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The very hardy ferns that so effectively thrive in our shady woods will do equally well in 
many a shady corner about the house and garden. Why not avail ourselves of these charming 
plants ? 
F)ardy ferns. 
T HE demand for our interesting hardy native ferns for planting in the shady corner and 
rockery has been steadily increasing for years, until now they are considered quite as 
important as any class of hardy plants for gardening purposes. The varieties we offer 
are especially recommended for gardens. 
Botl for ferns. 
Some of the stronger types will grow in almost any soil, but it is advisable to have the 
ground well drained, with some sand and leaf mould mixed with the soil. 
<£tber> to plant. 
It is desirable to plant in early spring if convenient, but by cutting the fronds well 
back they can be successfully set out anytime up to the first of September. Later planting 
is not usually advisable, as the plants do not seem to thrive unless they make some top 
growth before going to rest for the winter. 
Key. 
For the convenience of those not familiar with the following ferns, this key will assist 
in selecting for special planting. O. S., open sun’; D. S., dry, shady places; M. S., moist, 
shady places 
NOTE—We will select ferns for any special location on request. 
Varieties. 
Adiantum Pedatum (Maidenhair Fern). - One 
of the prettiest. Grows about a foot high 
in rich shades, and responds readily to cul¬ 
tivation. ^ Plant 1 foot apart for massing. 
" ‘8.00 per 
M- S. 20 cts. each, $1.25 per 10, 
Asplenium Filix-foemina (Lady Fern). A 
‘TSe. handsome Fern 2 to 3 feet high, 
with finely cut foliage. Set 10 to 24 inches 
apart at back of Fern bed. O. S., M. S 
i.„, cts .' eac| b $1.25 per 1(1, $9.00 per 100. 
. The, yPterqides (Silver Spleen- 
W f , tams a height of three feet, and 
fronds 3 to 5 inches wide. Also can 
he massed effectively. M. S. Plant 18 to 
tenn hes 1 £P art - 12 cts - ea ch, $1.00 per 10, 
■to.UO per 100. 
Gossarnp*'r Punctilobula (ITay-scented or 
Frond?? Fern ). Grows 1 to 2 feet high, 
a slender 3 6 gr ? en ’ w,th strong stalks from 
8 inches ? ree . P ' ng rootstocl <. D. S. Plant 
.$8.00 pe r mo 15 cts ' each > $ L0 ° P er 10 > 
r\ ’ “ H'-i XUU. 
D fhi P s - ris Cris tata. 
(Crested Wood Fern). 
about a fnnTr? n evergreen F ern; grows 
oring to the F lgl 'i *= lves a decided col¬ 
es apar? M I™ PIant about 8 mch- 
$ 8.00 per mq 15 cts - each . $E 00 per 10 , 
Fern) er o ne i 'if rg,na,is .(Evergreen Wood 
! es - Fronds 1 ° t Ur P r , ettles . t eve rgreen spee¬ 
ches wide t WV' 2 i feet j" 1 , len S th > 3 to 5 
color, pt a 'ehish, and of a deep green 
each, $100 nl m 00 ^ apart - D - S. 15 cts. 
41.U0 per 10, $S,00 per 100. 
p OR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER PAGE. 
Dryopteris Spinulosa (Wood Fern). Ever¬ 
green species, about 15 inches high, with 
finely dissected fronds about 4 inches wide. 
Plant 18 inches apart. M. S'. 15 cts. each, 
$1.00 per 10, $9.00 per 100. 
Matteuccia Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). 
One of the most stately, and one of the 
best for cultivation. D. S. 15 cts. each, 
$1.25 per 10, $S.00 per 100. 
Osraunda Cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 
Often 5 feet high and S inches wide. O. S. 
25 cts. each, $2.00 per 10, $15.00 per 100. 
Osmunda Claytoniana. Grows 2 to 3 feet 
high, is found in rather dry shaded places, 
and does well under cultivation. Plant about 
2 feet apart. O. S. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per 
10, $15.00 per 100. 
Polypodium Vulgare (Common Polypody). 
One of the best evergreen species for rock- 
work. Grows 4 to 10 inches high, form¬ 
ing dense mats. Plant about 4 to 6 inches 
apart. D. S. 15 cts. each, $1.00 per 10 
$6.00 per 100. 
Polystichum Acrostichoides (Christmas 
Fern). An evergreen species, about a foot 
high, with deep green fronds' simply divid¬ 
ed. Plant 1 foot apart. D. S'., M. S. 15 
cts. each, $1.00 per 10, $6.00 per 100. 
Woodwardia Areolata (Netted Chain Fern). 
Grows 12 to 18 inches high. M. S. 20 cts. 
each, $1.75 per 10, $15.00 per 100. 
