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	*Asplenium antiguum 'Victoria'* the 'Curly Japanese Birdnest Fern' A lovely form of birdnest fern that has 'ruffled' and 'curled' leaf margins. Very attractive, and somewhat smaller than most other forms it is suited to pot culture, terrariums or even growing epiphytically in very moist conditions. Nice medium sized plants with leaves to 8in long, in 4in pots. $6.00 #1131
	*Catopsis morreniana* A small handsome clumping plant with tight little rosettes of light green leaves, dusted with a silvery powder, and a branching yellowish inflorescence. Very adaptable, can be mounted or grown in soil. Spineless leaves, suitable for frogs. Offsets, only $3.00 #776P
	*Davallia fejeensis 'Plumosa'* ‘Lacy Hare's Foot Fern’ This epiphytic fern is one of the most commonly grown hanging basket ferns because of its ease of care and beauty. The long-lasting fronds are very finely divided and form a drooping cascade. The rhizome is covered with cinnamon colored hairs. Nice plants in 4in pots, $4.50 #1957
	Dischidia bengalensis An interesting species with slender vines and narrow, well spaced, glaucous-green succulent leaves. Nice cork-mounted plants, $15.00 #78
	*Dischidia nummularia* An attractive miniature. A vining species with slender stems covered in tiny, quarter-inch, rounded, convex, fleshy, grayish green leaves. Grows well on moss-covered wood, in a hanging basket or as a terrarium plant. Mounted plants on cork, $15.00 #3920
	*Dischidia ovata ‘Watermelon Leaf’* This handsome species has succulent, ovate leaves arranged on a thin vine. White veining contrasts with dark green, and strong light will bring a rosy tint. Flowers are nice, green with purple striping, borne in small clusters. Cork mounted plants. *$15.00 #4161*
	*Dischidia ruscifolia 'Million Hearts'* A vining Asclepiad closely related to Hoya. Native to the Philippines, it is an epiphyte in open forests. The plants forms thin stems with many closely spaced, heart-shaped leaves and produces tiny, white, fragrant flowers. Does best in a well draining mix, allow to dry some before watering again. Established on cork mounts, $15.00 #3020
	*Dischidia species variegated* An unidentified Dischidia novelty with half-inch rounded leaves showing nice white variegation. This is one of the species which is not an ant plant, but rather succulent and vining. Generous growth growing epiphytically on cork mounts. $15.00 #6377
	*Guzmania lingulata ‘Mini’* A beautiful, miniature form of this species, just as though it was tailor made for terrariums. These little plants are very leafy and reach maturity at only 4 to 5in tall, fitting comfortably in a 2in pot! The foliage is bright green, and the inflorescence is a scape with a star shaped cluster of orange bracts. Ideal for a moist terrarium. Mature plants, $8.00 #5044
	*Helxine soleirolii 'Baby Tears'* A carpet-like ground cover with tiny round leaves, sometimes known as ‘Irish Moss’ is actually member of the Urticaceae. It has tiny white flowers, fleshy stems and leaves. Needs constant moisture and thrives in terrariums. Outdoors, zone 10 and higher. Full 4in pots, $4.00 #7290
	*Microgramma lycopodioides* A creeping epiphytic fern with a slender, many branching rhizome, covered with rusty-brown scales and simple fronds that are thin and papery, about 2in long. Makes a superior hanging basket plant and will grow well mounted. Easy to grow, keep slightly moist but not wet. Nice specimens in 2in net pots, $6.00 #4257
	*Microsorum thailandicum ’Oil Fern’* A unique, strap-leafed fern with deep green leaves that have a distinct bluish metallic sheen, like oil on water. A clump forming species that is a limestone lithophyte in it’s S.E. Asian habitat. It likes high humidity and warmth. A collector item suited well to terrarium use. Nice looking plants in 4in pots, $10.00 #7316
	*Neoregelia amandae* A small, somewhat tubular species with fairly stiff leaves, glossy green on the upper side and banded with silvery- ray on the underside. The apiculate leaf tips and throat are slightly purple. The large flowers are white. A small collectible species that works well in terrariums. 4in pots, $10.00 #4407
	*Neoregelia chlorosticta 'Pink Stars'* There are several forms of this species in cultivation and this one is unique in that it has pink flowers, instead of white. A 6 it 8in rosette with mottled green leaves, with red veneer and red tips. The throat is colorful with pink, white and green. 4in pots, $7.50 #5752
