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Title: Native and exotic plants, trees & shrubs
Identifier: CAT31285742 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Royal Palm Nurseries; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Palms Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs
Publisher: Oneco, Fla. : Royal Palm Nurseries, Reasoner Bros.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Ferns and Selaginellas 41
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Selaginella Emiliana. PTERIS tremula, continued. and for all decorating. Grows 2 feet in height and makes a fine specimen plant. 10 cts. and 15 cts. each. P. VIctoriae. A delicately cut Fern, resembling P. eretica, but very much smaller; has variegated foliage. Fine species. 10 cts., 15 cts. and 20 cts. each. SELACINELLA. Club Moss. These delicate plants are reminders of the prehistoric coal age, as they then grew remarkably large and lovely; they are mostly dwarf now, and are cultivated with Ferns; they make magnificent specimens for Wardian cases, for table decorations, and for bouquets, as well as for other minor uses. They are all very beautiful; of extremely easy growth. S. cuspidata. A lovely tufted species, growing about 6 inches high. A fine pleasing variety, es- pecially suitable for small jardinieres and fern- dishes. 10 cts., 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. S. Emiliana. A very charming variety, making a dense clump, with many stems. It forms fine specimens, and is a good cutting sort. Fine plants. 10 cts., 15 cts. and 25 cents each. S. hemaetodes (Incorrectly listed as S. flahel- lata previously). A beautiful Guatemalan species, with large, spreading, fern-like branches. Grows 10 inches high; magnificent. 10 cts., 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. S. Krausslana. A delicate West Indian creep- ing sort, invaluable for edging for greenhouse beds, tubs, etc., and for bouquets. 10 cts. each. S. Martensii variegata. This is nicely varie- gated with white. A delicate, upright species, with heavy fronds. Has air-roots, which help hold the stems upright; very good. 10 cts. and 15 cts. each. S. uncinata. A quick-growing creeper with many shades of green and bronze. Called oft-times Rainbow Moss. Useful for edging or for covering a surface quickly. 10 cts. each. Masses of it, 25 cts. each. S. Vogelii. Splendid, erect species, growing 1 to 2^2 feet high and forming dense clumps. It is very fine and showy. Rare. 25 cts. each. S. Willdenovii. A choice, large-growing sort, with fronds of blue, green and bronze. It throws up creeping stems 8 to 10 feet long. Very quick grower and valuable for a large fernery. One of the finest sorts of all. 20 cts. each. WOODWARDIA augustifolia.* Native creep- ing Fern, growing in moist, mucky soil, of dwarf habit. Leaves very coarsely divided. 10 cts. each. W. Virginica.* Large native Fern. Suitable as a background in a fernery of hardy varieties. Grows up to 3 feet high and spreads quickly. 10 cts. each. No. !• Collection of five strong Ferns for 40 cents, postpaid. (Our selection only.) No. 2. Collection of ten Ferns, including some of the rarer sorts, all very choice sorts, for $1, postpaid. (Our selection only.) No. 3. Collection of five Ferns in large size, of great decorative value, fine sorts, $1.25, postpaid. Ql^^Please read all Business Remarks and Rules—especially Rules 4 and 8. You will find it to your interest. NORTHERN TESTIMONIALS Received plants in fine condition and am more than pleased with them. Thaiak yon for prompt delivers' and fine selection.—C. Knehule, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Palms came in good order and every way satisfactory. I expected they would be spoiled, having been nineteen days on the way, but they had been so well packed that they were in fine order, and roots still damp. The sizes were all that could be asked for.—Prof. F. M. Smith Arcade, N. Y. Your shipment arrived, and I am more than pleased. Thanks for the extras.-T. S. Wright, Springfield, Ky.

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