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CY8TOPTERIS bulblfera. Is commonly called Bladder Fern. Its fronds are not rarely 2 feet 
long, but quite narrow. It is widest at the bottom and tapers to a narrow point at the top. 10 cts. 
each, £1 per doz. b . 
C. fragilis. Is a very frail little Fern, common on 
the face of dry cliffs. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. b. 
CRYPTOGRAMME acrostichoides. An Oregon 
Fern that has proved quite hardy here with a thin 
covering to shield it from the winter sun. It is 
a pretty plant, about 3 inches high. 12 cts. each, $1.10 
per doz. b. 
DICICSONIA pilosiuscula (Hay-scented Fern)Is 
very abundant in the mountain pastures of New Eng¬ 
land. Delicate and easy of culture, it is one of the 
best. 15 cts. each,"$i per doz. e. 
L/YG ODIUM palmatum (Climbing Fern). Does well 
in a good, moist, sandy loam outside, but in many 
soils it will fail, and when it has been set where it 
seems not to thrive, it had better be taken in and 
treated to pot culture. 25 cts. each. d. 
ONOCL/EA sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). Is a common 
plant in moist ground, and, though nice to establish 
in some places, I do not consider it as good as many 
others. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. d. 
O. struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). Is one of the most 
Osmunda regalis. stately and best for cultivation. Not rarely 4 feet high, 
and with handsome, dark green fronds growing in a 
circle, forming in outline a handsome vase. It is not evergreen, but lasts until frosts kill the 
fronds. It likes to be shaded part of the day, and will stand a considerable jL moisture if no stagna- 
tionjcomes from it. 15 cts. each, Si.25 per doz. e. 
•OSMUNDA. The Osmundas are a grand group of large, tall-growing ferns, which, when established in 
the right soil and location, make nne plants. O. regalis and O. cinnaviomea grow in more moisture, 
as a rule, than O. Claytoniana } but with good treatment and an intelligent selection of location, the 
three may be grown together. It will not be the first or second year that the full benefits come from 
the planting of these species. After they are established, much handsomer fronds will appear. 
O. regalis (Royal Fern). 15 cts. each, §1.30 per doz. 
O. cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
O. Claytoniftiia (Clayton’s Flowering Fern). 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
PELIi/EA gracilis. Needs limestone in soil and shade. A delicate little Fern, and must have careful 
treatment in the way of imitating its natural surroundings in order to succeed. 15 cts. each. a. 
PHEG 0 PTERIS polypodloldes (Common Beech Fern). Common in mountainous regions where it 
has moisture and partial shade. It is a pretty plant, with smaller fronds than the Hexagon Fern, 
and spreads faster, but it is not so easily established. 15 cts. each, $1.30 per doz. b. 
P. hoxagonoptora (Hexagon Beech Fern) . Has broader fronds ; very delicate and pretty. It grows 
In any good moist soil where it will not get too dry when a drouth comes. It should have a light 
covering in winter to prevent being killed by sudden changes. 12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz. b. 
P. dryoptorlB (Oak Fern). Smallest of the three Beech Ferns, and a handsome little plant. De¬ 
lights in rotten wood, and is often found on rotten logs in damp shade. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts. b. 
POIiYPODIUM vulgar© (Common Polypody). Is a handsome evergreen species, which grows on 
rocky cliffs, not too dry but with a little sun. 12 cts. each, Si per doz. d. 
SOOTjOPENDRIUM vulgar© (Hart’s Tongue). Is found in only one or two places in the United 
States, but In England and other portions of Europe it is quite common. Dllt does very well here, and 
will attain a good size in moist, loamy soil. 25 cts. each.;, d. 
WOOD8IA 11 voiiNiH (Rusty Woodsia). Grows on dry, exposed rocks. It forms large tufts, and is a 
pretty Fern. It grows only 5 to 6 inches high. 15 cts. each, Si per doz. d. 
\V. obtiiHR. Has fronds a little wider than IV. ilvcnsis . Easily managed. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
WOODWARDIA Vlrglniea (Virginian Chain Fern). Grows in wet bogs and swamps. Needs more 
moisture than most Ferns. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. c. 
W. nngustll'oliu (Netted Chain Fern). 12 to 18 inches high. 25 cts. each. d. 
Collection ol Hardy Ferns, My Selection. Twelve distinct species, suited to 
rock-work ; one of each, $1.25 ; two of each, $2 ; six of each, $5. Twelve distinct species of taller- 
growing kinds, suited to the shady corner, for level culture : One of each, $1.25 ; two of each, $2 ; 
six of each, $5. 
