Isaac Langley Williams . Exeter, New Hampshire 3 

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. 3 12 100 
Deciduous. Beautiful, feathery fronds on black stems. 
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ASPLENIUM platyneuron. Ebony Spleenwort, 6 to 12 in. 
Evergreen. Grows among the shaded rocks ......... [Dae 2 DO ebb 00 
trichomanes. Maidenhair Spleenwort. 4 to 6 in. Evergreen. 
Daintiest of the Ferns. Grows in clefts in the rocks. . 7 eee ee oO 
ATHYRIUM filixfemina. Lady Fern. 2 to 3 ft. Deciduous. 
One of the easiest to grow in partial shade or full sun 60 200 £1200 
pycnocarpon. Narrowleaf Spleenwort. 2 to 3 ft. Decidu- 
ous. Rich green. Vigorous fronds. For the rich woods 75 250 £1800 
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 ......... 15 ==2008, 13900 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum. Rattlesnake Fern. 1 to 2 ft. 
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CAMPTOSORUS 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 75 250 # £1500 
CYSTOPTERIS bulbifera. Berry Bladderfern. 1 to 2 ft. De- 
ciduous. Slender, graceful species that prefers a moist 
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fragilis. Fragile Bladderfern. 1 ft. Deciduous. Graceful, 
small Fern that grows in rich soil on banks and hill- 
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DENNSTADTIA punctilobula. Hayscented Fern. 2 ft. 
Deciduous. Graceful fronds that form a dense mat 
as this species spreads from the roots. Sun or shade. 
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DRYOPTERIS clintoniana. Clinton Wood Fern. 2 to 3 ft. 
Evergreen. A large species suitable for moist woods 75 250 1200 
cristata. Crested Wood Fern. 1 to 2 ft. Evergreen. A 
smaller edition of the above that grows on the hum- 

MOCKS MNECTASS Va DOS Sara. tit nee he ee em ees 60 200 £1200 
dilatata. Mountain Wood Fern. 2 ft. Evergreen. Found 
on highsmountams peaks. onad@w 7) 45 5 ee. 90 300 2000 
_filix-mas. Male Fern. 2 to 3 ft. A rare species that grows 
among rocks. Almost evergreen. Shade .......... 150 500 
goldiana. Goldie Fern. 3 to 4 ft. The largest of the Wood 
Ferns. It grows in rich, moist woods. Deciduous .... 100 350 2500 
COLLECTION 12 Asplenium platyneuron. Ebony Spleenwort . . .$250 
12 Asplenium trichomanes. Maidenhair Spleenwort . 2 50 
A 12 Polypodium vulgare. Common Polypody ... . 200 
Ferns fora SGn Hers eee w reese poe eter oe Wort. 97:00 
shady rockery This Collection for $6.00 

