Edward Gillett , Southwick , Mass.—Hardy Ferns 
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Osmunda Cinnamomea, continued, 
the sterile fronds are smooth when full grown. Very beau¬ 
tiful. This will thrive in quite wet soil, in open sun or 
moist, shady places; usually found in mucky soil. 20 cts. 
each, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100; extra heavy, 40 cts. 
each, $4.00 per doz. 
PELLiEA atropurpurea (Clayton’s Cliff Brake). This is 
a very rare cliff fern, being similar to the Carnation in color. 
The pinnules are ovate and undivided. 6 to 8 inches high- 
Plants from 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 
P. densa (Oregon Cliff Brake), m A little, low Fern, 4 
to 6 inches high, found on the rocks on the mountains of 
the western coast. It does quite well in a raised bed of leaf- 
mold in a shady place. Plant 4 to 6 inches apart. From 
2 x /2 inch pots 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
PHEGOPTERIS (Beech Fern). 
P. Dryopteris. ffl Has triangular fronds 3 to 5 inches 
wide, once or twice divided. A delicate and pretty Fern. 
One foot high in moist, rich, shaded places, often near a 
mountain brook; it is benefited by adding a little leaf- 
mold to the soil. Quite desirable for growing with other 
small Ferns, or in front of larger sorts. Plant 8 inches 
apart for permanent bed. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7.50 
per 100. 
P. hexagonoptera. m A good Fern for the shady cor¬ 
ner, 7 to 12 inches wide, broader than long; quite showy 
and easily grown in almost any garden soil. One foot high; 
desirable for growing in front of the taller and larger kinds. 
Plant 8 inches apart. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 
100 . 
P. polypodioides. m Fronds smaller and darker green 
than in the last. 8 inches high, often found on mossy 
banks just above the water of a mountain brook, and often 
with Dryopteris, but not so particular as to soil when culti¬ 
vated. It makes a good Fern for the front border of a 
Fern-bed, and, if planted 6 inches apart, should in two 
years, make a solid clump. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., 
$6.00 per 100. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common Polypody), m One of the best ever-green species 
for rockwork. Grows 4 to 10 inches high, forming dense mats. Generally found on half- 
shaded rocks, often covering them. It is desirable for front edge of Fern-bed, and will adapt 
itself to almost any kind of soil not too wet; plant it about 4 to 6 inches apart for quick 
results. Cover the new buds slightly. 15 cts. each., $1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
P. falcatum (Kellogg’s Polypody), m Six to 12 inches high, found in Washington and 
Oregon, growing on trees and in clefts of rocks. Does well here in New England if given a 
bed of leaf-mold well drained. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
PTERIS Aquilina (Common Brake). This fern is commonly found growing through¬ 
out New England in light, sandy soil. It is oftentimes found in thin woodlands. It will 
grow in either sun or shade. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
SELAGINELLA rupestris. <§> A little, low, moss-like plant, 1 to 3 inches high, growing 
in little tufts, the color is grayish green. It grows on exposed rocks. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
