FERNDALE NURSERY—ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1935 
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No. 1—General collection of the three varieties that have given universal 
satisfaction under all conditions anywhere, 8 Ostrich Plume, 4 Osmunda, 10 Lady 
Ferns, 2 Evergreen Ferns. 
No. 1-A—General collection that perhaps will give better satisfaction than 
No. 1 in that it includes 4 Evergreen Ferns, the fronds of which keep green all 
winter, 8 Ostrich Plume, 8 Lady Ferns, 4 Evergreen Ferns, and 4 Sensitive Ferns. 
No. 2—Special for dry shady places. 8 Lady Ferns, 6 Hay-scented, 6 Leathery 
Wood Ferns, 4 Interrupted Ferns. 
No. 3—For moist shady places, 4 Maidenhair, 8 Evergreen Ferns, 4 Ostrich 
Plume, 4 Cinnamon, 4 Lady Ferns. 
No. 4—For wet ground, 8 Sensitive Ferns, 6 Royal Ferns, 6 Evergreen Wood 
Ferns, 4 Marsh Shield Ferns. 
We shall be pleased to quote you special prices in lots of one hundred, one 
thousand, and ten thousand—not prepaid. 
One hundred or more, not less than 10 of any variety, your selection, 10 per 
cent less than 10 rate. 
The letter R means adapted for Rockery, S for Shade, B for Border, M Moist 
Soil, O Open Sun. 
American Maidenhair. (Adiantum Pedatum). 
—RS—The black wiry creeping roots lie right at the surface. They branch 
freely if the roots are lightly covered with leaf-mold or pulverized peat. The 
plants should be kept fairly moist, at least the first year. They are at home 
in shade and on rocky hillsides. Each 20c, 3 for 50c, or 10 for $1.25—Pre¬ 
paid each 30c, 3 for $1.00, and 10 for $2.00. 
Beach Fern. Each 35c, 3 for 75c, 10 for $2.00—Prepaid each 45c, 3 for 90c, 10 
for $2.50. 
Brittle Bladder Fern. (Cystopteris bulbifera). 
—R—At home on wet rocks, preferring limestone. Fronds 1 to 3 feet. Each 50c— 
Prepaid 60c. 
Christmas Fern. (Polystichum acrosticoides). 
—RS—The fronds grow from 12 to 30 inches tall. It is indifferent as to soil, 
either moist or dry. Prefers shade. Plant the crown just at the surface. 
Each 20c, 3 for 50c—Prepaid, each 30c, 3 for 75c, 10 for $2.00. 
Cinnamon Fern. (Osmunda Cinnamomea). 
—M—A large fern growing in a crown, 2 to 5 feet high, 8 inches wide. Beautiful 
cinnamon-colored leaves. This will thrive in quite wet soil or moist shady 
places, also in peat or common garden soil. Each 20c, 3 for 50c, 10 for $1.50—- 
Prepaid each 40c, 3 for $1.00, 10 for $2.00. 
Clinton’s Wood Fern. (Dryopteris clintoniana). 
—MS—A large fern of Christatum, attains a height of two feet or more when 
in moist rich soil. To produce massed effect it should be planted a foot 
apart, the crowns level with the surface. Each 20c, 3 for 50c, 10 for $1.25— 
Prepaid each 30c, 3 for 75c, 10 for $1.75. 
Crested Wood Fern. (Dryopteris cristata). 
—MBS—Grows wild in rather wet, shady places. Fronds 10 to 15 inches, gen¬ 
erally remaining green all winter. It is easily grown; the crown should be 
planted just above the surface. Each 20c, 3 for 50c, 10 for $1.25—Prepaid each 
30c, 3 for 75c, 10 for $1.75. 
Hayscented Ferns. (Dennstedtia punctiloba). 
—R—12 to 18 inches high. Will grow in sun or shade if planted in rich porous 
soil. Plant 8 inches apart. It will soon form a compact mass of border along 
the walk. Each 20c, 3 for 50c, 10 for $1.25—Prepaid each 30c, 3 for 75c, 10 
for $1.75. 
Interrupted Fern. (Osmundo Claytoniana). 
—ROS—Unlike the other Osmundos, it prefers a moderately or even dry thicket 
clad hill, in deep ravines and stony places generally, even in open sun. It is 
