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Title: Childs' fall catalog of "bulbs that bloom" plants shrubs-fruits etc.
Identifier: childsfallcatalo00john_10 (find matches)
Year: 1917 (1910s)
Authors: John Lewis Childs (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Vegetables; Bulbs (Plants); Seeds; Flowers; Fruit
Publisher: Floral Park, N. Y. : John Lewis Childs, Inc.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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46 John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y.
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New Boston Ferns Here are the latest and some of the most superb Bos- ton Ferns. All the new varieties up to date. Childsi (Childs' Boston Fern)—This remarkable new sort which originated in our greenhouse, being a sport from Muscosa. The fronds are short, narrow and rigid, held mostly erect in dense masses which make a most peculiar and attractive plant. Each plant be- comes a tuft of very dark and very light green fo- liage, the voung fronds being light in color at first, but deepening to a rich dark green as they mature. It is exceedingly robust and will stand lots of abuse and look well all the time. Very distinct. Fine plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.00. Splendida, or Big Four — This is the most wonderful Fern of them all. It combines the good qualities of the four most popular sorts. It has the grace of a •'Boston," the wavy effect of a "Roosevelt." the fluffy effect of an "Ostrich Plume,*' and the uniqueness of the "Fish Tail." Some fronds will be straight "Bos- ton," others will be true "Roosevelt," in others the ends of the pinnae will be the feathery "Ostrich Plume,"*while in others the ends of the pinnae will be the genuine "Fish Tail." This is the strongest grower of the Nephrolepis. We have no hesitancy m saying that this is the most valuable of all. It well deserves the name of Big Four Fern." Be sure and try it. 30c each; 4 for $1 00. Emerald Fleece — This new Fern which we originated and are now offering for the first time, has the thick- est, most compact, feathery, or fleecy character of any yet introduced. It is like velvet, or more properly like lively green wool. It is a great improvement on the Babv or Lace Fern offered on page 4 5. It is dis- tinct. The thickness of the fronds and their exquis- ite feathery or fleecy texture has no rival in any other variety. Habit dwarf and a compact grower. Color beautiful clear live green. In many ways this is the most beautiful Boston Fern. Certainly the best of all the dwarf varieties. 60c each. Tuberosa Plumosa—Exqui>itPly beautiful: the lateral- or the fronds streaming out and drooping and curling like ostrich feathers. Color, darker and richer green than others. Habit fine, making a plant of great beauty. 30c each; 2 for 50c. Todaeoides (London, B. F.) — This is after the style of Whitmanii, belonging to the Ostrich Plume type ot Nephrolepis. It is claimed by its introducers that it does not run back so badly as Whitmanii. We believe it to be somewhat of a stronger grower. Certainly a fine Fern. 40c each. NEW BOSTON FERN, TUBEROSA PLUMOSA Whitmanii Compacta — This is a condensed form of the "Ostrich Plume Fern," with valuable characteristics added, the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds, which are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or more were condensed in one. Graceful beyond description. $1.00 each. Fish Tail (Furcans) — This is a grand Fern, entirely distinct from any of the other varieties of Nephro- lepis. 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 ap- pearance, very effective. It grows into the most shapely plant. Grand for house culture. 25c each. Giatrari — A dwarf form of Scotti, growing compact and is quite distinct and valuable. 80c each. Harrisi — This is on the order of Mrs. Roosevelt, but with more distinct lobes, and much larger and stronger fronds. It is even larger than Robusta, and makes a most superb specimen. Si.00 each. Millsi — Finer than Elegantissima, more dwarf, but with larger and wider fronds. Hardy, robust and will stand lots of abuse. 30c each; 3 for 75c. Pictinata—This is a dwarf form of Pasadena Boston Fern, with verv narrow, upright fronds and lots of them. An exquisite little Fern in every way. 7 5c each. Wanamaker — In presenting this new Boston Fern we feel confident that it will make a place for itself. A "sport" from Scholzeli, with longer, narrower, grace- fully drooping fronds. It is not so campact in growth and is a durable house Fern. It is a rapid grower, making an abundance of fronds, and is quite distinct from any other. 7 5c each. Verona — A larger and coarser form of the Baby or Goodi Fern. Very hard and tough, making a wide- spreading plant of the most beautiful form. Semi- dwarf. 7 5c each. One each of all the 13 New Boston Ferns on this page for $6.00. They are a grand lot. Childs' Native Humus is Great For Ferns See Cover Page.

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