HARDY FERNS FOR YOUR GARDEN 
surroundings, there are none of greater usefulness than the 
Hardy Ferns. For foundation plantings in deep shade, where 
so few plants will thrive, the Hardy Ferns are right at home. Some 
of them are less partial to sun or shade and will thrive without either. 
Some varieties are ideally suited for borders, while others prefer a 
cool, shaded hillside. Some prefer dry feet and others are not averse 
to growing along a stream where they are occasionally subjected to 
being flooded. The Rusty Woodsia establishes itself on bare rocky 
cliffs in full sun while the Woodsia Obtusa takes possession of the 
rocky cliff in full shade, and the Polypodium often grows in dense 
blankets on the top of bare rocks—try them for yourself. There are 
thrills galore for the garden explorer with ferns and wild flowers. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
These hardy outdoor Ferns do not make satisfactory house plants; 
they will do best tn shade or half-shady spots in the garden and mixed 
in between shrubs in foundation planting on the east and north sides 
of buildings. Some of these, like the Osmunda Claytoniana, Lady 
and Sensitive Ferns and Ostrich Fern, will do reasonably well in 
considerable direct sunlight, but will fade earlier than when planted 
in shade or half shade. They do best in light soil containing much 
vegetable matter or humus and covered with rotting wood-shavings, 
(): ALL the many plant types suitable for beautifying the home 
American Maidenhair. Adiantum pe- 
datum. RS. Foundation. The black, wiry 
creeping roots lie immediately below the 
surface. They branch freely if roots are 
covered lightly with leaf-mold or pulverized 
peat. Plants should be kept fairly moist, 
at least the first season. Thrives best in 
shade on rocky hillstde or rich woodland. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. Ries! 
Beech Fern. Phegopteris hexagonoptera. 
35c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. Prepaid, 
45c each; 3 for 90c; 10 for $2.50. 
Blunt-lobed Woodsia. Woodsia obtusa. R. 
At home on bare, shady rock ledges. 
Fronds 6 to 15 in. 35c each, prepaid 50c. 
Brittle Bladder Fern. Cystopteris bulbifera. 
R. Prefers wet rocks. Fronds 4 to 8 inches. 
35c each, prepaid 50c. 
Christmas Fern. Polvstichum acrostichoi- 
des. RS. Fronds grow 12 to 30 inches tall. 
Plant indifferent to soil, either moist or 
dry. Prefers shade. Plant the crown just 
at the surface of ground. 20c each; 3 for 
50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 
75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Cinnamon Fern. Osmunda cinnamomea. 
M. Large Fern growing to a height of 2 to 
Ostrich Fern. 
Lady Fern. Athvrium Filix-femina. ROS. 
Foundation. A large, handsome Fern with 
fine lace-like foliage, growing from 1 to 2 
feet in height. A wood and roadside Fern 
presenting various forms, and one which 
may be depended on to thrive everywhere. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Leathery Wood Fern. Drvopteris margin- 
Foundation. The principal 
cultural requisite is shade. Thrives well 
even in pine or hemlock groves and on 
rocky hillsides. The leathery fronds are of 
a dark blue-green color. Grows 1 to 1144 
feet in height. Its natural associates are 
Jack-in-the-pulpit, wood anemone, hepat- 
ica, or even yellow lady-slipper. 20c each; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 30c each; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Marsh Fern. Drvopteris Thelvpteris. M. 
The Marsh Fern seems to flourish equally 
well in subacid or neutral soil and to be 
quite indifferent to sun or shade. The roots 
should be covered with not more than 144 
inch of leaf-mold, muck or pulverized peat. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
E Pteretis nodulosa. RS. 
Foundation. This magnificent Fern has 
peat or straw, which keep them from sprouting too early in the spring, 
preventing a late night frost from killing the young fronds. _ 
Hardy Ferns should be planted when dormant—any time be- 
tween September 1 and July 1. They prefer a settled foundation and 
cold feet. If late spring planting is followed by a dry, hot summer, the 
fronds are likely to dry up in midsummer the first season. 
On arrival it will do them good, especially m the spring, to dump 
them into a pail of water for a day or more before plantmg. Plant 
crown level with the ground and give them a good soaking of water 
to settle the soil solidly among the roots. Then level off with dry soil 
or sand and mulch to preserve moisture and keep sun and wind out. 
One or two good soakings of water later will benefit but ts not neces- 
sary, unless in a very dry season. Do not sprinkle; a light watering 
will do more harm than good. k 
Frost will not hurt the roots, but will kill the fronds. They will 
come back either the same or next season. Neither will frost hurt 
the roots in transit; they can safely be shipped during the winter, and 
if frozen on arrival, unpack and lay them on the ground in a shady 
place and cover with any kind of damp material and let them freeze. 
They will keep well until you are ready to plant. 
Abbreviations: R_ Indicates adapted for rockery. 
S_ For shade. M For moist soil. 
B_ For border. O Opensun. | 
Those best adapted for foundation plantings are so indicated. 
Special prices on larger quantities. 
Toothed Wood Fern. Drvopteris spinulosa. 
M. Fronds 1 to 3 feet, remaining green all 
winter. Crown should be planted level 
with soil. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00. 
Winged Wood Fern. Drvopteris hexagonop- 
tera. RSM. A tiny Iittle Fern for moist 
and dense shady nook. Fronds 3 to 4 
inches. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00. 
Ebony Spleenwort. Asplenium_ebeneum. 
R. A very lovely little rock Fern with 
shining, nearly black stalks. Excellent for 
rock-gardens and rock-walls. Height, 8 to 
12 inches. 35c each, prepaid 50c. 
