Edward Gillett , Southwick , Mass .— Hardy Ferns 
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Adiantum pedatum (see page 4) 
A. aculeatum, var. Braunii (Prickly Shield 
Fern), m * This rare fern has light, glossy green 
foliage and when grown in very rich soil attains a 
height of 12 or 15 inches. It is spreading in its habit 
similar to the Christmas fern. It is a fine variety to 
use as individual specimens in shaded borders or in 
a shady rock garden. It should be planted a foot 
apart with the new crowns just above the surface. 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $15 per 100. 
A. cristatum (Crested Wood Fern), m This 
is another evergreen fern more common than the 
Braunii. It is found growing in rather wet places 
attaining a height of about a foot. It is a fine fern 
for lining walks through moist situations or plant¬ 
ing in small colonies in the fern bed in the shade. 
It is easily grown and the crown should be planted 
just above the surface of the ground. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
A. cristatum, var. Clintonianum. m A large 
form of the cristatum attaining a height of nearly 
3 feet when grown in moist, rich places. It being 
an evergreen type is especially desirable for the fern 
bed. To produce massed effects it should be plant¬ 
ed once in 12 inches. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen, 
$10 per 100. 
A. Felix-mas (Male Fern), m A rare evergreen type native to the northwest. This 
variety grows 2 feet high in rich soil. The crowns should be planted just at the surface and 
to produce massed effects once in 12 inches. This is a variety that should be in every fern 
collection. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per dozen, $18 per 100. 
A.Goldianum (Goldie’s 
Wood Fern). @e This species 
possesses characteristics which 
distinguishes it from all other 
varieties. When fully grown 
it attains a height of 3 feet, 
having dark green fronds in 
some cases more than a foot 
wide. This is one of the very 
best species for growing as an 
individual specimen. Its pe¬ 
culiar grace and beauty makes 
it desirable for use in all fern 
gardens. Plant the crowns just 
above the surface and if massed 
effects are desired 12 inches 
apart. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 
dozen, $15 per 100. 
A. marginale (Evergreen 
Wood Fern), m * This is an 
evergreen variety having dark 
green fronds which are rather 
stiff in their appearance. This 
variety is used quite exten- 
Aspidium acrostichoides (see page 4) 
A shady hillside is an ideal location for a fernery 
