The Fish Tail Fern, Nephrolepis Davallioides Furcans. 
(See description on page 30.) 
The “Newport Fern," 
NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTI 
Of much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Boston 
Fern. The fronds droop gracefully, and are not as long 
and heavy as the Boston. It is a rapid grower, and to see 
it in all stages of growth from a runner in the bench to a 
fourteen-inch pot specimen will convince you that it will be 
in great demand as a house Fern. This has always been a 
favorite variety. Two and one-quarter-inch pots, 75 cents 
per dozen; $5.00 per hundred; $45.00 per thousand. 
The “Fluffy Ruffles Fern," 
NEPHROLEPIS SUPERBISSIMA 
This new Fern is quite different from all other Ferns. 
Its distinguishing characteristics are its dark green foliage, 
darker than any other Fern, its dense growth being much 
more compact, and its irregular shaped fronds which give 
it the name of “Fluffy Ruffles Fern." The fronds are very 
heavily imbricated, the pinnae overlapping and are so 
formed as to resemble miniature Ferns, giving it the ap- 
pearance of a Fern within a Fern. The plant is very 
sturdy in its habit and the fronds firm and rigid, never 
break down, so that it will stand more knocking around 
than any other Fern. Two and one-quarter-inch pots, 75 
cents per dozen; $5.50 per hundred. 
The “London Fern,” 
NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES 
A feathery fronded variety similar to the Ostrich Plume 
variety, the fronds being more stiff and erect and the 
pinnae more finely divided. A fine Ostrich Plume sort, and 
we recommend it in all respects. Two and one-quarter- 
inch pots, 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. 
The “Gold Medal Fern,” 
NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII 
This Fern received a gold medal from the Society of 
American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, and is 
the only gold medal ever awarded by them for any plant 
whatsoever. An entirely new form of the Boston Fern. 
The pinnae subdivide, making miniature fronds which are 
superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even 
three were condensed in one, giving the plant a graceful, 
feathery and рату effect. Two and one-quarter-inch 
pots, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand, 
The “Crested Fern,” 
NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELI 
It is a sport from Scotti, possessing the merits of that 
most popular variety, but with the pinnae subdivided, giv- 
ing it a fine crested appearance. The fronds, like in 
Scotti, stand erect, with a graceful arch forming a plant 
of ideal shape, and they never break down, giving the plant 
a ragged appearance, as is so often the case with other 
plumed forms, furthermore, the loose, elegant arrangement 
of the fronds, allowing a free circulation of air through 
the foliage, prevents the center of even the largest speci- 
men from becoming defective or yellow. The smallest 
salable plants perfectly express the type, and in every size 
are models of beauty for table decorations. Two and 
one-quarter-inch pots, 60 cents per dozen; $4.50 per hun- 
dred; $40.00 per thousand. 
.. CHAMPION CITY GREENHOUSES, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
29 
THE GRANDEST FERN OF THE AGE, -. 
NEPHROLEPIS "ROOSEVELT 
IMPORTANT—Some firms are offering a Fern which they claim is 
nearly as good, or similar to, or would be as good. But in the 
face of these Statements we claim as a maker of young plants, 
and producer of more fronds in four and six-inch pots, and at- 
tractive appearance, the Roosevelt has all other varieties beat a 
mile. If you are against the art of renaming or substitution, 
and want the genuine Roosevelt, best Fern ever produced, come 
to headquarters. 
It is our good fortune and great pleasure to offer this wonderful 
new Fern. In general characteristics it resembles the world-famous 
Boston Fern, but it will sweep that Fern from the boards for two 
reasons; it produces many more fronds than the Boston, thus mak- 
ing a bushier, handsomer plant. In fact, it is the best Fern for 
florists' use ever introduced. Roosevelt will make a better plant in 
a six-inch pot than any other Fern in a ten-inch pot. That is what 
will make you money every time. "The usual size to sell the Boston 
Fern is from a six-inch pot. Well, let us tell you that in a six- 
inch pot of the Roosevelt and the Boston there is no comparison. 
The Roosevelt doubles the fronds of a Boston in a six-inch pot, thus 
making a much more finished plant, and, therefore, more salable. 
The pinnae are beautifully undulated, giving the Roosevelt a pro- 
nounced wavy effect seen in no other Fern; as the plant ages this 
effect becomes quite distinct. Our sales of Roosevelt have exceeded 
two hundred and fifty thousand plants, a far greater number than 
was ever sold of a new Fern. Two and one-quarter-inch pots, 75 
cents per dozen; $4.50 per hundred; $40.00 per thousand. Six-inch 
pots, $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per hundred. 
3m 
vo 
A 
REMEMBER 
WE ARE ` 
HEADQUARTERS 
FOR 
NEPHROLEPIS FERN 
