RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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A. parvulum — A rare species from the 
southern states, with 6 to 8 inch fronds. 
50c each. 
*asplenium platyneuron — Ebony Spleen- 
wort. Narrow, black-stemmed fronds, 8 
to 10 inches long. 35c each. 
*A. trichomanes — (Maiden-Hair Spleen- 
wort) Fronds densely clustered, 8 inches 
long and about one inch wide. 25c each. 
A. trichomanes Carolina Form — From 
North Carolina, with fronds more slen¬ 
der and of more compact habit. 50c each. 
viride — The Green-stemmed Spleenwort. 
Found on limestone cliffs and likes a 
little ground limestone in its soil. Par¬ 
tially shaded position with moisture at 
the roots. A subalpine species and of 
dwarf and compact habit. Very rare and 
seldom offered to the public. $1.00 each. 
Blechnum spicant — Lomaria spicant or 
Deer Fern, with spike-like fronds. One 
of the nicest of our dwarf Ferns. 50c 
each. 
*Cheilanthes alabamensis — A very rare 
species from Alabama with short, dainty 
fronds. Requires a northern or eastern 
exposure. 75c each. 
*C. californica — Somewhat more robust 
and taller growing than C. gracillima. 6 
inches. 50c each. 
*C. gracillima —(Lace Fern) A dwarf, com¬ 
pact form, with 4 inch fronds. Prefers 
northern or eastern exposure. 50c each. 
*C. lanosa —The slightly hairy fronds are 6 
to 8 inches long and about 2 inches wide. 
50c each. 
*C. siliquosa —(Formerly listed as Pellaea 
densa) A very dwarf and compact Fern 
which can withstand full sun and much 
drought once established. Finely cut 
wide, dark green fronds, 6 in. 50c each. 
*Pellaea andromedaefolia —(Coffee Fern) 
One of the most distinct and interesting 
species of our native Ferns. The leaves 
are from 6 to 12 inches long and 3 to 5 
inches wide, and are very different from 
other Ferns. 50c each. 
P. atropurpurea —Dwarf resistant species 
with grey-green, black-stemmed fronds. 
Not common. 8 inches. 50c each. 
*Pellaea breweri —After searching for sev¬ 
eral years we have been able to secure 
a nice stock of this very rare Fern. 
Foliage very distinct, the pinnae being 
sessile, mostly two-parted, the upper 
lobe of the pinnae being the largest. 
Dwarf and very slow growing. 4 inches. 
75c and $1.00 each. (3 in. pots.) 
*p. bridgesi— Another rare Fern from the 
Northwest with greyish green, glaucous 
foliage. Leaf margin reflexed or wrin¬ 
kled. 6 inches. 50c and 75c each. 
*P. ornithopus —(Bird-Foot Fern) Rather 
stiff foliage, shaped like bird track, 8 to 
10 inches long. 50c each. 
*Pityrogramma triangularis — (Formerly 
listed as Ceropteris triangularis) The 
Gold-Back Fern. The fronds, 6 to 8 inches 
long and 3 to 5 inches wide, are dark 
green above and deep golden yellow be¬ 
neath. Dry conditions in light shade. 
35c each. 
Polystichum — The following species of 
Polystichum are suitable for shady cor¬ 
ner or border and shady places in the 
rockery. Some can stand more sun than 
others, as noted. 
*P. acrostichoides — (Christmas Fern) 
Leaves in dense crowns, 10 inches high. 
Very easy. 50c each. 
P. andersoni—A very rare species, some¬ 
what tall for the rockery the rather 
broad, lacy fronds being from 18 to 24 
inches long. Light shade. $1.00 each. 
P. brauni —Another species which is rather 
large for the rockery, the lacy fronds 
being from 18 to 24 inches long. Requires 
dense shade and moisture during the dry 
weather. Rare. 75c each. 
polystichum lemmoni —A very rare Fern, 
with full and compact fronds, 6 to 10 
inches long. Gritty soil, with plenty of 
leafmold or peat, with light shade. 75c 
each. 
polystichum lonchitis — The Mountain 
Holly-fern. Another rare Fern with 
rather rigid fronds of dark green; 12 to 
15 inches long. Shade. 75c each. 
P. munitum —(Giant Holly-Fern or Sword- 
Fern) Large fronds, from 18 to 36 inches 
long, for shady corners or woodland 
plantings. 50c and 75c each. 
*P. munitum imbricans — (Small Holly- 
Fern or Sword-Fern) A dwarf form of 
preceding, for the dry rock garden. 50c 
each. 
P. vivaparum —A wonderful Fern from the 
West Indies, and should be planted where 
it receives some protection from the 
severe cold. Lacy fronds, 3 to 4 inches 
wide and 15 to 20 inches long. The tips 
are proliferous (producing young plants 
upon their leaves). As the fronds touch 
the ground, the young plants take root. 
Also valuable as a pot plant for the 
house. 50c each. 
CYRTOMIUM falcatum —A very rare Fern 
from Japan, hardy in northwest with a 
little protection, but usually used as 
house plant, being one of the few species 
which will thrive under ordinary house 
conditions. Requires a little shade in 
summer, protection from wind and leaf- 
mold or peaty soil. The large, thick, 
glossy foliage makes it an excellent Fern 
for decorations. 12 to 18 inches. $1.50 
each. 
* Alpines or Rock plants. 
