Tropical Ferns

Blechnum
Silver Lady - Silver Lady looks more like
a palm tree than a fern, very upright. Can be used
Ferns
indoors or out. Use as a pot plant, not suitable for
Choose from a great selection of Tropical ferns, grown from Dutch tissue culture. The liners
hanging baskets.
are literally bursting with multiple fronds. In our production, these ferns have outperformed
Humata tyermanni traditional sources, exhibiting excellent vigor and multiple branching.
White Rabbits Foot - Native of Central
China, this interesting fern produces fuzzy white
rhizomes that look like little rabbits feet! Beautiful
foliage too. Good for 10 or smaller pots.
Hardy Ferns
Nephrolepis biserrata Cyrtomium falcatum
Macho - Broad, dark green foliage with an Japanese Holly Fern Zones 7-10
open habit and rather leathery leaves. Useful in Shiny, holly-type leaves form the graceful fronds.
the landscape or as a house plant. Can be grown Semi-evergreen outdoors, it doubles as an indoor
in wetter conditions than other ferns. Use in 10 or plant since it withstands dry air, drafts, and low light.
larger pots or baskets. 18-30.

Nephrolepis cordifolia Cyrtomium fortunei

Sword Fern - Fronds are tough and leathery,
with thick upright habit. Attractive, forest green foliage
can also be used as cut greens in the florist trade. Fast
growing. Under low light conditions, habit is more
trailing. Good for all pot sizes. Cold hardy to 25oF.
Nephrolepis exaltata
Boston Blue Bells - The most popular
Boston type in Europe. Fast growing and very uniform.
Tight compact habit, making it excellent for mass
production. Good for 3-12 pots.
Hardy Holly Fern Zones 5-9
A relative of the Japanese Holly Fern, but less glossy
leaves and more cold-tolerant. 18-30
Dryopteris erythrosora
Autumn Fern Zones 5-9
An outstanding contrast plant for the shade garden.
New growth is the color of autumn leaves maturing
to dark, shiny green. 18-24
Dryopteris felix-mas Silver Lady

Barnes Male Fern Zones 4-8

Nephrolepis exaltata Large, upright fern, excellent for dry, shady borders.
Long, narrow fronds. Usually evergreen. Drought
Boston True - The original tried and true, tolerant. 33-39.
and the Grandfather of many of the other Nephro-
lepis varieties on the market! Fast growing with large Dryopteris remota
fronds. Good for all pot sizes.
Remote Wood Fern Zones 4-8
A strong grower, tolerating extremes in temperatures.
Nephrolepis exaltata Medium green fronds with shaggy, golden-brown
Fluffy Ruffles - A real beauty, with very stems. 24-36.
closely drawn fronds which create a fluffy appear-
ance and almost leathery texture. Similar to Corditas,
but grows a little faster. Good for all pot sizes.

Nephrolepis exaltata
Montana - This is a very strong Boston variety
with dark green fronds and compact uniform growth.
Hardly any yellow leaves at the heart of the plant,
and very few rhyzomes...easy to keep looking good! White Rabbits Foot
Does well in all pot sizes or baskets.

Nephrolepis exaltata
Teddy Jr. - A mutation of Roosevelt with fronds
at first a light green, turning to darker green as they
become older. Very stable variety which can be
grown under more difficult conditions. Compact, but
suitable for all pot sizes. 12-15 weeks for 4.

Nephrolepis obliterata
Emerald Queen - A sterile form of Sword
Ferns

Fern, very hardy and strong. Excellent for indoor use

and outdoors. Leaflets are a little broader than Sword
Fern. Under high light conditions, habit is more erect.
Can withstand full sun. Useful in 4-12 containers.

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Macho
 Sword Fern Boston Blue Bell Boston True

Fluffy Ruffles Montana Teddy Jr.

Emerald Queen Japanese Holly Fern Hardy Holly Fern

Autumn Fern Barnes Male Fern Remote Wood Fern

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