ILdlvard Gillette Southlvick , Massachusetts 
SLLLCT HARDY IXRNS 
Unfolding fronds of the Osmundas 
4«S SCOLOPENDRIUM vulgare (Hart’s Tongue). A very rare Fern in the United 
States, with simple fronds 6 to 12 inches high ; very easily cultivated. Fine for 
rock work in moist leaf-mold. 35 cts. 
49 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 Holyoke, 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. 20 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
50 W. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Woodsia). Six to 12 inches high; found on rocky 
banks. An easy Fern to grow, and one quite desirable for rockwork. 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. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
WOODWARDIA (Chain Fern)— 
51 W angustifolia. 1 welve inches high by 3 to 4 inches wide. Grows in wet bogs, 
but takes kindly to cultivation in moist garden soil, and will thrive even if put 
in highest rock-gardens. Plant 8 to 10 inches apart for massing, 20 cts. each, 
Jr.25 per doz. 
52 W. Virginica. Is larger, 2 feet high by 3 to 5 inches broad. W et swamps or bogs. 
T his, like the above, can be grown in any garden soil. This should be planted 
12 or 14 inches apart if a permanent bed is desired in a wet place. 15 cts. each, 
#1.25 per doz. 
HARDY FERNS 
The following collections are made up to help in selecting for special needs, and should go 
by express or freight. 
If to be planted in beds, the height as given after each kind would indicate where 
it should go ; if in beds where they are to be seen from all sides the tall kinds in the 
center, but if in an angle of the house or wall, plant the taller kinds farthest back, 
eight inches or a foot from the wall, and the smaller kinds in front. 
No. 1. $5.00. For Open Sun Culture 
I his collection is desirable for the open border, and, all the Ferns being rather 
tall, can be grown as single specimens or for massing, with or without flowers. 
6 Onoclea Struthiopteris, 2 to 4 ft. 24 Dicksonia punctilobula, 1 to 2 ft. 
6 Osmunda Claytoniana, 2 to 3 ft. 6 Asplenium Filix-foemina, 2 to 3 ft. 
