIDA FERNS. Mixed types, un- 
labeled. Plants 25c, larger 50c to $1.50. 
Nephrolepis sp. BOSTON FERNS. Fine large- 
leaved types, sword-leaved and crested varieties. 
Small plants 25c, medium 40c, large $1.00 to 
$2.50, 
Polystichum coriaceum. LEATHER-LEAF 
FERN. Wide flat fronds of deep green color, 
which keep exceptionally well when cut. Largely 
used by florists in cut-flower arrangements. 
Makes a handsome specimen plant up to 2 feet. 
Small plants 40c, medium 75c, large $1.50. 
Pteris sp. TABLE FERNS. Variegated green and 
white. One of the best Tab!'e Ferns. We also have 
a cut-leaved type. Small plants 40c, medium 75c, 
large $1.50. 
MIXED FERN SPORES. Plant this mixture in 
wet peat and sand, keep at a temperature of 
60 degrees F., and grow your own ferns. This 
mixture is gathered fresh at the time of shipment 
and should be planted as soon as received. Pkt. 
with spores on the fern fronds 50c. 
Selaginella hematodes. ERECT CLUB MOSS. 
One of the best Selaginellas for pot culture, with 
spreading fern-Itke branches. Small plants 40c, 
medium 75c, large $1.50. 
Selaginella sp. CREEPING CLUB MOSS. A 
creeping vine-like type with elegant fronds of 
peacock-blue, green and bronze. Use as a ground 
cover in shady damp places or as a trailing pot 
plant. Small plants 40c, medium 75c, large $1.50. 

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