26 CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
selves. Very large plants, $i each. Good plants 50 cts. each, and very satisfactory 
small plants at 25 cts. each. Special rates on quantities. 
A. Filix-foemina, var. cyclorum is a synonym for the A. spinulosum of my last cata- 
logue. It is an evergreen. A most useful Fern. Prices as above. 
ASPIDIUM munitum, var. imbricans. The dark green Sword Fern of the coast 
region. The illustration shows its fine habit well. A most satisfactory Fern, 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 large plants at $1 each. 
A. munitum is the Oregon form of the Sword Fern; similar and very pretty. Small 
plants, 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
A. aculeatum, var. lobatum. In my opinion our handsomest large Fern. The large 
fronds are finely cut and graceful. See illustration. 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1 each. 
A. rigidtun. One of the Sword Ferns with light-colored fronds. The large Fern so 
much used by florists in floral pieces in California. Very satisfactory and 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, with 
Ihe most delightfully fresh and green little fronds not over a foot high. More like a 
dainty little Lady Fern. 15 cts. each. Si. 25 per doz. 
GYMNOGRAMMA triangularis. The California Gold 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 te.\ture, lasting for a long time. One of my favorite plants for planting in 
masses. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $6 per 100. 
LOMARIA spicant. A handsome, dark green Fern from the coast bogs. Grows from 
I to 2 feet high. Very ornamental, and takes to ordinary pot culture. 15 cts., 25 cts., 
and 50 cts. each. 
PELLvEA densa. Related to the Cheilanthes in habit, but more like a Maidenhair 
in delicacy. Easily grown. 15 cts. each, Si. 25 per doz. 
P. andromedaBfolia. The Coflee Fern. A most dainty and satisfactory l''ern. 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, making solid mats of green in winter, and also frequently can 
be seen on the trunks of trees. Best moved in sununer, 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. 
P. Scoulerii is a much larger, finer and (luite rare species which Is evergreen. 
50 cts. each. 
PTERIS. The Brake. A very common Fern, yet one of the best in a garden. It 
grows well and is most graceful and restful, especially the new fronds early in the season. 
Makes a vigorous growth from 2 to 6 feet high. 15 cts. each, Si. 25 per doz. 
WOODWARDIA radicans. The great Chain Fern of Califor nia. Grows as high as 
12 feet. Splendid in cultivation. Large plants, 25 cts., 50 cts., and Si each. 
WOODSLA oregona might be described as a Tiny Lady Fern, and grows not over 
8 niches high, with fresh green fronds. Either variety, 15 cts. each. Si. 25 per doz. 
Special prices for Ferns In quantity either small or large. Let me fill your fern 
bed for you 
