4 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
INTERRUPTED FERN Osmunda Claytoniana 
A tall growing luxuriant fern of light green color up to, four feet. “The 
brown sections in middle of some fronds are the seed-producers, hence interrupted 
fern. For light shade and well drained soils. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 
25C. 
LADY FERN Athyrium angustum 
One of the indispensible varieties where a graceful fern growing up to 
three feet is needed. Although it will grow under widely varying conditions, it 
does best in a rich humus soil, well drained but never lacking for moisture. 100 
for $12.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
MAIDENHAIR FERN Adiantum pedatum 
A favorite among our native ferns. It thrives in deeper shade than most 
kinds. Shining brown stem up to 24 inches with a horizontal frond of delicate 
texture. Appreciates well prepared soil with leaf mold and shade and some 
protection from wind. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 25c. 
OSTRICH FERN Pteretis nodulosa 
Usually found native in damp stream bottoms but seems to 
thrive in any humus soil and_ shade. Beautiful divided fronds, 
resembling an ostrich plume up to five feet growing in vase shape. Spreads into 
clumps. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
POLYPODY, COMMON Polypodium virginianum 
Forms running mats on shaded rocks. Small evergreen fronds up to 8 
inches. Keep well watered until established. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 
20c. 
RATTLESNAKE FERN Botrychium virginianum 
Single triangular frond which bears the fruiting spores on an extended stalk. 
18 inches. Grows in damp shady woods. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
ROYAL FERN Osmunda regalis 
At its best in wet soils, but is attractive though of lower growth on drier 
soils. Large luxuriant fronds growing from 18 inches to 5 feet depending on 
fertility and moisture. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
SENSITIVE FERN Onoclea sensibilis 
Very coarsely cut leaf. Valuable for planting along stream sides or in damp 
spots in the larger wild garden but not in restricted areas because the growing 
point shifts position every year. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SPLEENWORT, MAIDENHAIR Asplenium trichomanes 
A tiny fern of delicate beauty. Has a purple stem and maidenhair-fern-like 
Nae Rocky crevices in rich humus and shade. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 
SPLEENWORT, NARROW-LEAVED Athryrium pycnocarpon 
An uncommon and distinctive fern. The two foot frond is light green and 
thin in texture; the leaflets undivided and wavy. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 
SPLEENWORT, SILVERY Athyrium thelypteroides 
A long tapering frond up to 30 inches. Resembles Lady Fern but has silvery 
fruit dots. Uncommon in our damp shaded woods. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 
WALKING FERN Camptosorus rhizophyllus 
Small evergreen, limestone dwelling fern. Has long arrow-shaped leaves 
that taper out into tips that bend down and take root forming a new plant. Pro- 
tect from sun and drying out. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
WOODFERN, EVERGREEN Dryopteris marginalis 
Dark green leathery fronds, up to 24 inches long, evergreen and one of most 
persistent in foliage effect. Responds well in heavy shade. 100 for $12.00; 12 for 
$2.00; Each 25c. 
WOODFERN, FANCY Dryopteris spinulosa 
Moke Shecay eae deat ca aay up to 24 inches, of lighter green than the 
preceding. esirable for home planting or rocky woodland 2 00; 
12 for $2.00; Hach: 25c, mame 
