510. PHLEBODIUM AUREUM, B. Br. (Polypodium 
aureum, Linn.), var. Mandaianum. This Tropical 
American fern produces glaucous-green leaves of 
great beauty. In this variety, grown under warm con- 
ditions, the leaves are richly and elaborately waved. 
An attractive composition is created when the plant is 
mounted ona fern log or plaque. The rootstocks will 
creep over the surface and add to the design. 
480. ADIATUM TRAPEZIFORME. The giant maid- 
enhair fern. The leaf branches are 1.5 to 2 feet in 
length. The leaflets are 1.5 to 2 inches by 0.5 to ./5 
ates A spectacular plant for this fine genus of 
erns. 
Kaulf. A very beautiful small type 
of Hawaiian tree fern. The fronds 
are smooth and leathery, dark 
green when mature, and a lovely 
red when young. It carries many 
more fronds with us than the Ha- 
> waiian species of CIBOTIUM. 
520. SADLERIA CYATHEOIDES 
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494. NEPHROLEPSIS BISERRATA VAR. FUR- 
CANS. The fish-tail fern. This Hawaiian fern and 
the next described plant are sometimes used in 
leis. This particular plant Y’s the ends of the leaf- 
lets into the shape of a fish-tail. The effect is 
bizarre and rich. 
496. NEPHROLEPSIS DUFFII. The little-leaved 
sword fern. The pinnae are small, delicate, round- 
ish leaflets that hug the stems. A nice novelty. 
Nephrolepsis biserrata var.furcans 
514. POLYPODIUM HERACLE- 
UM. This striking fern is certain- 
ly a paradox if it does come from 
the Philippine Islands, as in our 
experience it will be undisturbed 
by several degrees below 32° F. 
The species can be mounted like 
a PLATYCERIUM. The sharply 
upright fronds create an unusual 
silhouette. A most useful novelty. 
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