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Ferns 
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*Adiantum pedatum (Hardy Maidenhair 
Pern). Most attractive of our native Ferns; 
black stems with delicate green fronds: 
does well in moist spots .$0.fi5 $1.70 $12.00 
*Aspidium acrostichoides (Wood Fern). (Po- 
lystichum). An evergreen species with 
deep green, divided fronds. Should be 
planted in a shady position. 12 inches . . . 
*Aspidium spinulosum. (Dryopteris spinu- 
losa). (Spinulosa Wood Fern). An ever¬ 
green variety that requires rich, well 
drained soil. 18 to 24 inches. 
*Aspleninm fillx-foemina (Lady Fern). Grows 
in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 
3 feet . 
*Cystopteris bulbifera (Bladder Fern). Light 
green fronds which attain a length of 
nearly 3 feet, make it useful for massing 
on moist banks or for lining walks where 
a low carpet effect is desired. Plant the 
crowns just at the surface and 8 inches 
apart . 
*Dicksonia punctilobula (Dennstaedtia punc- 
tilobula). (Hay-scented or Gossamer Fern). 
Grows well in either sun or shade. 18 to 
24 inches. Very erect with broad fronds, 
of a soft, woolly texture. 
*Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). Re¬ 
quires wet places either in sun or shade. 
12 inches . 
*Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 
Erect fronds, drooping at tips, with bright 
cinnamon colored spores at ends of fronds; 
a very conspicuous variety . 
*Osmunda Claytoniana (Interrupta). A dis¬ 
tinct and very beautiful native species; 
foliage velvety green, with prominent 
brown spores in middle of fronds. 
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*Osmunda regalis (The Royal Fern). Won¬ 
derful in damp, marshy places, where its 
rich yellowish green foliage and golden 
stems make very striking subjects . 
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*Polypodium vulgare (Common Polypody). 
One of the best evergreen species for rock- 
work. Grows 4 to 10 inches high, form¬ 
ing dense mats. Plant about 4 to 6 inches 
apart for quick results and cover the new 
bulbs slightly . 
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*Struthiopteris germanica (The Ostrich Fern). 
A very graceful species with finely cut 
pinnules, growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
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*Woodsia obtusa. Large rosettes of curious 
hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in length; 
very free growing . 
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The Hardy Lace Fern, Polystichum Angulare 
With careful protection, covering with a liberal amount of 
leaves in the winter, this graceful variety will prove hardy as far 
north as Philadelphia. The fronds are from 18 to 24 inches long by 
2 Ys to 3 inches wide with finely divided pinnae of a rich dark green 
color with darker midrib and stem. 75c each. 
Gentiana - Gentian 
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*Andrewsi. One of the most fascinating na¬ 
tive plants. The flowers, which are tightly 
closed, are borne at the tops of a stem 
from 6 to 8 inches long, and are an in¬ 
tense deep blue. Blooms best in moist, 
sunny places. July and October . 
*Cruciata. The ubiquitous little cluster head¬ 
ed Gentian of the entire Alpine ranges. 
The small bright blue flowers are four- 
lobed. August and September flowering . . 
*Freyniana. A beautiful plant in the way of 
Gentiana Septemflda and possibly a geo¬ 
graphical form of it. Quite low growing, 
it sends out short trailing shoots, set with 
pairs of dark glossy leaves and ending in 
two or three large bells of bright blue. 
Rarely exceeds six inches in height . 
*X.agodechiana. Easily grown and resembles 
the Septemflda. It is, however, prostrate. 
Not over 2 to 3 inches high, flowering in 
July. Its sapphire-blue flowers are mag¬ 
nificent . 
*Purdomi. A new species introduced by Pur- 
dom, and a fine addition to the list of 
Gentians. Lovely blue flowers on long trail- 
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