Hardy Ferns 
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locations, make fine plants. O. regalis and O. 
einnamomea 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 
benefit comes from the planting of these species. 
After they are established, much handsomer 
fronds appear. 
0. einnamomea. Cinnamon Fern. N., 20 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz.; I 3 ., 25 cts. each, $1.95 per doz. 
0. Claytoniana. Clayton’s Flowering Fern. N., 
20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; P., 25 cts. each, 
$1.95 per doz. 
O. regalis. Royal Fern, Buckhorn Brake. N., 
15 cts. each, $1.30 per doz.; P., 18 cts. each, 
$1.60 per doz. 
PHEG0PTERIS. Cliff Brake. 
P. Dryopteris (Polypodium JDryopteris ). Oak 
Fern. Smallest of the three Beech Ferns, and a 
handsome little plant. Delights in rotten wood, 
and is often found on rotten, mossy logs in deep 
shade. N., 15 cts. each; P., 17 cts. each. 
P. hexagonoptera (Polypodium liexagonopterum ). 
Hexagon Beech Fern. Broader fronds; very 
delicate and pretty. Grows in any good, moist 
soil, where it will not get too dry and still have 
drainage. N., 12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz.; P., 
15 cts. each, $1.30 per doz. 
P0LYP0DIUM vulgare. Common Polypody. A hand¬ 
some evergreen species, which grows on rocky 
cliffs, not too dry but with a little sun. N., 12c. 
each, $1 per doz.; P., 14 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
P0LYSTICHUM. Shield Fern. 
P. aculeatum (Aspidium aculeatum). Prickly 
Shield Fern. The typical form of this grand 
hardy species, which I have imported from 
Europe. Good, strong plants. N., 25 cts. each; 
P., 28 cts. each. 
P. Braunii. Comes from the shaded brooksides of 
the higher mountains of New England. A very 
handsome Fern, though not so common as most 
of the hardy sorts. N., 20 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz.; P., 23 cts. each, $1.80 per doz. 
P. acrostichoides (Aspidium acrostichoides) . Dag¬ 
ger Fern, Christmas Fern. A widely known 
species; its fronds are used by the trade in bou¬ 
quets. One of the easiest to manage, and about 
the best evergreen hardy Fern we have. It 
grows on rocky, half-shaded hillsides and in 
swamps. N., 12 cts. each, $1.05 per doz.; P., 
15 cts. each, $1.30 per doz. 
Polystichum angulare,var. proliferum. One of the hand¬ 
somest; medium-sized, with fine and delicate 
foliage. N., 20 cts. each; P., 23 cts. each. 
PHYLLITIS scolopendrium ( S. vulgare ). Hart’s 
Tongue. Is found in only one or two places in 
the United States, but in England and other por¬ 
tions of Europe it is quite common. It does 
very well here, and will attain a good size in 
moist, loamy soil. N., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.: 
P•» 28 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 
W00DSIA Ilvensis. Rusty Woodsia. Grows on dry, 
exposed rocks, forming large tufts, and is a 
pretty Fern, only 5 to 6 inches high. N., 15 cts. 
each, $1 per doz.; P., 18 cts. each, $1.20 per doz. 
W. obtusa. Has fronds a little wider than W. 
Ilvensis. Easily managed. N., 10 cts. each, 
$1 per doz.; I 3 ., 12 effi. each, $1.20 per doz. 
W. areolata ( W. angustifolia) . Netted Chain 
Fern. Twelve to 18 inches high. N., 20 cts. 
each, $1.35 per doz.; P., 22 cts. each, $1.55 per 
doz. 
W. Virginica. Virginian Chain Fern. Grows in 
wet bogs and swamps. Needs more moisture 
than most Ferns. N., 15 cts. each, $1.25 per 
doz.; I 3 ., 18 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
collection or hardy ferns, my selection 
Twelve distinct species, suited to rockwork : One of each, $1.25; two of each, $2; six of each, 
55. 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. 
N. preceding the prices indicates not prepaid; P. indicates prepaid. 
