Edward Gillette Southwick,, Mass, — Hardy Ferns 7 
A bed of A.spidiuin Noveljorueeiise (see page. 6) 
Aspidium spinulosum, var. 
diiatatum, continued 
the bed. 18 inches 
apart; same as above. 
20 cts. each. $1.50 per 
doz. 
13 A. Thelypteris (Marsh 
Shield I'ern.) ® A 
foot high, with fronds 
about 2i inches wide. 
We see this growing 
wild in large beds 
where it is quite wet, 
in open, sunny places. 
It can be cultivated 
in moist, open places, 
and is benelited by 
adding leaf-mold. 20 
cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz. 
14 ASPLENIUM angustifolium (Xarrow-leaved Spleenwort). S A charming Fern, with 
hglit green, graceful fronds. Do not miss it in making up your list. Grows 1 to 
3 feet high, with simply divided fronds; these divisions are 3 to 4 inches long. Its 
home is in rich, shaded places, where it is quite moist, it takes quite kindly to 
cultivation in the Fern-bed. Set well back, about 18 inches apart. 25 cts. each, 
$2.00 per doz. See cut. 
15 A. ebeneum (Ebony Spleenwort). 7^ Usually 6 to 15 inches high. Found growing 
among the rocks and along cliffs in dry, rather sunny places. Suited for rock- 
work. 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, $1.25 
per doz. 
.\.splenium Trichonianes in small rockery (.«ee page 8) 
16 A. Felix-fcemina (Lady Fern). s 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 s])ecimens, 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, 
$1.25 per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
