FERNS - Hardy Varieties 
The cultivation of Hardy Ferns is remarkably simple. All they want is 
o little light alluvial soil, a little loam and peat or leaf mold sufficient 
to keep the soil light and open, plenty of moisture, position varying from 
partial to deep shade. The Aspleniums and many others will grow on 
walls, chinks or rocks, etc. Many will revel in full sunshine in any ordinary 
border. ^ u- i. 4 . 
Culture. A shady position is, of course, preferred, or a spot which gets 
practically no sun, will be an ideal place for a fernery. If the position 
should be a very damp one, it will be advisable to raise the surface 
about 6 inches to a foot. Thoroughly mix a liberal supply of good brown 
peat with the existing soil, to give a good start. VVhen the plants have 
become over-grown, lift, divide and replant early in April or fall. For 
a good effect plant 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Adiantum pedatum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Hardy Maidenhair Fern.) Most attractive of our native Ferns; black 
stems with delicate green fronds; does well in moist spots. 
*Aspidium acrostichoides Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Wood Fern.) (Polystichum.) An evergreen species with deep green, 
divided fronds. Should be planted in a shady position. 12 inches. 
Asplenium filix-foemina Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60,100 $22.50 
(Lady Fern.) Grows in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 3 feet. 
Aspidium spinulosum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Dryopteris spinulosa.) (Spinulosa Wood Fern.) An evergreen variety 
that requires rich, well drained soil. 1 8 to 24 inches. 
Cystopteris bulbifera Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Bladder Fern.) Light green fronds, which attain a length of nearly 3 
feet, make it useful for massing on moist banks or for lining walks 
where a low carpet effect is desired. Plant the crowns just at the sur¬ 
face and 8 inches apart. 
Dicksonia punctilobula Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Dennstaedtia punctilobula.) (Hay-scented or Gossamer Fern.) Grows 
well in either sun or shade. 18 to 24 inches. Very erect with broad 
fronds, of soft, woolly texture. _ 
*Onoclea sensibilis Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Sensitive Fern.) Requires wet places either in sun or shade. 12 inches. 
Osmunda cinnamomea Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60,100 $22.50 
(Cinnamon Fern.) Larger than the variety Claytoniana; often five feet 
high and eight inches wide. Thrives in quite wet soil, in open sun or 
moist, shady places; usually found in mucky soil. 
Osmunda Claytoniana Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60,100 $22.50 
Clothed with loose wool when unfolding its fronds in spring, but soon 
becoming perfectly smooth. This Fern, two to three feet high, is found 
in rather dry, shaded places, and does quite well under cultivation and 
in boxes. Plant about two feet apart if several are needed. 
Osmunda regalis Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60,100 $22.50 
(The Royal Fern.) Wonderful in damp, marshy places, where its rich 
yellowish green foliage and golden stems make very striking subjects. 
^I'Polypodium vulgare Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Common Polypody.) One of the best evergreen species for rockworlc 
Grows 4 to 10 inches high, forming dense mats. Plant about 4 to 6 
inches apart for quick results and cover the new bulbs slightly. 
Struthiopteris germanica Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(The Ostrich Fern.) A very graceful species with finely cut pinnules, 
growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
*^JC^oodsia obtusa Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in length; very 
free growing. 
FEVERFEW (See Matricaria). 
FOXGLOVE (See Digitalis). 
FUCHSIA (See page 134) 
GALAX 
*Aphylla Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A pretty little evergreen from the mountains of North Carolina, havirig 
shining rsd or green leaves. Stalks a foot high, bearing many small, 
white flowers. Hardy in cold latitudes. 
GALEGA - Goat’s Rue 
Showy plants of the easiest culture and very useful. They have pinnate 
foliage, and pea-shaped flowers borne in racemes throughout the sum¬ 
mer. Of great value for cutting. They are distinctly attractive plants 
for sunny borders. Plants are of strong, compact habit. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary, rich soil in a sunny position. Plant in autumn 
or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. Every third year lift, divide and replant. 
Officinalis nana rosea flore pleno Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Very fine double pink variety; rather rare. 
GAULTHERIA - Wintergreen 
❖Procumbens Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Aromatic Wintergreen.) A low evergreen, with bright green leaves. 
Flowers white followed by the bright red berries, which remain until the 
next season. Give the bed a covering of leaves. It takes a whole season 
to establish this plant. 
Gentiana Cruciata 
Gentiana Lagodechiana 
Gerbera, Jainesoni Giant Hybrids 
GAURA 
Lindheimeri Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Very useful and graceful plant for cutting. Its 2-ft. stems carry many 
rosy white flowers gracefully spaced. It is in bloom from early summer 
until stopped by frost, excellent in the foreground of the perennial bor¬ 
der or just as a clump in the cut-flower garden. 
GENISTA - Dyers Greenweed; Broom 
Shrubby plants for growing in dry, suni.y borders or on banks. Golden 
yellow flowers produced freely from May to August. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a sunny position. Plant in autumn or spring, 
12 to 18 inches apart. Protect with straw in winter, in colder parts ot 
'I'Tuncer'"'^'^ Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
A very fine little spring shrub about two feet high with silky, srriall 
leaves; the flowers are freely produced in drooping heads. It is the 
hardiest of the Genistas. 
*Sagittalis 
,g,„aiis Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
(Dwarf Prostrate Broom.) The stems are curiously winged like an arrow 
pealike flowers in clustered heads in June. Plant in warm sheltered 
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GENTIANA - Gentian 
Exquisitely beautiful Alpine perennials, many species of which are ad¬ 
mirably suited for border and rock garden. The taller and stronger 
growing species succeed admirably in grass in colonies m a mmst par¬ 
tially shaded border. Gentians may, indeed, be regarded as the most 
beautiful of hardy perennials. , 
Culture. Gentians require no special care to grow thern successtully. 
Grow in a rich, moist loam containing a fair amount of we -decayed 
cow manure. Best grown in masses as an edging to a partially shaded 
border or rock garden. It is advisable in all cases to mix leaf mold 
freely with the soil before planting. Top dress with well-rotted rnanure 
in spring See that the plants are well supplied with moisture m dry 
weather Gentians do not like to have roots disturbed, so do not inter¬ 
fere with them once they are established. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 
=i=AndlewL' Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
One of the most fascinating native plants. The flowers, which are 
tightly closed, are borne at the top of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, 
and are an intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist places. July and 
Th ree $1.60, Doz. $4.55,100 $32.50 
The ubiquitous little cluster-headed Gentian of the entire Alpine ranges. 
The small bright blue flowers are four-lobed. August and September 
=i=LaSechiana Three $1.60, Doz, $4.55,100 $32.50 
Easily grown prostrate plant not over 2 to 3 inches high, flowering in 
July. Its sapphire-blue flowers are magnificent. ..... .,00 r/i 
*Purdoini Three $1.60, Doz, $4.55,100 $32.50 
A new species introduced by Purdom, and a fine addition to the list of 
Gentians. Lovely blue flowers in July and August. 
GERBERA - Transvaal Daisy 
Lovely tender perennials. Their brilliant sunlike flowers are produced on 
leafless stems about 18 inches high all summer. 
Culture. Grow in full sun, prefer a moist, peaty loam and should be 
protected very carefully during winter m cold regions. They may also 
be potted up in fall and will continue blooming indoors. In temperate 
sections of the country they only require a light protection. Plant in 
JaSZi Gian. Hytrir"' Three Doe. (4.50.100 ,30M 
A lovely rnixture of brilliant orange, pink and yellow shadings, in pots. 
Available in spring only. 
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