HAKDV PLAM'S FOR THE HOME GAKDEX 
needcfl. Although it will grow under 
wideh^ varying conditions, it docs best 
in a rich humus soil, well drained but not 
suffering at anv time for moisture, bach 
25c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
BOTRYCHIUM 
Virginianum —(Rattlesnake Fernl. Single 
triangular frond. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 
$2.50 per doz. 
CAMPTOSORUS 
Rhizophyllus —(Walking Fern) An inter¬ 
esting mat forming rock fern. Each 25c; 
3 for 65c; $2.50 per doz. 
CHEILANTHES 
Feei —(Lipfern) A very tiny fern with 
tufts of wooly fronds growing from crev¬ 
ices on the southerly side of limestone 
cliffs. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; $3.50 per doz. 
CYSTOPTERIS 
Bulbifera —(Buhlet Fern) Long narrow 
graceful fronds from 8 to 24 inches long, 
depending on moisture and soil. Tiny 
little bulblets on the backs of the fronds 
drop off and start new plants. Shade and 
good humus soil. Beautiful when forced 
as a winter houseplant. Each 25c; 12 
for $2.00; $12.00 per 100. 
Fragilis —(Brittle Fern) Delicately cut 
fronds from 5 to 10 inches long. For the 
shaded moist rock garden. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c; $2.00 per doz. 
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. 
Spinulbsum —(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 Eern) 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. 
Obtusa —(Common Woodsia) 3-6 inches. 
A graceful little fern for shaded rock 
clefts. Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 
per 100. 
ONOCLEA 
Sensibilis —(Sensitive Eern) 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 Eern) 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 Eern) 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 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 ever¬ 
green 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 £n dry sunny cliffs or rocks or in 
light shade. Requires acid soil and water¬ 
ing in dry weather till it gets well es¬ 
tablished. Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 
per 100. 
OTHER VARIETIES OF FERNS 
I'here are several other varieties of ferns 
native to this locality that you may be 
interested in. These include Goldies Fern, 
Silvery Spleenwort, Narrow' Leaved Spleen- 
w'ort. Marsh Fern, the tiny little Slender 
Rockbrake, the Oakfern and the Beechfern 
as well as others. If interested in any of 
these we w'ill be pleased to quote you prices. 
