NATIVE FERNS 
Woodland and Swamp Ferns, indifferent to soil reaction 
or preferring circumneutral soil. 
ADIANTUM 
Pedatum —(Maidenhair Fern) Highly desirable. 1-2 feet. 
ATHYRIUM 
Felix-Foemina —(Upland Lady Fern) Attractive but 
spreads rapidly; 1-3 feet. 
CYSTOPTERIS 
Fragilis—(Woodland Brittle Fern) A low delicate ground 
covering plant; attractive but fronds short-lived; 6-8 
inches. 
DRYOPTERIS 
Marginal's—(Margined Wood Fern) Evergreen; fine for 
holding soil on slopes; one of the best ferns for home 
gardens; 1-2 feet. 
Spinulosa —Attractive, foliage more delicate than preced¬ 
ing; 1-2 feet. 
OSMUNDA 
Claytonianna —(Interrupted Fern) Large but highly de¬ 
sirable. 2-4 feet. 
PTERETIS 
Nodulosa —(Ostrich Fern) Fronds brittle, so plant where 
sheltered from wind; 2-4 feet. 
Rock Ferns indifferent, to reaction or preferring cir¬ 
cumneutral soils. 
ASPLENIUM 
Trichomanes —(Rock-Maidenhair) Fine on shaded, rather 
moist rock, 
CAMPTOSORUS 
Rhizophyllus —(Walking Fern) Worth growing in any 
cool, shady place. 
CHEILANTHES 
Feei —(Lip-Fern) Tiny, wooly leaved fern growing on 
sunny lime rock. 
CYSTOPTERIS 
Bulbifera—(Bulblet Fern) Attractive on shaded rocks. 
PELLAEA 
Atropurpurea —(Cliff-brake) Desirable for sunny situa¬ 
tions but must have moisture. 
POLYPODIUM 
Vulgare —(Rockcap Fern) Desirable as a capping for any 
rock. 
WOODSIA 
Obtusa —(Cliff-fern) Adaptable to almost any rock situa¬ 
tion. 
Rock Ferns preferring or requiring acid soils. 
WOODSIA 
Ilvensis —(Rusty Cliff-fern) Attractive on dry rocks of 
moderate acidity. 
PRICES ON FERNS 25c each; $2.50 ped dozen 
With each order for Ferns amounting to $2.00 or more 
we will send a very interesting booklet on Native Ferns 
edited by Mrs. Kathryn E. Boydston, which was for sale 
at the Century of Progress. It contains articles by Mrs. 
Boydston, Dr. E. T. Wherry and other authorities on Ferns. 
A Fern Bed of 36 Clumps for $5.00. Delivered. 
These 36 plants are just what you want to start your 
wild garden. The Fern Bed includes: 10 Ostrich Ferns; 
10 Lady Ferns; 10 Clayton Ferns; 6 Maidenhair Ferns. 
Half of the Fern Bed; 18 plants for $3.00. Delivered. 
Price: 12 of one kind at price of 10; 3 or more at doz. rates. 
