HARDY NATIVE GARDEN PLANTS 
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HARDY FERNS 
The Ferris in this list are all hardy and will grow in 
most garden soils. Plant in places where it is most al¬ 
ways moist but not too wet (except where otherwise 
noted). Those with running root stalks should not be 
planted too deep, the crowns should be just below the 
surface of the ground. Where it is possible, dig in 
plenty of leaf mold to make the ground porous. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM, Maidenhair Fern. One of the 
most beautiful of all ferns, reaching a height of from 
12-18 inches. Plant in rich moist soil about an inch 
below the surface of the ground and about 18 inches 
apart. Price 25c each, $2 per 10, $12 per 100. 
ASPLENIUM PLATYNEURON, Ebony Fern. Very well 
suited for the rock garden, fronds narrow, 6-15 inches 
tall, and very straight. Price 25c each, $2 per 10, 
$12 per 100. 
ATHYRIUM FILIXFEMINA, Lady Fern. A large beauti¬ 
ful fern 11/2-3 feet high, finely cut foliage Excellent 
for single specimen planting. Price 25c each, $2 for 
10, $12 per 100. 
CAMPTOSORUS RHIZOPHYLLUS, Walking Fern. Tap¬ 
ering fronds, 4-12 inches long. Price 25c each, $2.50 
per 10, $15 per 100. 
DENNSTEDIA PUNCTILOBULA, Hay-scented Fern. 
Good for all around use. Grows in either sun or shade. 
Propagates itself by underground root stalks, forms 
dense masses in rich porous soil. Price 25c each, $1.50 
per 10, $10 per 100. 
DRYOPTER1S LINNAEANA, Oak Fern. Grows about 
one foot high, has triangular fronds 3-5 inches wide. 
Price 25c each, $2 per 10, $12 per 100. 
DRYOPTER1S SPINULOSA, Toothed Woodfern. Fine 
for a mass evergreen ground cover, grows 1-2 feet 
high. Price 25c each, $2 per 10, $12 per 100. 
DRYOPTERIS MARGINALIS, Leather Woodfern. The 
same as the preceding only not so finely toothed. Price 
25c each, $2 per 10, $12 per 100. 
