Hardy Ornamentals, Herbaceous Plants, Etc. 
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PHEG-OPTERIS hexagonoptera (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 ets. 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 doz. d. 
P. falcatum. 20 cts. each. 
SCOLOPENDRIUM vulgare (Hart’s-Tongue). 20 cts. each. 
WOODSIA scopulina and W. oregana. 20 cts. each. 
W. ilvensis (liusty 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 doz. d. 
W. obtusa. Fronds G to 12 inches high, twice divided. A native of rocky banks and cliffs, in shade 
or sun. 15 cts. each, $1 per doz. c. 
WOODWARDIA angrisfcifolia (Netted Chain Fern). 12 to IS inches high by 8 inches or more wide- 
A bog Fern, yet it does nicely on moist, shady or gravelly soil. 25 cts. each, 2 for *10 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. It grows in sunny portions of the 
bog. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. d. 
Collections of Hardy Ferns. 
/V1Y 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. 
Polypodium vulgare. 
