. Improved Ostrich Plume Fern. A Beautiful New Fern. PTERIS CHILDSII. The most beautiful of all the Pteris, and as it produces no spores it can only be propagated by division, and will always be scarce. It is a strong grower, and makes handsome specimens for the exhibition table. The fronds are large, with the pinnae deeply dentated and undulated on the edges and crested lips. $ each. FICUS LITESCENS (Mistletoe Fig,. A new species which is especially interesting on account of its free and prolific fruiting qualities, it bearing at each leaf axil a small fig, which, at first green, changes
. Improved Ostrich Plume Fern. A Beautiful New Fern. PTERIS CHILDSII. The most beautiful of all the Pteris, and as it produces no spores it can only be propagated by division, and will always be scarce. It is a strong grower, and makes handsome specimens for the exhibition table. The fronds are large, with the pinnae deeply dentated and undulated on the edges and crested lips. $ each. FICUS LITESCENS (Mistletoe Fig,. A new species which is especially interesting on account of its free and prolific fruiting qualities, it bearing at each leaf axil a small fig, which, at first green, changes to a pale yellow ; the dark green foliage is small, the whole plant reminding one of a branch of mistletoe. An excellent subject for the window gar- den. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. FICUS PANDURATA. (The Majestic Rubber Plant.) A truly majestic plant. Its gigantic leaves, which frequently measure 10 inches in width by 15 inches in length, are irregular in outline, are of a rich, deep green with creamy-white veins and of remarkable substance, enabling the plant to flourish under the most unfavorable conditions. One of the finest foliage plants of recent years. The stock is limited, and orders will be filled in strict rotation. Good specimens, 15 inches high, $ each.
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