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CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
NATIVE FERNS, continued 
ASPLENIUM Filix-f cemina is the Lady 
Fern, and I consider the two forms that 
I offer of this among the very best of our 
native Ferns. It is a large Fern and the 
fronds may arise to 4 feet in height, and 
are of the most pleasing green and very 
fragrant. They die to the ground in the 
winter, but make an astonishingly rapid 
growth in the early spring. I recom- 
mend planting this with other Ferns 
liberally in new beds, for they grow well 
the first year, and keep the bed attrac- 
tive while slower Ferns are establishing 
themselves. Very large plants, $1 each. 
Good plants 50 cts. each, and very 
satisfactory small plants at 25 cts. each. 
Special rates on quantities. 
A. Filix-fcemina cyclorum is a 
synonym for the A. spinulosum of my 
last catalogue. It is an evergreen. A 
most useful Fern. Prices as above. 
ASPIDIUM munitum imbricans. 
The dark green Sword Fern of the 
coast region. Satisfactory either out- 
side or in boxes. May be planted in 
rustic, vases with splendid effect. 25 cts. 
and 50 cts. each, $10 per 100; very 
Adiantum pedatum, the Five-Finger Fern ,ar S e plants at $1 each. 
A. munitum is the Oregon form ol 
the Sword Fern; very pretty. Small plants, 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
A. aculeatum lobatum. In my opinion our handsomest large Fern. The large 
Ironds are finely cut and graceful. 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1 each. 
A. rigidum. A Sword Fern with light -colored fronds. Much used by florists in 
California. Will do well in dry places. 15 cts., 25 cts., and 50 cts. each, $10 per 100. 
CHEILANTHES californica. A Fern growing in exposed places near rocks. It is 
very dainty, and when once established it will stand the driest summers. Not over 
6 inches high. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
C. gracillima. In habit like the above, but the fronds are cut into little bead-like 
sections. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
CYSTOPTERIS fragilis dies down in the summer and comes up in early winter; 
delightfully fresh and green little fronds not over a foot high. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
GYMNOGRAMMA triangularis. The California Cold Fern. A most dainty small 
Fern, with a rich golden yellow coloring on the under side of the fronds. Each frond is 
of a firm texture, lasting for a long time. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $6 per 100. 
LOMARIA spicant. A handsome, dark green Fern from the coast bogs. Crows from 
1 to 2 feet high. Ornamental, and takes to pot culture. 15 cts., 25 cts., and 50 cts. each. 
PELLiEA densa. Related to the Chcilanthes in habit, but more like a Maidenhair 
in delicacy. Easily grown. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
P. andromedasfolia. The Coffee Fern. A most dainty and satisfactory Fern. While 
almost as dainty as Maidenhair, it stands much drier conditions, and does well in the 
drier portions of the state. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
POLYPODIUM californicum is the Licorice Root, or Rock Fern, which grows on 
the faces of our rocks, and frequently can be seen on the trunks of trees. Best moved in 
summer, as it starts its growth with the rains. I sell mats of them at 50 cts., with the 
dirt and mold kept with them; single roots at 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
PTERIS. The Brake. Grows well and is most graceful and restful, especially the 
new fronds early in the season. Crows from 2 to 6 feet high. 15 cts. each, $1 .25 per doz. 
WOODWARDIA radicans. The great Chain Fern of California. Crows as high as 
12 leet. Splendid in cultivation. Large plants, 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1 each. 
WOODSIA oregona might be described as a Tiny Lady Fern, and grows not over 
8 inches high, with fresh green fronds. Either variety, 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
Special prices for Ferns in quantity either small or large. Let me fill your fern-bed for you. 
