HARDY ORNAMENTALS, HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ETC. 
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PHEGOPTERIS hexagorioptera (Hexagon Beech Fern). This is a larger species than either of the 
others, but somewhat resembling them in outline. It is very easy of culture, and will bear more 
light than some Ferns. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts. b. 
P. Dryopteris (Oak Fern). More slender than the preceding, but quite as delicate and handsome. 
It dies down in early autumn. Needs shade, leaf-mold or peat. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts. b. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common Polypody). Fronds evergreen, small ; 5 to 7 inches long, a little 
more than an inch wide. Suited to rock-work. 12 cts. each, $1 per dozen. d. 
WOODSIA llvensis (Rusty Woodsia). Fronds 2 to 7 inches high, growing in small, dense tufts. 
Grows naturally on exposed rocks in the sun. 15 cts. each, $1 per dozen, d. 
W. obtusa. Fronds 6 to 12 inches high, twice divided. A native of rocky banks and cliffs, in 
shade or sun. 15 cts. each, Si per dozen, c. 
WOODWARDIA angustifolia (Netted Chain Fern). 12 to iS inches high by 3 inches or more wide. 
A bog Fern, yet it does nicely on moist, shady or gravelly soil. 25 cts. each, 2 for .jo cts. c. 
W. Virginica (Virginian Chain Fern). A taller species than the first; grows in wet swamps and 
bogs This Fern is a true bog plant, and should be used as such. If grows in sunny portions of 
the bog. 15 cts. each, Sr.25 per dozen, d. 
Collections of Hardy Fern?. 
A\Y SE LECTIO/H. 
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, Si.25 ; two of each, $2 ; six cf each, $5. 
POLYPODIUM VULGARK. 
