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HARDY PLANTS EOR THE HOME GARDEN 
for the shaded moist rock garden. Great- 
13 ’ resembles the obtuse Woodsia in ap¬ 
pearance and growth. 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 garden or woodland planting. 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. 
Crlstatum—(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 $2.50; $15.00 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 
5 feet depending on fertility and mois¬ 
ture. 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 unles 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. 
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Special Selection For 
A Cool Garden of Ferns 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 vari¬ 
ety- 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 Ost¬ 
rich, 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, 
Special Offer of 
Small Ferns for the Shaded Rock 
Garden 
If you have a shaded spot in your 
Rock Garden, or a little water fall 
or other suitable spot, perhaps this 
selection will be just what you 
want. Three each of Walking Fern, 
Common Polypody, Maidenhair] 
bpleenwort and Obtuse Woodsia 12 
in all for only $2.00. 
