Edward Gillett, Southwic^, Mass, — Hardy Ferns 
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Cainptosorus rhizophyllus on rocks 
22 Botrychium ternatum. ^ Six to 12 inches hi^h. Fronds evergreen, somewhat resem¬ 
bling the preceding, but smaller and less divided. Found in moist, open helds, 
often in mowlands and is quite conspicuous in late autumn by the yellowish friiit, 
and linely cut green or variously tinted leaves which give it a distinctive beauty. 
Plant f) inches apart, with the new bud about an inch below the surface. 15 cts. 
each, SI. 25 per doz. 
23 CAMPTOSORUS rhizophyllus (\\ alking-lcaf ). * A little, low-creeping Fern, with 
evergreen fronds, 4 to 9 inches long, growing in tufts. The ends of these fronds 
rest on the ground and take root, forming new plants at each “step” thus taken. 
1 his curious habit has given the Fern its popular name. Found growing natural¬ 
ly on shaded, calcareous rocks. Interesting and quite easy to grow in the rock- 
garden. If to be grown in the Fern bed, use a good sprinkling of leaf-mold, 
raising the bed 2 or 3 inches, and plant on front edge about 6 inches apart. Don’t 
cover the leaves. 15 cts. each, §1.25 per doz. 
24 CRYPTOGRAMMA acrostichoides (American Rock-Brake). S A small, evergreen 
Fern. 6 inches high, forming nice little clumps. A native of the Pacific coast, in 
crevices of rocks; thrives in the rock-garden. It also takes kindly to a Fern-bed 
to which leaf-mold has been added. It makes a good border." 20 cts. each, 
SI.50 per doz. 
25 CYSTOPTERIS bulbifera (Bladder Fern) m FVonds 1 to 2 feet long, narrow and 
slender. Light green in color, and quite graceful. Grows best in a moist, shady 
place. This makes a good plant for the F'ern basket. It can be planted 8 to 12 
inches apart, and is quite de.sirable for planting in front of stronger Ferns, like 
Aspidium spinulosum, A. marginale, etc. 
15 cts. each, SI.25 per doz. 
26 C. fragilis. Smaller; 4 to 8 inches high; 
fronds two or three times divided. 
F^orms nice little clumps in shady, well- 
drained soil. It takes kindly to the rock- 
garden or can be planted 6 inches apart 
in beds with larger sorts. 15 cts. each, 
SI.25 jjcr doz. 
27 DICKSONIA punctilobula (Hav-scented, 
or Gossamer Fern). ^ ® Grows 1 or 2 
feet high. Fronds pale green, very 
thin, with strong stalks from a slender, 
creeping rootstock. A prominent fea¬ 
ture in mountain scenery, often seen in 
great patches in open places. One of the 
very best for massing either in open sun 
or i)artial shade, and will thrive in quite 
dry or moist soil, if the drainage is good, 
i’lant 8 inches apart. 15 cts. each, 
SI.25 per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
Cystopteris hun)ifera. Grown at Gillett’s 
