ADIANTUM O’BRIENI: Our choice as the best hardy maiden¬ 
hair for rock gardens or walls. It is from South Africa, standing 
oui coldest weather and some sun. See illustration on page 22. 
CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM. Besides being 
one of the most beautiful of the “Holly Fern” 
family it is the easiest to grow and very 
popular. The beautiful dark green fronds are 
1 I to 1X inches long. Evergreen. 
CYRTOMIUM ROCKFORDIANUM: Com mon- 
ly called the Holly Fern. An attractive ever¬ 
green fern with IX to 24-inch fronds of deep 
glossy green which form a beautiful contrast 
to the other ferns in the fernery. 
DICKSONIA ANTARTICA: A very rare tree 
fern which attains a height of 20 feet or more, 
producing fronds of deep green 4 to 5 feet 
long and 2 feet broad. It is a native of Aus¬ 
tralia and is the hardiest large tree fern. 
Stock limited. Small plants, 50c to $2.00. 
DUVALLIA CAN ARIENSIS (“Tree hare’s 
foot fern”): This wonderful basket fern derives 
its name from the j)eculiar shape of its root- 
stock. which curves over the side of the pot 
or basket. These rootstocks being covered with 
coarse brown hair, very closely resemble a 
hare’s foot. Plants in 4-inch pots, 75c each. 
DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS: A very beautiful 
and rare fern for pots or baskets which we are 
offering to the public in small si/.es for the 
first time. Usually seen only in some large 
conservatory or as a specimen. Small plants, 
3Jc. 
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DOODIA ASPERA: One of the prettiest 
small ferns as well as most useful. It has 
erect fronds 12 to lb inches long, the young 
fronds being of rosy pink changing to deep 
green in maturity. 
The proper placing of a few of these delicate though hardy 
beauties will add much to your garden picture. The following 
is a partial list of easy-to-grow varieties that we know you will 
like. 
ASPIDIUM CAPENSIS: A hardy fern from South Africa stand¬ 
ing both heat and cold and some sun. It has bright evergreen 
fronds 2 to 3 feet in length. It is easy to grow and not particular 
as to soil. Sure to please. 
CULTURE: While it is true some ferns will grow in any soil, 
all are benefited by the use of leafmold and light loamy soil 
as a growing medium. Grow them in the shade and protect them 
from drafts or heavy winds. 
Plants unless otherwise marked are: 
2 y 2 and 3-inch pots, each. $0.25 
4-inch pots, each _ .50 
6-inch pots, each. . .75 
ASPIDIUM TSUSSSIMENSE (“Holly Fern”): One of the best of 
the small-growing ferns. Attractive evergreen foliage. 
ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM : Locally called the mother fern for 
the young ferns start on the old fronds which are 18 to 30 inches 
in length. It is an outstanding fern in every planting. 
HAWAIIAN BRAKE: One of the best ferns for naturalizing 
with fronds 2 to 3 feet long of a pleasing green. It will fill up a 
corner or spot in the yard remaining beautiful most of the year. 
It increases from runners and is dormant for about two months. 
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM: A most wonderful maiden hair with 
deep green fronds 18 to 24 inches long by 12 to 18 inches 
spread. It is a greenhouse or lathhouse fern of great beauty and 
is wonderful in a hanging basket. A native of Australia. $1.00 up. 
ADIANTUM GRACILLIMUM: Has very minute foliage. It 
should be grown in a pot or basket as it will not stand overhead 
watering. A favorite with everyone that knows it as it is 
fine for cutting for bouquets or corsages. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 
4-inch pots, 50c each; 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM: Five Finger Fern. This beautiful Noth 
American fern, though hardy, is often treated as a greenhouse 
fern, and when grown in pots should have protection in cold 
weather. It is a favorite for growing in a sheltered nook in the 
rockery. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, SOc each. 
ADIANTUM TRIUMPH: All that its name signifies. A beauti¬ 
ful small leaved variety of light green foliage. Should be grown 
in a pot or basket as its fronds are tall and drooping. 3-inch 
pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
ADIANTUM WESLEYIANUM: A rare, large leaved variety 
with foliage very lacy and reddish when young and deep green 
when mature. It is lovely in large pots or baskets. No collection 
snould be without this one. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 
50c each. 
DAVALLIA PLATYPHYLLA: A tall upright 
growing fern of glaucus green 6 to 8 feet tall. 
A rare fern, fine for a corner in the wall or as 
a background for other ferns. $1.00 up. 
DAVALLIA TRIGOSA: A real novelty, being 
beautiful in the rockery as well as making a 
fine hanging basket variety. The fronds are a 
soft gray-green, 18 to 24 inches in length 
with a pendulous habit. Everyone that has 
seen this fern is fascinated by it. $1.00 up. 
ADIANTUM ALTADENA: H as smaller foliage than O’Brieni. It 
is fine for outside planting, standing the coldest weather in 
Southern California. This one is a favorite with all who know it. 
3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, SOc each. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM 
Commonly called the five-finger fern. A favorite for sheltered, 
shady places. 
POLYPODIUM KNIGHT II 
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