K e I s e y ' s Hardy American "P I a n i s 
HARDY NATIVE FERNS, Con. 
PHEGOPTERIS phegopteris {polypodioiJes). Long Beech Fern. 4-9 '"• Common 
species, but valuable. 25c. ea., fi.75 for 10. 
POLYPODIUM falcatum. Rare western species. 35c. ea., $2.50 for 10. 
vulgare. Polypody. 3-10 in. Elegant hardy evergreen Fern covering rocks. loc. ea., 
75r. for lO. 
PTERIS aquilina. Eagle Fern, 2-4 ft. The common brake. large and showy 
species. IOC. ea., 75c. for 10. 
SCOLOPENDRIUM scolopendrium (-vulgare). Hart's Tongue. 7-18 in. A rare 
Fern with single fronds. 45c. ea., #3.50 for 10. 
WOODSIA ilvensis. Rusty Woodsia. 4-10 in. Tufted species growing m rocks. 
20c. ea.. f 1 .50 for 10. 
obtusa. Blunt-Lobc-d Woodsia. 6-15 in. Broad, short fronds, 20c. ea.. J1.50 tor 10. 
WOODWARDIA areolata [anguslifolia) . Net-Veined Chain Fern. 1-2 ft. Moist 
situations. 35c. ea. . $2.50 for 10. , , , , 
virginica. Virginia Chain Fern. 1-2 ft. A good species for the bog garden. 20c. 
ea., $1.25 for 10. 
Insectivorous, Aquatic and Bo^ Plants 
N nearly all grounds large or small there are wet places, either streams, 
ponds or bogs, and often by judicious treatment these spots can be made 
the most attractive bit of land- or waterscape. Bog plants usually are 
very remarkable in shape and color of leaf and flo\ver and very beauti- 
ful The bog Orchids may be found under the Orchid Section and in- 
clude the showy Cypripedium reginae, Calopogons, Habenarias, etc., 
and other herbaceous plants and small shrubs that do well in bog or in 
very wet places are given under their respective headings. We gladly 
give advice on this subject. 
fiif ,izes folloivinir the names indicate the variation in heights 
Nfew h'II'/ attained hy the plants in their ivild state. Under cultivation they usu- 
^•Vl y ■ / ally reach the heights given. 
»l\ IM/ Lower prices in larger quantities than here offered on application. 
ACORUS calamus. Sweet Flag. 2-6 ft. Yellowish green. Light green 
Oi-uils. leaves. Good for shallow water and bog. 15c. ea. 
ASTER puniceus. Red-Stalk or Purple-Stem Aster. 3-8 ft. Lilac- 
blue. Tall-growing marsh species, making a striking display in 
late September. loc. ea., 75c. for 10. 
CALLA palustris. Water Arum. 4-8 in. White. Resembling the 
cultivated calla though smaller. Elegant bog plant. 15c. ea., 
f I for 10. 
CALTH A palustris. Marsh Marigold. 1-2 ft. Bright yellow One 
of our showiest early-flowering bog plants. 25c. ea., ^1.50 for 10. 
CASTALIA (Symphaea) brakeleyi rosea. Improved Pink Water 
Lily A hybrid from the best form of Castalia tiiherosa, crossed 
with the rare Cape Cod Pink Water Lily. The original plant 
produces leaves 16 inches in diameter and flowers 8 
inches across, of a beautiful pink, the richest and most 
powerful fragrance of the hardy varieties. $3 ea. 
odorata. White Water Lily. Few aquatics equal this 
for hardiness and effect. 20c. ea., ^1.50 for 10. 
odorata rosea. Pink Cape Cod Water Lily. Bright 
pink. This famous variety is very rare and valuable, 
fi ea., f6 for 10. 
CHRYSAMPHORA (Darlingtonia) californica. Cali- 
fornia Pitcher Plant. 6-12 in. Nodding purple flow- 
ers. A rare bog plant, very interesting. Mulch with 
sphagnum moss. 40c. ea., $3.50 for 10. 
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Dionaea inuscipula. Venus' F!y-Trap. 
