4 Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass. — Hardy Ferns 
Clutnp of Aspidiuin Goldianuni and Aspleuiuin angustifoliuin (see pages 5 and 6) 
3 Aspidium aculeatum, var. Braunii (Prickly Shield Fern), s] The leaves are evergreen 
and shining, and when well grown it is one of the hnest of our native Ferns. It 
is found along the mountain brooks, but takes quite readily to cultivation in the 
shaded corner where the drainage is good; benefited by a little leaf-mold. Grows 
about 12 to 18 inches high; plant 1 foot apart, with the new crowns just at the surface. 
25 cts. each. $2.00 per doz. 
4 A. cristatum (Crested 
Wood Fern). Efi This is 
a more common ever¬ 
green Fern, found in wet, 
springy places; about a 
foot high. A moist, 
shaded place is suited to 
its growth. Gives a 
decided coloring to the 
Fern-bed; plant about 8 
inches apart in front of 
the tall sorts. Responds 
to cultivation with the 
new crowns not covered. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
5 A. cristatum, var. Clintoni- 
anum. m In every way 
larger than the preceding. 
A showy Fern and easy 
to grow in any shaded 
spot; it will thrive in 
quite wet places. 
Aapidiuni acrostichoides (see page 8) 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
