Edward Gillett , Southwick , Mass. — Hardy Ferns 
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Phegopteris Dryopteris, continued. 
fitedjby 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, SI.25 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
P. hexagonoptera. m A good Fern 
for the shady corner, 7 to 12 inches 
wide, broader than long; quite showy 
and easily grown in almost any gar¬ 
den soil. One foot high; desirable 
for growing in front of the taller and 
larger kinds. Plant 8 inches apart. 
15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. $6.00 
per 100. 
P. polypodioides. m Fronds smaller 
and darker green than in the last. 
Eight 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 cultivated. 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 v u 1 g a r e (Common 
{Polypody). ® One of the best ever¬ 
green species for rockwork. Grows 4 Bed of New York Shield Fern 
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 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
