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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
THE "OSTRICH PLUME PERN," Nephrolepis Whit-
manii — A great Fern. In fact, it is a plant that
appeals to everyone, and on that account will
-prove" a much more valuable and profitable plant
than other Ferns of this class. Everyone who
has seen it is charmed with it. As someone has
expressed it, "There is nothing like the Ostrich
Plume Fern in cultivation. In decorative effect
it so far outdistances the original variety that
• there is positively no comparison to be made.
We consider it the most valuable novelty that
has been introduced in man v, many years." It
has taken gold medals wherever shown. Fine
young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 65 cents.
THE "NEWPORT FERN," Nephrolepis Scotti — Of
much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Bos-
ton 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. Fine young plants, 15
cents; strong plants, 50 cents.
THE "FLUFFY RUFFLES FERN," Nephrolepis
Superbissima — This new Fern is quite different
from all other Ferns. Its distinguishing char-
acteristics are its dark green foliage, darker than
any other Fern, its dense growth, 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 appearance 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. Fine young plants,
25 cents; strong plants, 75 cents.
THE "FISH TAIL FERN," Nephrolepis Davallloides
Furcans — This is a grand Fern entirely distinct
from any of the other varieties of Nephrolepis.
Throughout the South and especially at New
Orleans this Fern takes precedence over all
others. The ends of the pinnae are so formed as
to resemble a fish tail, giving the fronds a crested
appearance, very effective. It grows into the
most shapely plant of any of the Nephrolepis.
Grand for house culture. Fine young plants, 20
cents; strong plants, 65 cents.
THE "BABY'S BREATH FERN," Nephrolepis
Goodii — This has the finest foliage of all the
Ferns. It is so delicate that a lady on seeing it
exclaimed, "Call it the Baby's Breath Fern, as it
is so dainty in texture that a baby's breath
would set its fluffy foliage in motion." The
fronds are very fine and filmy, on which account
it has been called by some the Lace Fern. It is
an improved variety and the best of its type.
Nothing is daintier or more exquisite than well-
grown specimens in any size. Our reputation
for it that no Fern in existence can compare
•with "Baby's Breath" in fluffiness. Fine young
plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 65 cents.
THE "BOSTON FERN," Nephrolepis Bostonlensis —
In the vicinity of Boston, no other plant is so
extensively used as this graceful Nephrolepis,
which differs from the ordinary Sword Fern in
having much longer fronds, which frequently at-
tain a length of six feet. These arch and droop
over very gracefully, on account of which it is
frequently called the Fountain Fern. This droop-
ing habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as
a single specimen on a table or pedestal. This
Fern should not be compared with the Ostrich
Plume Fern, as they are of an entirely different
growth; both have their place and both are beau-
tiful and desirable. Fine young plants, 20 cents;
strong plants, 65 cents.
THE "PARLOR FERN," Nephrolepis Whitnianii
Compacta — -This is a condensed form of the
"Ostrich Plume" Fern, with valuable character-
istics added which are not evident in the parent,
the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds
which are superimposed on the main fronds,
looking as if two or more were condensed into
one. Graceful beyond description. Fine young
plants, 15 cents; strong plants, 50 cents.
THE "OLD ORIGINAL SWORD FERN," Nephrolepis
Exaltata — This is the "old original Sword Fern,"
the "daddy" of them all, the one plant from
which all the Nephrolepis we offer sprang. It is
entirely different from any of its progeny, having
narrow fronds that are long and of very erect
growth. F. r this reason it is more largely used
as a centerpiece in vases than are any of its
descendants. Fine young plants, 15 cents; strong
plants, 50 cents.
Special Offer:
The Fifteen Beantifnl Ferns as named, costing $2.70. for $2.25.
Fifteen Ferns in strong plants, costing $S.75, for $8.00.
The
Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes
We have selected a few of the hardiest and most satisfactory varieties for filling Fern dishes, than
which there is no prettier table decoration for winter. Price, 10 cents each, or we will send six distinct
Dwarf Ferns for 50 cents. We have six other dis-
tinct Dwarf Ferns. We will send the twelve for
85 cents. These will make a fine full Fern dish
for the table.
ADIANTUM FORMOSU3I — The popular Maiden Hair
Fern; very beautiful and graceful.
ASPIDIUM TSUSSIMENSE — The most valuable for
Fern dishes; of strong, but dwarf and graceful
habit, of good color and of the best keeping
qualities. A clean, good grower and very orna-
mental.
PTERIS ADANTODDES — One of the finest Ferns.
Has very decorative and handsome fronds.
CYRTOMIIM FALCATUM, or HOLLY FERN — A
beautiful and rapidly growing Fern that succeeds
exceedingly well, small plants making fine spe-
cimens in a short time. Fronds resemble branches
of holly, from which it takes its name.
PTERIS CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA — A very pretty
and useful variegated variety, with silver mark-
. ings.
PTERIS WTMSETTI — A beautiful low-growing
Fern, suitable for table dishes.