HARDY PLANTS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
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Hardy Native Ferns 
For shady locations, no class of plants can equal the Ferns. They are easily grown 
in ordinary soils and will often thrive where it is impossible to make flowering plants 
succeed. We handle large quantities of Ferns annually and recommend the following: 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM. American Maidenhair Fern. 
Deciduous. One of the most distinct and 1() 10 n 1,000 
beautiful. each each each 
Extra strong _ _ _ ___. _ 12 06 05 
ATHYRIUM FILIXFEMINA. Lady Fern. Large, decidu¬ 
ous Fern. Exceedingly Showy. 
X strong __ _ 1 2 07 06 
BOTRYCHIUM VIRGINIANUM. Rattlesnake Fern. 
Deciduous. 
Strong _ 1 2 08 07 
CYSTOPTERIS BULBIFERA. Berry Bladderfern. De¬ 
ciduous. 
Strong _ 14 10 
DICKSONIA PUNCTILOBULA. Hay-Scented Fern. A 
very handsome, vigorous-growing, deciduous 
species. Recommended for shade or open locations. 
Widely distributed. 
Extra-heavy clumps _ 12 06 05 
DRYOPTERIS FILIXMAS. Male Fern. Deciduous. 
Strong _ 18 12 
GOLDIANA. Golden Fern. Deciduous. 
X strong _ 20 16 
HEXAGONOPTERA. Winged Woodfern. Deciduous. 
Broad triangular fronds. 
Strong __10 0 7 06 
MARGINALIS. Leather Woodfern. Robust, ever¬ 
green. showy species. 
X heavy_. _ _ 1 2 07 06 
SPINULOSA. Toothed Woodfern. Evergreen. 
Strong _ 12 06 05 
THELYPTERIS. Marsh Fern. Deciduous. 
Strong _ 1 2 0 8 07 
ONOCLEA SENSIBILIS. Sensitive Fern. Deciduous. 
Suitable for dry or moist locations. _ _ 10 0” 06 
OSMUNDA CINNAMOMEA. Cinnamon Fern. Decidu¬ 
ous; stately, very large. 
X strong _ 1 2 0 06 
CLAYTONIANA. Interrupted Fern. Deciduous 
Very bold, attractive species. 
X strong _ 1 2 08 07 
REGALIS. Royal Fern. Large, deciduous Fern, bear¬ 
ing attractive foliage. 
Strong _ -- - 1 - 08 07 
POLYPODIUM VULGARE. Common Polypody. A 
charming little evergreen Fern. Excellent for 
rockery. 
Clumps _ ___ 15 08 07 
POLYSTICHUM ACROSTICHOIDES. Christmas Fern. 
Evergreen and extremely ornamental. Much used 
for florists trade. 
Clumps 10 06 05 
PTERETIS NODULOSA. Ostrich Fern. Deciduous, bold 
growing Fern of immense size. 
X strong _ 13 09 08 
