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FERNS 
Dr, John K, Small called Florida the "Fern State", He found 107 species growing 
wild, We deal only in those that are exotic to most of the United States and 
that can be easily shipped, 
Vittaria Lineata - grass or beard fern, Rare and found growing on sabal palms in 
remote places, Rich green drooping foliage, Excellent in baskets. 
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Psilotum nudum (maked fern) - One of the rarest of ferns in this country. Found 
in the United States only in the Everglades and one or two other remote places, 
Related to the club moss family and looks more like a sprig of cypress than 
fern, Pot shallow in soil or leaf mold with compost, Bare root .50¢ per 
clump of 20 or more main stems, 
Campyloneuron phyllitidis - strap fern - looks like bird's nest fern, Long light 
green foliage. Few people have ever seen it. From the deep "Big Cypress" 
swamps. 
Nice plants on tussocks 12 to 15 in,...1.00 Larger plants 1,50 
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Asplenium serratum - Our native bird's nest fern and very rare with deep green 
ornamental, glossy foliage, Our most attractive native fern and easy to 
grow, Shade and plenty of water, If a fern lover don't miss this one. 
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Phlebodium aureum - hare's foot or golden fern, Another rarity with long indented 
fronds, The large partly exposed stems sprout quickly. Pot in leaf mold 
and keep well watered, Excellent in baskets or pots, Large stems ready 
to sprout.25¢ each, ~ 5 for $1.00, 
Polypnodium incanum + the true ressurection fern, curls up when dry but comes to 
life when moist, Beautiful on tussocks placed in a bowl. 
Nice clumps on tussock 5 leaves,...l0¢ - 15 leaves......25¢ 
Large. .¢...2..00¢ and 775¢. “This is not the desert, fern, 
All the above should be planted in leaf mold or like material - shade and much 
water, 
Acrostichum daneafolium - Giant or leather fern, the largest of American ferns and 
in places grows 10 or more feet tall, A beauty with glossy green leaves, 
From wet places, Wants rich soil, sun and much water, 12 to 15 in. plants 
1.00 - larger 1,50, 
Svnecial Offer - EIGHT nice ferns for only 3.75 plus 10% postage west of the 
Mississinpi., 
OTHER 
One of the most beautiful and exotic sights to a plant lover is her or his first 
entrance into a "cypress dome" or swamp of the deep Everglades, At first sparse, 
the growth gradually becomes more dense, then suddenly one steps into a low area 
(which in wet times would reouire a boat or deep wading). The limbs of the trees: 
are covered with plant life, the abundance of each item depending upon the 
particular swamp. There will be orchids in variety, some rare and hard to spot, 
air plants or bromeliads, ferns, moss and lichens, If you have been very quiet 
you will see much bird and animal life. Yes, alligators. If noisy all fade from 
sight and leave you alone in a beautiful but silent cathedral. 
The most attractive item one could have in greenhouse or solarium would be a limb 
from one of these trees, cut with all its plant life thriving, You may have 
speciments 2 to 4 inches in diameter at £2.50 per foot up to 10 feet. Special 
instructions with order. Express F,0,B, Hialeah, Fla, This is one of our best 
sellers. 
The giant cypress trees grow in and about swamps. Since their roots are usually 
covered with water they send up "breathers" or "knees", There are no two knees 
alike and they take every shape imaginable. The solid type can be made into pots, 
vases, bird houses and many other useful things, Full instructions with order, 
The very odd filigrce type are used with flower arrangements and in otler ornamental 
ways. Odd non solid types are .50¢ - .75¢ and 1.00 postpaid, Solid tynes & to 10 
inches .50¢ = 10 to 15 inches 1,00 = 15 to 24 or more inches 1.50 F,.0,B, Miami 
Springs, West of Mississippi add 10% for postage. 
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