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Edward Gilleliy SoiiihwicJi, Mass.—Hardy Ferns 
(’Iiunp of Aspidium Goldianum aiHi As{)U>niuin atiKUstifoliuiu 
3 A. aculeatum, var. Braunii 
(Prickly Shield h\'rn). * The 
leaves are evergreen and shining, 
and when well grown it is one 
of the finest of onr native Ferns. 
It is found along the mountain 
brooks, but takes (juite readilv 
to cultivation in the shaded cor¬ 
ner where the drainage is good ; 
benefited by a little leaf-mold. 
(irows about 12 to 18 inches 
high; plant 1 foot apart, with the 
new crowns just at the surface. 
25 cts. each,' S2.()() per doz. 
4 A.^ cristatum (Crested Wood 
Fern). *: This is a more com¬ 
mon evergreen I'ern. found in 
wet. s]>ringv ])laces; about a 
foot high. A moist, shaded ])Iace 
is suited to its growth. Gives a 
decided coloring to the Fern- 
bed; plant about 8 inches aj)art 
in front of the tall sorts. Re- 
s])onds to cultivation with the 
new crowns not covered. 20 
ct.s. each. 81.50 jjcr doz. 
5 A, cristatum, var. Clintonianum.*' 
In every way larger than the 
preceding. A showy h\'rn and 
easy to grow in any shaded 
spot; it will thrive in (piite 
^ See page one for explanation of 
signs before description of plants. 
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