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E. C. ROBBINS, ASHFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 
Hardy Native Ferns 
For shady locations, no class of plants can equal the Ferns. They are easily grown 
in ordinary soils and will often thrive where it is impossible to make flowering plants 
succeed. We handle large quantities of Ferns annually and recommend the following: 
ADIANTUM pedatum. American Maidenhair Fern. Decidu¬ 
ous. One of the most distinct and beautiful. 
Extra strong. 
ATHYRIUM filixfemina. Lady Fern. Large, deciduous Fern. 
Exceedingly showy. 
X strong. 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum. Rattlesnake Fern. Deciduous. 
Triangular fronds, deeply cut. Showy. 
Strong. 
CYSTOPTERIS bulbifera. Berry Bladderfern. Deciduous. 
Strong. 
DICKSONIA punctilobula. Hay-scented Fern. A very hand¬ 
some, vigorous-growing, deciduous species. Recom¬ 
mended for shade or open locations. Widely dis¬ 
tributed. 
Extra-heavy clumps. 
DRYOPTERIS filix-mas. Male Fern. Delicate, finely cut 
fronds. Fine effects when massed. 
Strong. 
goldiana. Goldie Fern. Deciduous. 
X strong. 
hexagonoptera. Winged Woodfern. Deciduous. Broad, 
triangular fronds. 
Strong. 
marginalis. Leather Woodfern. Robust, evergreen, showy 
species. 
X heavy. 
spinulosa. Toothed Woodfern. Evergreen. 
Strong. 
thelypteris. Marsh Fern. Deciduous. 
Strong. 
ONOCLEA sensibilis. Sensitive Fern. Deciduous. Suitable 
for dry or moist locations. 
OSMUNDA cinnamomea. Cinnamon Fern. Deciduous; 
stately; very large. 
X strong. 
claytoniana. Interrupted Fern. Deciduous. Very bold, 
attractive species. 
X strong. 
regalis. Royal Fern. Large, deciduous Fern, bearing 
attractive foliage. 
Strong. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare. Common Polypody. A charming 
little evergreen Fern. Excellent for rockery. 
Clumps. 
POLYSTICHUM acrostichoides. Christmas Fern. Evergreen 
and extremely ornamental. Much used for florist’s 
trade. 
Clumps. 
PTERETIS nodulosa. Ostrich Fern. Deciduous, bold-growing 
Fern of immense size. 
X strong. 
PTERIDIUM aquilinum. Bracken. Deciduous; tall-growing. 
Strong. 
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