FERNDALE NURSERY—ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1938 
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On arrival it will do them good, especially in the spring, to dump them 
in a pail of water for a day or more before planting. Plant crown level 
with the ground and give them a good soaking of water to settle the soil 
solidly among the roots. Then level off with dry soil or sand and mulch to 
preserve moisture and keep sun and wind out. One or two good soakings 
of water later will benefit but is not necessary, unless in a very dry season. 
Do not sprinkle; a light watering will do more harm than good. 
Frost will not hurt the roots, but will kill the fronds. They will come 
back either the same or next season. Neither will frost hurt the roots in 
transit; they can safely be shipped during the winter, and if frozen on arrival, 
unpack and lay them on the ground in a shady place and cover with any kind 
of damp material and let them freeze. They will keep well until you are 
ready to plant. 
Hardy Ferns 
The letter —R— indicates adapted for rockery; —S— for shade; —B— 
for border; —M— for moist soil; —O— open sun. Those best adapted for 
foundation plantings are so indicated. 
Special prices on larger quantities. 
American Maidenhair (adiatum pedatum)—RS—Foundation. 
The black, wiry creeping roots lie immediately below the surface. They 
branch freely if roots are covered lightly with leaf-mold or pulverized 
peat. Plants should be kept fairly moist, at least the first season. Thrives 
best in shade on rocky hillside or rich woodland. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. Prepaid each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Beech Fern (phegopteris hexagonoptera). 
Each 35c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00—Prepaid each 45c; 3 for 90c; 10 for $2.50. 
Brittle Bladder Fern (cystopteris bulbifera)—R— 
At home on wet rocks, preferring limestone. Fronds 4 to 8 inches. Each 
35c—Prepaid 50c. 
Christmas Fern (polystichum acrosticoides)—RS— 
Fronds grow 12 to 30 inches tall. Plant indifferent to soil, either moist 
or dry. Prefers shade. Plant the crown just at the surface of ground. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50—Prepaid each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Cinnamon Fern (osmunda cinnamomea)—M— 
Large fern growing to a height of 2 to 5 ft. Fronds often 8 inches wide. 
Will thrive in wet soil, peat, common garden soil or moist shady places. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50—Prepaid each 35c; 3 for 80c; 10 for $2.25. 
Clinton’s Wood Fern (dryopteris clintoniana)—MS— 
Attains a height of two feet or more when growing in rich moist soil. 
To secure massed effect it should be planted 12 inches apart with crown 
level with surface. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50—Prepaid each 30c; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Crested Wood Fern (dryopteris cristata)—MBS— 
In its native haunts this fern is usually found in wet, shady places. It 
is easily grown. The crown should be set just above surface of ground. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50—Prepaid each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Hayscented Fern (dennstedtedtia punctiloba)—RB—Foundation. 
Attains a height of 12 to 18 inches. Should be planted in rich porous 
soil in shade or sun. Plants set 8 inches apart will soon form a com¬ 
pact mass. An excellent fern for border planting. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50—Prepaid each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
