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ADIANTUM O’BRIENE, Maiden Hair Fern (See page 21) 
ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM: Commonly called the carrot fern 
from its similarity in foliage. A native of Japan and hardy. Its 
fronds of light green are 12 to 18 inches long. 
PLATYCERIUM ALCICORNE (Staghorn Fern): The Staghorn 
fern may be grown as a pot plant, in a basket or on a mossy 
stump. It needs no soil and is grown in moss. 50c up. 
POLYPODIUM GLAUCUM: The haresfoot fern. So called for 
its thick woolly rhizomes. It is one of the best decorative ferns 
we have and is suited for pot culture. The fronds are a beau¬ 
tiful metallic gray, 2 to 3 feet in length. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 
4-inch pots, 50c each. 
POLYPODIUM KNIGHTII: One of the finest, and most rare 
ferns for hanging baskets. The fronds are long and graceful being 
equally as exquisite as a beautiful Ostrich plume. One of the 
most interesting features of the fern is that the fronds will be 
produced from the sides and bottom of the basket as well as out 
of the top, thus adding greatly to the beauty of the subject. 
75c up. 
POLYPODIUM SUBAURICULATUM: A basket fern similar to 
Polypodium Knightii in habit and growth but with sword-fern¬ 
like fronds 6 to 8 feet long and hanging straight down when they 
mature. Stock limited. Small plants, $1.00. 
POLYSTICHUM SETOSUM: This is a glossy evergreen hardy 
fern from Japan and is one of the choicest in our collection. The 
fronds are 18 to 24 inches long by 4 to 6 inches broad. 
PTERIS ARGYREA: The prettiest of the tall variegated ferns. 
Easily grown. Makes a specimen 18 to 24 inches tall. 
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS (Australian Tree Fern) 
This impressive giant holds the attention and admiration of all 
who see it. The immense fronds often attain a spread of lO to 12 
feet. As the plant grows it forms a veritable tree. Plants in 4-inch 
pots, 50c each; plants in 1-gal. containers, $1.00 to $1.50 each; 
Larger specimen plants, $2.50 to $10.00 each. 
PTERIS LONGIFOLIA: Has deep green fronds 18 to 24 inches 
tall of sword fern type. Stands some sun and ordinary soil. It 
adds character to the fernery. 
PTERIS TREMULA: An old favorite, being fine in the house or 
fernery. It is not particular as to soil or care. The light green 
graceful fronds are 18 to 24 inches tall. 
SCOLOPENDRIUM VULGARE: The Hart’s tongue fern of the 
British Isles. It has step-like fronds of bright green 6 to 12 inches 
long. We have a number of varieties varying from plain leaved 
to crested and fish tail shapes. It is fine for naturalizing in the 
fernery or rock wall. 
SITILOBIUM CICUTAREA: An exquisite novelty from the West 
Indies, which we have found hardy in this section. Has tall grace¬ 
ful fronds of a deep glossy green. Grows to height of 24 to 30 
inches. Plants in 3-inch pots, 50c each. Larger specimens, $1.00 
up. 
STENOCHLAENA SCANDENS: A very fine climbing fern or 
will make a lovely hanging basket. It is a free growing fern 
with large pinnate fronds produced on fleshy rhizomes. Grown 
on a mossy wall it is beautiful. 
PTERIS CHILDSI: A rare and very beautiful crested pteris. 
This variety makes wonderful specimens when grown in pot or 
basket. Plants 1 foot tall, $2.00 each. 
PTERIS PARKERI: A very distinctive fern having 18-inch 
fronds of a beautiful dark metallic green. 
PTERIS CORDIFOLIA: This fern with its sword-fern-like fronds 
of a deep glossy green is fine in the rockery. One df the best for 
naturalizing, standing poor soil and little water. 
STAGHORN FERN 
WOODWARDIA NATIVE: This gorgeous California native is 
hard to beat. Large, deep green fronds and strong upright 
growth. Average height 3 to 3 % feet. It stands some sun. Dor¬ 
mant roots January to April, 20c each; plants in gallon contain¬ 
ers, 35c each, 3 for $1.00; plants in 5-gallon containers. $1.00 
to $1.50 each. 
WOODWARDIA RADICANS: A really wonderful fern standing 
either full sun or shade. It is not nearly as well known as it 
deserves. The 3 to 6-foot fronds are shaped somewhat like our 
native Woodwardia but are of a pendulus habit and are unique 
in that new ferns form on the end of the fronds which are a 
bronzy green in color. 
GYMNOGRAMMA—Goldbach Fern 
A handsome subject for tub or garden planting. The fronds are 
c/Jlrk green on top, with the back a pure golden yellow. Very 
popular. 
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