Edward Gilletf, Soutfwicl^, Mass.—Hardy Ferns 13 
40 Pellaea densa (Oregon 
Cliff Brake), -fr' A little, 
low F'ern. 4 to 0 inches 
high, found on the rocks 
on the mountains of the 
western coast. It does 
quite well in a raised 
bed of leaf-mold in a 
shady place. Idant 4 to 
6 inches apart. 20 cts. 
41 P. gracilis (Slender Cliff 
Brake). S A delicate 
little Fern, 3 to 6 inches 
high, found on moist, 
shaded banks. Does 
quite well in a raised 
bed of leaf-mold with 
the other Pellteas. 
Should be planted rath¬ 
er thickly, 2 to 3 inches 
apart. Rather rare. 25 
cts. each, S2.00 per doz. 
PHEGOPTERIS (Beech 
Fern). 
42 P. Dryopteris. S Has tri¬ 
angular fronds 3 to 5 
inches wide, once or 
twice divided. A deli¬ 
cate and pretty Fern. 
One foot high, in moist, 
rich, shaded j)laces, often near a mountain brook; it is benefited by 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. 
43 P. hexagonoptera. ge A good Fern for the shady corner, 7 to 12 inches wide, 
broader than long; quite showy and easily grown in almost any garden 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. 
44 P. polypodioides. a 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, SI.25 per doz. 
45 POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common Polypody), ffi One of the best evergreen species 
for rockwork. Grows 4 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 any kind of soil not too wet; plant it about 4 
to 6 inches apart for quick results. (5over the new buds slightly. 15 cts. each, 
SI.25 per doz. 
46 P, falcatum (Kellogg’s Polypody). m Six to 12 inches high, found in 
Washington and Oregon, growing on trees and in clefts of rocks. Does well here 
in New England if given a bed of leaf-mold well drained. 15 cts. each, SI.25 
per doz. 
47 SELAGINELLA rupestris. ^ A little, low, moss-like plant, 1 to 3 inches high, grow¬ 
ing in little tufts; the color is grayish green. It grows on exposed rocks. 15 cts. 
each, SI.25 per doz. 
48 S. apus. ^ A pretty little creeper, with fine, scale-like leaves. Desirable for a moist 
situation, and makes a fine groundwork for small flowering plants. Will grow in 
open sun; any wet or moist place wdll do. 10 cts. each, SI per doz. 
49 SCOLOPENDRIUM vulgare (Hart’s Tongue). ® A very rare Fern in the United 
States, with simple fronds, 6 to 12 inches high; very easily cultivated Irine for 
rockwork in moist leaf-mold. 35 cts. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
Woodwanlia ariKustifolia (see page 14) 
