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Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass—Hardy Ferns 
Onoclea Struthiopteris (see page 12) 
W. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Woodsia). ffl Six to 12 
inches high; found on rocky banks. An easy Fern 
to grow, and one quite desirable for rock-work. 
This will thrive in almost any shaded place not too 
wet. It can be planted 8 inches apart in front of 
larger Ferns and is benefited by the addition of a 
little leaf-mold. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $10.00 
per 100. 
W. scopulina (Rocky Mountain Woodsia). H 
Smaller than obtusa, similar in Outline to Ilvensis 
found in Minnesota, Colorado and mountains of 
the western coast in crevices of rocks. From 2J/£ 
inch pots 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Selaginella apus. A pretty little 
creeper, with fine, scale-like leaves. 
Desirable for a moist situation, and 
makes a fine groundwork for small 
flowering plants. Will grow in open 
sun; any wet or moist place will do. 
10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 
SCOLOPENDRIUM vulgare 
(Hart’s Tongue). m A very rare Fern 
in the United States, with simple 
fronds, 6 to 12 inches high; very easily 
cultivated. Fine for rockwork in moist 
leaf-mold. 3 inch pots, 25 cts. 
WOODSIA ILVENSIS (Rusty 
Woodsia). <§> @ This little Fern often 
chooses for its home the exposed rocks 
on tops of mountains, forming little 
tufts and forcing its roots down into 
the crevices. Twenty years ago I 
saw it in masses on the grounds where 
Mt. Tom House now stands, in Hol¬ 
yoke, Mass., 1,200 feet above the sea. 
It will also thrive in moist soils in 
shade, but give it good drainage. It 
grows about 6 inches high and is at 
home in front part of Fern-bed; plant 
about 8 inches apart. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
Scolopendrium vulgare 
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