W. A. TOOLE, BARABOO, WISCONSIN 5 

WOODSIA, COMMON Woodsia obtusa 
Six to ten inch fronds. A graceful little fern for shaded rock clefts. 100 
for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
WOODSIA, RUSTY Woodsia ilvensis 
Four to six inch fronds somewhat roughened with scales that turn brown 
giving its name of rusty. Grows on more exposed and sunny rock ledges than 
the common woodsia. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SPECIAL SELECTION FOR A COOL GARDEN OF FERNS FOR THAT 
SHADED NOOK 
For those of you who love the beauty of ferns but are not sure which kinds 
to select I suggest this group as giving an interesting variety. You will find they 
will make a beauty spot along the north side of your house or other shaded place, 
either alone or combined with other native plants. Avoid regularity in planting, 
but allow from 12 to 15 or 18 inches space for each fern. The Ostrich and Inter- 
rupted Ferns grow the tallest. 
This Fern Bed includes 10 Ostrich, 10 Lady, 10 Interrupted and 6 Maidenhair 
ferns. 36 choice ferns delivered to you $5.00. One half of the above, 18 plants 
delivered for $3.00. 
SPECIAL OFFER OF LITTLE FERNS FOR SMALL SPACES 
If you have a shaded spot in your Rock Garden, or a little water fall or other 
suitable spot, perhaps this selection will be just what you want. Three each of 
Walking Fern, Common Polypody, Maidenhair Spleenwort and Obtuse Woodsia, 
12 in all for only $2.00. 
THE FERNS AND FERN ALLIES OF WISCONSIN, by Tyron, Fassett, Dunlop, 
and Diemer—1940 
A profusely illustrated manual of 158 pages. All the information necessary 
for an intensive study of Wisconsin ferns as well as a ready answer to casual 
questions. A fortunate endowment has made it possible to sell at less than cost. 
Postpaid, $1.00. 
Wisconsin Wild Flowers 
Those who have once treasured and nursed a wild flower into bloom in their 
own garden or watched the tender new frond of a fern unfold its beauty under 
their own protection seem ever after more appreciative of plants in their wild 
haunts, and more anxious to conserve their beauty for all the world to enjoy. 
Each year as people learn to know and love our own wild flowers, we see less 
wanton destruction of our native flora, and more desire to truly conserve our 
native landscape. 
In line with this spirit of conservation we are growing as many of our native 
plants in our own nursery each year as we possibly can and each year’s exper- 
ience adds to our knowledge of the secrets of the successful propagation of new 
kinds. 
Others are gathered only from lands we know will soon pass into cultivation 
or will be destroyed by pasturing, or come from remote spots rarely or never 
visited by flower lovers. 
Fall is a better time to plant many of the spring wild flowers. Dormant 
bulbs and roots are easily handled now. For large plantings of Mertensia, 
Trilliums, Dutchman’s Breeches and the like we particularly recommend this 
season for planting. After planting return a mulch of rotted leaves for winter 
covering or peat moss may be substituted in small areas. 
NATIVE ORCHIDS 
SHOWY LADY SLIPPER Cypripedium Reginae 
Though mostly found in bogs often in sphagnum moss ,its roots have been 
found to be distributed through a neutral layer of soil beneath. Give neutral 
