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Edjvard Gillett, Southvnck, Mass. — Hardy Ferns 
46 Selaginella 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 will do. 10 cts. 
each, SI.00 per doz. 
47 SCOLOPENDRIUM vul- 
gare (Hart’s Tongue), ffl 
A very rare Fern in the 
United States, with sim¬ 
ple fronds, 6 to 12 inches 
high; very easily culti¬ 
vated. Fine forrockwork 
in moist leaf-mold. 25 cts. 
48 WOODSIA Ilvensis (Rus¬ 
ty Woodsia). ^ ffl This 
little Fern often chooses 
for its home the exposed 
rocks on tops of moun¬ 
tains, forming little tufts 
and forcing its roots 
down into the crevices. 
Twenty years ago I saw 
Woodwarclia angustifolia 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 6 inches high and is at home in front part 
of Fern-bed; plant about 8 inches apart. 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
49 W. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Woodsia). BB 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). 
50 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. 
51 W. Virginica. ® Is larger, 2 feet high by 3 to 
5 inches broad. Wet swamps or bogs. Can 
be grown in any garden soil. Plant 12 to 
14 inches apart if a permanent bed is 
desired. 15 cts. each, S1.25 per doz. $6.00 
per KX). 
Soolopendrium vulgarc 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
