RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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FERN S—Continued. 
*C. gracillima—(Lace Fern) A dwarf, com¬ 
pact form, with 4 inch fronds. Prefers 
northern or eastern exposure. 50c each, 
*C. siliquosa—(Formerly listed as Pellaea 
densa) A very dwarf and compact Fern 
which can withstand full sun and much 
drought once established. Finely cut 
wide, dark green fronds, 6 inches. 25c 
each. 
*Pellaea andromedaefolia—(Coffee Fern) 
One of the most distinct and interesting 
species of our native Ferns. The leaves 
are from 6 to 12 inches long and 3 to 5 
inches wide, and are very different from 
other Ferns. 50c each. 
*P. atropurpurea—A drought resistant spe¬ 
cies with grey-green, black-stemmed 
fronds, 8 inches long. 50c each. 
*P. brachypteris — The blue-green fronds 
resemble a sprig of fir, 6 to 8 inches 
long. Very distinct. 50c each. 
*P. ornithopus—(Bird-Foot Fern) Rather 
stiff foliage, shaped like bird track, 8 to 
10 inches long. 50c each, 
*Pityrogramma triangularis — (Formerly 
listed as Ceropteris triangularis) The 
Gold-Back Fern. The fronds, 6 to 8 inches 
long and 3 to 5 inches wide, are dark 
green above and deep golden yellow be¬ 
neath. Dry conditions in light shade. 
25c each. 
Polystichum — The following species of 
Polystichum are suitable for shady cor¬ 
ner or border and shady places in the 
rockery. Some can stand more sun than 
others, as noted, 
*P. acrostichoides — (Christmas Fern) 
Leaves in dense crowns, 10 inches high. 
Very easy. 25c each. 
P. andersoni—A very rare species, some¬ 
what tall for the rockery the rather 
broad, lacy fronds being from 18 to 24 
inches long. Light shade. $1.00 each, 
P. brauni—Another species which is rather 
large for the rockery, the lacy fronds 
being from 18 to 24 inches long. Requires 
dense shade and moisture during the dry 
weather. Rare. 75c each, 
*P. lemmoni — A very rare and beautiful 
species, with full and compact fronds, 6 
to 10 inches long. Must have a gritty 
soil, with leaf mold or peat and be well- 
drained. Light shade suits it. 75c each. 
P. munitum—(Giant Holly-Fern or Sword- 
Fern) Large fronds, from 18 to 36 inches 
long, for shady corners or woodland 
plantings. 25c and 50c each. 
* Alpines or Rock plants. 
*P. munitum imbricans — (Small Holly- 
Fern or Sword-Fern) A dwarf form of 
preceding, for the dry rock garden. 50c 
each. 
*P. scopulinum—A new and very rare spe¬ 
cies, with rather narrow fronds, from 12 
to 15 inches long. 75c each. 
P. vivaparum—A wonderful Fern from the 
West Indies, and should be planted where 
it receives some protection from the 
severe cold. Lacy fronds, 3 to 4 inches 
wide and 15 to 20 inches long. The tips 
are proliferous (producing young plants 
upon their leaves). As the fronds touch 
the ground, the young plants take root. 
Also valuable as a pot plant for the 
house. 25c and 50c each. 
Woodsia—A family of rock-loving Ferns. 
*W. cathcartina—A rare Fern, the narrow 
fronds growing in rosettes or tufts and 
are from 6 to 9 inches long. 75c each. 
*W. ilvensis—Habit same as preceding, but 
somewhat more dwarf. 25c each. 
*W. scopulina — Also very dwarf, with 
fronds more dainty. 50c each. 
Shade Loving Ferns—The following Ferns 
require deep shade and plenty of mois¬ 
ture during the dry summer months. 
Athyrium pycnocarpon — Narrow leaf 
Spleenwort, 35c each. 
A. thelypteroides — Silvery spleenwort. 
Leaves 18 to 24 inches long on straw- 
colored stalks, 6 to 10 inches wide. 35c 
each. 
Botrychium silaifolium—(Grape-Fern) In 
allusion to the grape-like Sporangia (the 
cases containing the spore), which are 
carried on a single erect panicle. 12 to 
' 18 inches. 50c each. 
B. ternatum, variety intermedia — While 
botanists claim that the true ternatum is 
not in commerce, the plant we list was 
bought under that name. The foliage is 
divided into three parts and is a very 
interesting species. 35c each. 
B. virginianum—A large growing species, 
from 18 to 24 inches high, with broad¬ 
leaved foliage. 50c each. 
Dryopteris cristata — Crested Woodfern. 
Dark green fronds which are more or 
less crested. 2 to 3 ft. 35c each. 
Woodwardia radicans — The great Chain 
Fern of the Redwoods in California. If 
provided with shade and moisture, will 
often, in time, attain a height of from 5 
to 12 feet. We have established plants, 
from 2 to 3 years, in our gardens. 75c 
and $1.00 each. 
FUNK IA—See Hosta, page 26. 