Grape Fern. Botrvchium obliquum. A novel 
little Fern for woodland locations. Natu- 
rally at home among Christmas, Marsh or 
Maidenhair Ferns. 35c each, prepaid 50c. 
Fern-Bed Collection 
A Fern-Bed for only $5.00 
These Collections are selected to meet certain 
growing conditions as indicated. For customers 
who may be in doubt as to which varieties will meet 
their particular growing conditions, these Collec- 
tions will be helpful. 
Either Collection will be shipped prepaid for 
only $5.00, or one-half Collection for only $3.00. 
5 feet. Fronds often 8 inches wide. Will 
thrive In wet soil, peat, common garden 
soil or moist shady places. 20c each; 3 for 
50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 35c each; 
3 for 80c; 10 for $2.25. 
Clinton’s Wood Fern. Drvopteris Clin- 
toniana. MS. Attains a height of 2 feet 
or more when growing in rich, moist soil. 
To secure massed effect it should be planted 
1 foot apart with crown level with surface. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Crested Wood Fern. Drvopteris cristata. 
MBS. In its native haunts this Fern is 
usually found in wet, shady places. It 
is easily grown. The crown should be set 
just above surface of ground. 20c each; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Prepaid, 30c each; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Hay-scented Fern. Dennstvdtia puncti- 
loba. RB. Foundation. Attains a height of 
1 to 14% feet. Should be planted in rich 
porous soil in shade or sun. Plants set 
8 inches apart will soon form a compact 
mass. An excellent Fern for border plant- 
ing. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Interrupted Fern. Osmunda Clavtoniana. 
ROS. Foundation. Unlike the other 
Osmundas, the Interrupted Fern prefers 
a moderately or even dry thicket-clad 
hillstde. Also at home in deep ravines and 
in stony places. Thrives well in sun. It 
grows where other varieties fail; Is very 
popular for porch or foundation planting. 
25c each; 3 for 70c; 10 for $1.75. Prepaid, 
40c each; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.25. 

12 Hardy Ferns, Etc. 
been called ‘‘The Palm of the North.’’ The 
fronds are 6 to 10 inches wide and grow 
from a crown to a height of 5 feet. A very 
erect and handsome species. This graceful 
plant luxuriates in good mellow soil sub- 
ject to annual overflow. The fronds sug- 
gest the Lady Fern, but the fertile fronds 
are dark green. It is the tallest growing of 
our northern hardy Ferns. If planted in 
moist, light soil and well mulched with 
peat or leaf-mold it will multiply by run- 
ners. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. Pre- 
paid, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Polypody, Common. Polvpodium  vul- 
gare. R. Fronds 4 to 8 inches long. This 
interesting Fern grows in dense masses, 
clinging to rocks and boulders and on steep 
hillsides. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Royal Fern. Osmunda regalis. M. Pale 
green fronds 2 to 3 feet high. Prefers moist, 
shady location. Can be grown in shallow, 
still water or boggy soil. 25c each; 3 for 
70c; 10 for $2.00. Prepaid, 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $2.50. 
Rusty Woodsia. Woodsia ilvensis. R. This 
odd and extremely attractive little Fern 
grows in dense clumps on exposed sum- 
mits and steep, rocky cliffs mn full sun. 
Rare and interesting. 35c each, prepaid 50c. 
Sensitive Fern. Onoclea sensibilis. RMO. 
Foundation. Grows 6 to 30 inches in 
height, depending on moisture. Prefers 
rather moist places. If planted 1 foot apart 
will form a dense mat. Cover with 44 inch 
of soil. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00. 
FERNDALE NURSERY .- 
By Express, not prepaid, each Collection $4.00; 
one-half Collection for $2.25. 
No. 1. This Collection has been made up with a 
view in mind of offering a number of Ferns which 
may be depended on to succeed under ordinary 
gardening conditions and consists of 10 Ostrich, 
4 Osmunda, and 10 Lady Ferns. 
No. 1-A. Suitable for same general growing con- 
ditions as Collection No. 1. Consists of 4 Ever- 
green, 8 Ostrich, 4 Osmunda, 10 Lady Ferns. 
No. 2. Selected for dry, shady locations and con- 
tains 8 Lady, 6 Hay-scented, 6 Leathery Wood 
and 4 Interrupted Ferns. 
No. 3. For moist, shady places: 8 Evergreen, 4 
Ostrich, 4 Cinnamon, 4 Lady, and 4 American 
Maidenhair Ferns. 
No. 4. For wet ground: 8 Sensitive, 3 Royal, 3 
Cinnamon,6 Evergreen,4 Marsh Shield Ferns. 
Shredded Peat Moss 
Practically the same as imported German or 
Holland peat moss except it is not dried or baled. 
We have acres of it on our land and use loads and 
loads of it as a mulch and to mix in soil for acid- 
loving plants such as ferns, arbutus, bearberry, 
gentians and many others. 
It is an excellent mulch on heavy soil where it 
preserves moisture and prevents cracking of the 
soil. We offer this pulverized peat as it comes from 
the ground, in sacks of about 100 pounds for $1.50, 
or sacks with about 50 pounds for $1.00. Should he 
shipped only by freight. 
Northern-Grown Nursery Stock 
It is a well-known fact among horticulturists that 
northern-grown plants and trees have a vigor and 
vitality not found in those grown farther south. 
Furthermore, we offer only such varieties as we have 
found to be reasonably hardy in this territory. Our 
season opens late and we can supply dormant stock 
much later than southern growers. The careful 
planter will keep this in mind when placing orders. 
ASKOV, MINNESOTA 