	*Neoregelia rubrifolia* An obscure species that is a gem for hybridists. A cute small grower, about 6 to 8in, forming an upright rosette of fairly stiff green, bronzy-tinted leaves that are barred with deep red. At anthesis, the center flushes red. Nice for a 4in pot or hanging basket with its stoloniferous habit and does well in terrariums. 4in pots, $7.50 #5358
	*Peperomia argyreia 'Watermelon Pep'* A lovely little terrarium or pot plant with delightfully decorative foliage. The petioles are bright red and the peltate (umbrella-like) leaves are green with silver bands radiating out from the center. A tropical jewel. Nice plants in 4in pots, $4.50 #5479
	*Peperomia caperata ‘Ripple Leaf’* This is an outstanding little species that stays small, forming tight clusters of showy leaves on 3 to 6in stems. The peltate leaves are heart-shaped, about 2 to 3in across and bullate, or deeply corrugated or ribbed. Colors are variable, from green to red and even variegated, often highlighted with frosted ridges. Great windowsill plants or for use in terrariums or tropical rock gardens. All plants are full, in 2 1/2in pots. We have several color forms and orders for multiple plants will be given a variety. $2.50 each #5783 or 3 for $6.00 #5783C
	*Peperomia species Venezuela* This is a ’generic’ epiphytic species that we collected in 2000 in Venezuela and have just grown as a specimen since. We finally split it up and now have some to offer. It forms long, branching stems with fairly narrow, light green, succulent leaves. The inflorescences are quite long and narrow, as with most species. 4in pots, $6.00 #1584
	*Polypodium aureum ‘Mandaianum’* The ‘Bear’s Paw Fern’ is a beautiful blue-green fern with graceful ornately lobed, crispate margins on its broad delicate fronds. A stunning plant for terrariums (until it grows too large) or a hanging basket. An easy to grow, lovely fern. 4in pots, $4.00 #5803
	*Polypodium falax* A South American species that has rather glabrous, green, palmate or crested fronds. A truly beautiful species. Loves moist conditions. Nice 4in pots, $6.00 #2891
	*Polypodium formosanum 'Cristatum'* the ‘E.T. Fern’ or ‘Frog Foot Fern’ A unique footed fern with green rhizomes that look altogether otherworldly, hence the name ‘E.T. fern’. The foliage is delicately graceful, with soft leaves about a foot long. Can be grown mounted on treefern or does well in a hanging basket, where the rhizomes will eventually cover the entire surface. Keep shaded and a little moist, but not wet. 4in pots for just $6.00 #3042
	*Selaginella erythropus ’Ruby Red’* Maybe the most stunning species of this moss and fern relative. A clustering, low-growing species from Brazil that has a full appearance and a unique coloration. The upper surface is deep green while the undersides are burgundy red. The leaves naturally twist and curl so both sides are visible at all times. Full 4in pots, $7.50 #6888
	*Selaginella flabellata 'Cypress Moss'* A very handsome tropical Selaginella with graceful, deep-green fronds growing erect to over 12in tall. May be a bit large for some terrariums, but is hardy and sturdy enough to withstand small animals climbing on it. Also makes a great pot plant or an attractive addition to the landscape in warm areas. 4in pots, $4.50 #6192
	*Selaginella species ‘Lacy Spikemoss’* A really nice, low-grower new on the scene. We do not know the species or native range, but it is vigorous and easy growing with short, very branchy stems and lots of adventitious roots. It is very full and dense, dark green with new growth lighter green. Full 4in pots, $4.50 #3528
	*Vriesea 'Astrid'* A small grower with many narrow, soft leaves in a full rosette. The inflorescence is a purple spike with polystichously arranged flowers. Young plants in 4in pots, $8.00 #2982
	*Vriesea corcovadensis* An interesting stoloniferous Tillandsialike Vriesea with a somewhat bulbous base and upright growth of rather stiff, striated leaves. The inflorescence is simple or branched with white tipped red floral bracts. Corcovado, the Brazilian mountain with the giant statue of Christ was the type locality of this plant. Rarely seen. Large offsets, $8.00 #3376P

= Great for Terrariums