\ Hardy Ferns 

 ''The fine laces bordering the fabric 

 of plant- life' '--Anon. 



Some of the most beautiful creations in plant life are found among the ferns. 

 They are a necessity in constructing the water garden, rock garden, wild gar- 

 den, or woodland border. Ranging from dwarf to almost gigantic habit of 

 growth, they are adaptable to many uses in attaining desired effects. 



Moisture and an acid soil are the requirements for good results. We oflFer in the 

 following list only those varieties which have proven satisfactory when domesti- 

 cated. 



Prices: S.25 each; Sl.50 per 10; Si 2.00 per 100 unless otherwise noted. 



ADIANTUM pendatum (American Mai- 

 denhair Fern). One of the best of our native 

 ferns. Fronds delicate green on black stems. 

 1 foot. 



ASPLINIUM platyneuron (Ebony 

 Spleenwort). A small fern, reaching height 

 of 12 to 15 inches, "^"^ell suited for rock 

 work. 



Cypripedinvt specfabile and Hardy Fenn 

 at home 



A. trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleen- 

 wort). A small fern which adapts itself to 

 the rockery, where it does exceedingly well. 

 Narrow fronds. 3 to 6 inches long. 



CYSTOPTERIS fragilis (Fragil Bladder 

 Fern). Reaching height of only 6 to 8 Inches, 

 with fronds two or three times divided. 



DRYOPTERIS cristata (Crested Wood- 

 fern). Succeeds best in wet places, attaining 

 height of about one foot. 



OSMUNDA cinnamonea ( Cinnamon 

 Fern). Ends of fronds cinnamon colored, 

 making the variety very conspicuous. Does 

 well in open or shaded positions in wet soils. 

 2 to 5 feet. 



S .30 each $2.00 per 10 $15.00 per 100 



POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common Poly- 

 pody). One of the best evergreen species for 

 rock gardens. 4 to 10 inches high. 



POLYSTICHUM acrostichoides (Christ- 

 mas Fern). An evergreen variety having deep 

 green divided fronds. Plant in shaded loca- 

 tions, in either dry or moist soils. 1 to 2 feet. 



WOODSIA ilvensis (Rusty Woodsia). 



Thrives in a shady, moist location. 6 inches 

 high. 



W. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Woodsia). \cr\ 

 desirable for rock work. 6 to 12 inches. 

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The most pleasing planting is the result 

 of: first — fine quality nursery stock; 

 second — proper planting; third — care 

 after planting. 



Inquire about this three -fold service 

 the next time you. visit Towson Nur- 

 series. 



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