1939 
Ferndale Nursery—Askov, Minnesota 
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Introductory Assortment 
To introduce our Ferns we offer, 20 Ostrich, 20 Lady, 10 
Osmunda, 10 Evergreen, 10 Maidenhair, and 10 Sensitive, or 
any combination of 80 Ferns in six varieties, except Royal, 
selected from group 1 for $5.00 cash, packing free. These are 
all standard varieties that will give universal satisfaction under 
ordinary conditions. The assortment packed for shipment will 
average 80 lbs. and can be safely shipped by freight up to April 1. 
Hardy Fern Collections in Cartons 
We can supply hardy ferns packed in peat moss in cartons 
of five ferns consisting of 2 Ostrich, 2 Lady and 1 American 
Maidenhair fern, with cultural directions printed on label. A 
very convenient and clean method of handling ferns over the 
retail counter. Sample carton mailed prepaid for 60c. 
12 cartons (60 ferns) _$ 7.00 
25 cartons (125 ferns) _13.00 
100 cartons (500 ferns) _48.00 
Fern Bed Collection 
These collections will be shipped direct to your customer 
under your own shipping tags. 
If you have no special agreement with us, send $4.00 with 
each order for full collection, $2.50 for half collection, include 
your shipping tags correctly addressed. We will then ship 
ferns prepaid direct to your customer and return to you the 
difference between net wholesale price of $2.50 or $1.35 respec¬ 
tively, plus transportation charges. Order desired assortment 
by number, follow shipping instructions and we will do the rest. 
Retail Whole- 
Price sale 
No. 1—8 Ostrich, 10 Lady, 4 Osmunda and 2 
Evergreen Ferns for general planting_ $5.00 $2.50 
No. 1—A—8 Ostrich. 8 Lady, 4 Sensitive and 
4 Evergreen Ferns. Suitable for general 
planting_ 5.00 2.50 
No. 2 —For dry shady places: 6 Leathery Wood. 
8 Lady, 6 Hayscented and 4 Interrupted 
Ferns _ 5.00 2.50 
No. 3—For moist shady places; 4 Maidenhair, 
8 Evergreen, 4 Ostrich, 4 Cinnamon and 
4 Lady Ferns _ 5.00 2.50 
No. 4—For wet locations; 8 Sensitive, 6 Clin¬ 
tons wood, 3 Royal, 3 Cinnamon, 4 Marsh 
Shield Ferns _ 5.00 2.50 
ONE HALF of any of above collections, postage 
to be added_,_l___ 2.60 1.35 
Shredded Peat Moss 
Practically the same as peat moss imported from Holland 
except not quite so dry. Excellent for mulching and to mix 
with soil for acid loving plants such as ferns, arbutus, bearberry, 
gentians and many others. Also e.xcellent to mix with heavy 
soil to prevent baking and packing and to hold moisture. 
100 lb. sack, $1.50, or 50 lb. sack for $1.00. Should be 
shipped by freight. 
