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Edward Gillelt, Southivicl^, Mass.—Hardy Ferns 
50 WOODSIA Ilvensis 
(Rusty Woodsia). ^ ffl 
This little Fern often 
chooses for its home 
the exposed rocks on 
tops of mountains, 
forming little tufts and 
forcing its roots down 
into the crevices. Twen¬ 
ty years ago I saw it in 
masses on the grounds 
where Mt. Tom House 
now stands,in Holyoke, 
Mass.. 1,200 feet above 
the sea. It will also 
thrive in moist soils in 
shade, but give it good 
drainage. It grows 
about Oinches high,and 
is at home in front ])art 
of Fern-bed; plant 
about 8 inches apart. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz. 
51 W. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Woodsia). s Six to 12 inches high; found on rocky 
banks. An easy Fern to grow, and one quite desirable for rockwork. This will 
thrive in almost any shaded place not too wet. It can be planted 8 inches apart 
in front of larger Ferns, and is benefited by the addition of a little leaf-mold. 
20 cts. each. $1.50 per doz. 
WOODWARDIA (Chain Fern). 
52 W. angustifolia. ® 12 inches high by 3 to 4 inches wide. Grows in wet bogs, but 
takes kindly to cultivation in moist garden soil and will thrive even if put in 
highest rock-gardens. 25 cts. each. $2.00 per doz. 
53 W. Virginica. ® Is larger, 2 feet high by 3 to 5 inches broad. Wet swam])s or bogs. 
Can be grown in any garden soil. Plant 12 to 14 inches apart if a permanent bed 
is desired. 15 cts. each, $1,25 ]ier doz. 
\\’()o<l.sia obtusa 
Ferns Krowing among rocks, taken at Gillett's. The upper left-hand corner shows clumps of Woodsia 
Ilvensis and those at the bottom are Pelltsa atrojnirpurea 
