Edxcard Gillette Southivick, Mass. — Hardy Ferns 
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1. Aspidiuin marKinale 3. Asplenium Felix-foemina 
2. Adiantum pedatuin 4. Onoclea sensibilis 
15 Asplenium ebeneum (Ebony Spleenwort). Usually 6 to 15 incheshigh. Found grow¬ 
ing among the rocks and along cliffs in dry, rather sunny places. Suited for rockwork. 
In planting in the front border of Fern-beds, give it a little leaf-mold, and plant about 
8 inches apart; don’t cover the new buds. 15 cts. each, Si.25 per doz. • 
A bed of Aspidium Noveboracenae (see page 5) 
16 A. Felix-foemina (Lady Fern). # ffl A large, handsome Fern, 2 to 3 feet high, with 
finely cut foliage. Plant in a moist place, in sun or shade, good, rich soil. This is a 
good Fern to grow as single specimens, or it can be set 18 to 24 inches apart at back 
of Fern-bed. One of the very best for general culture. 15 cts. each, SI.25 per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
