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Hardy Ferns 
P 
V_^ omparatively few people are familiar with the exquisite beauty of 
our woodland ferns, nor realize how graciously they adapt themselves to garden 
use, if they are properly treated. 
Planted in irregular groupings along shaded paths, as companions to scillas, 
narcissi, or tulips, they are indescribably beautiful. Naturalized in woodland 
areas they present a picture of fairy-like loveliness. They spread their delicate 
leaves happily in the moist, shaded glen, or in that portion of the rockery which 
the sun does not reach. And in the wild garden, with columbine and blood- 
root, jack-in-the-pulpit and anemone, they are contented indeed! 
Wild Ferns 
in a 
native setting. 
Richard Averill Smith 
ADIANTUM pedatum (Hardy Maiden¬ 
hair). The most graceful of all ferns, with 
delicate fan-shaped fronds supported on glis¬ 
tening black stems. 
ATHYRIUM filixfemina (Lady Fern). 
Hardy variety, but should not be exposed to 
too strong sunshine. 
OSMUNDA cinnamomea (Cinnamon 
Fern). Tall, rather coarse but beautiful deep- 
rooted fern. 
O. regalis (Royal Fern). Similar to the 
above; leaves to 6 feet long; margins finely 
toothed. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common 
Polypody). Forms mats; widely used on 
rocks, banks and trees. 
POLYSTICHUM acrostichoides (Christ¬ 
mas Fern). Attractive fern of simple culti¬ 
vation. Native to Asia and Africa. 
Large clumps. $.50 
Bamboos an d Q rasses 
There are many types of grasses which may be included in the land¬ 
scape plan with excellent decorative effect. They vary in soil requirements, 
some thriving in dry locations; others adding a graceful note to the waterside 
planting. 
Some varieties, such as Agrostis, Briza, Lagurus, and Pennisetum may be cut 
for wintertime decoration indoors. 
