

FERNS - Hardy Varieties 
The cultivation of Hardy Ferns is remarkably simple. All they want is 
a little light alluvial soil, a little loam and peat or leaf mold sufficient 
to keep the soil light and open, plenty of moisture, position varying from 
partial to deep shade. The Aspleniums and many others will grow on 
eels chinks or rocks, etc. Many will revel in full sunshine in any ordinary 
order. 
Culture. A shady position is, of course, preferred, or a spot which gets 
Practically no sun, will be an ideal place for a fernery. If the position 
should be a very damp one, it will be advisable to raise the surface 
about 6 inches to a foot. Thoroughly mix a liberal supply of good brown 
Peat with the existing soil, to give a good start. When the plants have 
become over-grown, lift, divide and replant early in April or fall. For 
a good effect plant 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Adiantum pedatum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Hardy Maidenhair Fern.) Most attractive of our native Ferns; black 
stems with delicate green fronds; does well in moist spots. 
*A spidium acrostichoides Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Wood Fern.) (Polystichum.) An evergreen species with deep green, 
divided fronds. Should be planted in a shady position. 12 inches. 
Asplenium filix-foemina Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
(Lady Fern.) Grows in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 3 feet. 
Aspidium spinulosum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Dryopteris spinulosa.) (Spinulosa Wood Fern.) An evergreen variety 
that requires rich, well drained soil. 18 to 24 inches. 
Cystopteris bulbifera Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Bladder Fern.) Light green fronds, which attain a length of nearly 3 
feet, make it useful for massing on moist banks or for lining walks 
where a low carpet effect is desired. Plant the crowns just at the sur- 
face and 8 inches apart. 
Dicksonia punctilobula Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Dennstaedtia punctilobula.) (Hay-scented or Gossamer Fern.) Grows 
well in either sun or shade. 18 to 24 inches. Very erect with broad 
fronds, of soft, woolly texture. 
*Onoclea sensibilis Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Sensitive Fern.) Requires wet places either in sun or shade. 12 inches. 
Osmunda cinnamomea Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
(Cinnamon Fern.) Larger than the variety Claytoniana; often five feet 
high and eight inches wide. Thrives in quite wet soil, in open sun or 
moist, shady places; usually found in mucky soil. 
Osmunda Claytoniana Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Clothed with loose wool when unfolding its fronds in spring, but soon 
becoming perfectly smooth. This Fern, two to three feet high, is found 
in rather dry, shaded places, and does quite well under cultivation and 
in boxes. Plant about two feet apart if several are needed. 
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Osmunda regalis Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
(The Royal Fern.) Wonderful in damp, marshy places, where its rich 
yellowish green foliage and golden stems make very striking subjects. 
*Polypodium vulgare Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Common Polypody.) One of the best evergreen species for rockwork. 
Grows 4 to 10 inches high, forming dense mats. Plant about 4 to 6 
inches apart for quick results and cover the new bulbs slightly. 
Struthiopteris germanica Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(The Ostrich Fern.) A very graceful species with finely cut pinnules, 
growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
*Woodsia obtusa Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in length; very 
free growing. 
FUNKIA - Plaintain-lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome green or variegated foliage, 
and lily-like flowers borne on graceful spikes. The ovate, cordate, or 
lance-shaped leaves grow in tufted form. Excellent plants for growing in 
sunny or partially shady borders on the margins of water or as edgings 
to beds and walks. 
Culture. Funkias require to be grown in a rich, well-manured soil. The 
variegated kinds are best grown in partial shade. The others will suc- 
ceed in sunny borders, by the waterside, or as specimens in groups. 
Subcordata should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. Plant in fall 
or early spring, six inches apart. 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A very fine Japanese species with large blue-gray leaves. It makes a 
fine specimen plant in the border, may also be used in the rock garden. 
*Lancifolia Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced in abundance; lilac-blue 
flowers during July and August; excellent plant for shade and edging 
to shady walks. 
Subcordata grandiflora Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August and 
September. One of the best and used very extensively as a ground 
cover for Lily beds. The foliage provides protection to the bulbs and 
the flowers because of their lily-like appearance blend in well with the 
taller growing Lilies. 
Thomas Hogg Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A most desirable, strong growing kind. Does well in shade or sun and 
loves moisture. Its rich, large green leaves have a narrow, clear silver 
edging which greatly enhances its beauty. Lavender flowers in profusion 
in August and September. 
Variegata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
Funkia Glauca 

Epimedium Macranthum (See page 37) 
