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L. E. WILLIAMS NURSERY CO., EXETER, N. H., U. S. A. 
Prices of hardy ferns, unless otherwise noted: 75c per 3; $2.00 
per 10; $12.00 per 100. 
3 10 100 
Dryopteris goldiana, Goldie Fern. 
Damp, shady location. 
2-4 ft. A very rare variety. 
$1.25 $3.50 
linneane, Oak Fern. 6 in. Small fern with umbrella¬ 
shaped top. 
* Dryopteris marginalis, Leatherwood Fern. 2 ft. An evergreen fern. 
Will grow well in rock gardens, 
noveboracensis, New York Fern. 1 ft. Rich woods. 
* “ spinulosum, Toothed Wood Fern. 2 ft. The fern used by 
florists for cutting. Evergreen. 
“ thelypteris, Marsh Fern. 1 ft. Good for bedding in wet 
places. 
Lygodium palmatum, Climbing Fern. Climbs to the height of 4-5 ft. 
$1.00 $3.00 $20.00 
Onoclea sensibilis, Sensitive Fern. 1-2 ft. For naturalizing in wet 
places. 
Osmunda cinnamomea, Cinnamon Fern. 2-4 ft. Large fronds. One 
of the best of the larger ferns, 
claytoniana, Interrupted Fern. 5-7 ft. The largest of the 
native ferns. Does well in either sun or shade. 
regalis, Royal Fern. 2-5 ft. Large spreading top. One of the 
most beautiful of the native ferns. 
* Polypodium vulgare, Common Polypodium. 6 in. Will completely 
cover shady rocks. Evergreen. 
*Polystichum acrosticoides, Christmas Fern. 1-2 ft. Very beautiful 
evergreen fern. Prefers shade. 
Pteretis nodulosa, Ostrich Fern. One of the best of the native ferns. 
Shady moist location. 
Pteridium aquilinum, Bracken. The common brake. 
Woodsia ilvensis, Rusty Woodsia. 1 ft. Will grow on rocks. Very 
delicate. 
obtusa, Common Woodsia. 6-12 in. Very good for rock 
gardens. 
Woodwardia areolata, Chain Fern. 1 ft. The fruit spores resemble 
chain links. 
virginica, Virginia Chain Fern. 2-3 ft. Larger than 
the preceding variety. 
Those marked with an asterisk (*) are adapted to the rock garden. 
