8 
Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass.—Hardy Ferns 
17 Asplenium Trichomanes 
(Maiden-hair Spleenwort). 
A delicate little Fern, 
with narrow fronds 3 to 6 
inches long. This, although 
found up among the cliffs, 
adapts itself to the small 
rockery, where it does ex¬ 
ceedingly well; also in the 
Fern border. This is one of 
the small evergreen Ferns 
benefited by a good allow¬ 
ance of leaf-mold. Plant 
about 8 inches apart, with 
the crowns brought to the 
surface. Clumps. 25 cts. 
each, S2.0() per doz. 
18 A. Thelypteroides (Silvery 
Spleenwort). m Fronds 2 
to 3 feet high, by 6 inches 
j wide. In moist shades. A 
. good, thrifty Fern, well de- 
• serving a place in the Fern- 
bed, well back. Any good 
garden soil. Plant 1 foot Asplenium ariKUStifolium (see page 6) 
apart. 20 cts. each. 81.50 
per doz. S7.00 per 100. 
.\spleniuin Trichomanes 
19 BOTRYCHIUM Virginicum (Moonwort). ffl About 1 foot, 
divided into two segments above the middle, one of which 
is erect, bearing the fruit, the other spreading, triangular, 
membraneous and much divided. Plant 8 inches apart. 
15 cts. each, SI.25 per doz. 
Botrychium ternatum (see page 9) 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
