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HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
ly resembles the obtuse Woodsia in ap¬ 
pearance and growth. Each 20c; 12 for 
$2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
DENNISTEDTIA 
Punctilobula— (Hay-Scented Fern) A 
medium sized fern for mass planting or 
around rocks or stumps. Light shade. 
Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
DRYOPTERIS 
Marginalis—(Evergreen Wood Fern) Dark 
green leathery fronds, 8 to 20 inches long, 
evergreen over winter. Good for home 
planting where the shade is heavy. Each 
25c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
Spinulosum—(Fancy Wood Fern) More 
delicate, finely cut fronds of lighter green 
than the preceding. Very desirable for 
home planting or rocky woodland paths. 
Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
Cristatum—(Marsh Shield Fern) Usually 
found on tufts of peat in swamps, but 
transplants readily to other soils. Sterile 
fronds evergreen. 18-24 inches. Each 25c; 
12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
ONOCLEA 
Sensibilis—(Sensitive Fern) Valuable for 
planting along streamsides or in damp 
spots in the larger wild garden but not so 
good for restricted places because the 
growing point shifts position each year. 
Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
OSMUNDA 
Cinnamomea—(Cinnamon Fern) A tall 
attractive fern that thrives where the soil 
is moist and somewhat acid. 2-4 feet. 
Each 25c; 12 for $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
Claytoniana—(Interrupted Fern) A tall 
growing luxuriant fern of light green 
color. Adapted to light shade and well 
drained soils. 2-4 feet. Each 25c; 12 for 
$2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
Regalis— (Royal Fern) At its best in 
wet soils, but is attractive, though of 
lower growth on drier soils. Large lux¬ 
uriant fronds growing from 18 inches to 
A COOL GARDEN OF FERNS 
5 feet depending on fertility and moisture. 
Each 25c; 12 for $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
PELLAEA 
Atropurpurea—(Purple Cliff Brake) Beau¬ 
tiful blue green foliage on dark purple 
stems. 6-10 inches. Does well as a potted 
plant in the house over winter. Likes 
well drained sandy soil and light shade. 
Each 25c; 12 for $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
POLYPODIUM 
Vulgare— (Common Polypody) Forms 
large mats on shaded rocks. Hard to re¬ 
establish unless provision is made to 
keep up constant moisture. 2-8 inches. 
Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
POLYSTICHIUM 
Acrostichoides—(Christmas Fern) An 
evergreen fern of medium size. Enjoys 
fairly heavy shade and rich humus soil. 
Each 25c; 12 for $2.50; 15.00 per 100. 
PTERIDIUM 
Aquilinum—(Bracken) A coarse fern for 
poor soil and open exposure. Each 20c; 
12 for $1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
PTERITIS 
Nodulosa—(Ostrich Fern) 2-4 feet. Usually 
found native in damp stream, bottoms but 
seems to thrive in any humus soil and 
shade. Beautiful divided fronds, resemb¬ 
ling an ostrich plume, growing in vase 
shape. Each 25c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 
per 100. 
WOODSIA 
Ilvensis—(Rusty Woodsia) A green fern 
growing 2 to 4 inches high, the fronds 
closely set with hairs. Native it grows in 
tufts on dry sunny cliffs or rocks or in 
light shade. Requires acid soil and wat¬ 
ering in dry weather till it gets well es¬ 
tablished. Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 
per 100. 
Obtusa—(Common Woodsia) 3-6 inches. 
A graceful little fern for shaded rock 
clefts. Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 
per 100. 
FOR THAT SHADED NOOK 
For those of you who love the beauty of ferns but are not sure which kinds to select 
I suggest this group as giving an interesting variety. You will find they will make a 
beauty spot along the north side of your house or other shaded place, either alone or 
combined with other native plants. Avoid regularity in planting, but allow from 12 to 15 
or 18 inches space for each fern. The Ostrich and Clayton Ferns grow the tallest. 
This Fern Bed includes 10 Ostrich, 10 Lady, 10 Clayton and 6 Maidenhair ferns, 36 
choice ferns delivered to you for $5.00. One half of the above, 18 plants delivered for $3.00. 
