Pteretis nodulosa (Ostrich Fern). See page 5 
Hardy Native Ferns 
The Ferns are one of our most useful groups of plants. They grow best in shady 
locations but some will thrive in full sun. The following Ferns are strong, clumpy 
plants and include the best varieties for general use. 
ADIANTUM pedatum. American Maidenhair Fern. 2 ft. 
Deciduous. Beautiful, feathery fronds on black stems. 
Shade. 
ASPLENIUM platyneuron. Ebony Spleenwort. 6 to 12 in. 
Evergreen. Grows among the shaded rocks. 
trichomanes. Maidenhair Spleenwort. 4 to 6 in. Evergreen. 
Daintiest of the Ferns. Grows in clefts in the rocks. 
ATHYRIUM filixfemina. Lady Fern. 2 to 3 ft. Deciduous. 
One of the easiest to grow in partial shade or full sun.... 
pycnocarpon. Narrowleaf Spleenwort. 2 to 3 ft. Decidu¬ 
ous. Rich green. Vigorous fronds. For the rich woods.. 
thelypteroides. Silvery Spleenwort. 2 to 3 ft. Deciduous. 
Similar to the Lady Fern but with a silvery sheen from the 
color of the spores. Partial shade. 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum. Rattlesnake Fern. 1 to 2 ft. 
Deciduous. For open woods. 
GAMPTOSORUS rhizophyllus. Walking Fern. Evergreen. 
Fronds 4 to 10 inches high that taper at the end and root 
from these tips. Grows on limestone cliffs. Shade. 
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12 Asplenium platyneuron. Ebony Spleenwort.$2 50 
12 Asplenium trichomanes. Maidenhair Spleenwort ... 2 50 
12 Polypodium vulgare. Common Polypody.2 00 
36 Ferns.Worth . . $7 00 
This Collection for $6.00 
