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FERNS—Continued. *C, lanosa—The slightly hairy fronds are 6 
with plenty of leaf mold or peat and silt, 
and if possible should be planted so that 
the roots will be protected from the hot 
summer sun by burying the roots under 
a partly submerged rock. We advise 
planting these in spring if possible, and 
not later than end of October in fall. 
Adiantum emarginatum—Maidenhair Fern 
from Curry County. A delicate little fern 
for shady bank, with moisture at the 
roots. Requires protection in cold cli- 
mate. 35c and 50c each. 
adiantum pedatum—Maid Hair Fern, for 
cool, moist places. 35c each. 
*Asplenium bradleyi—A rare and dwarf 
species from the Carolinas, with small 
narrow fronds. Very choice. 75c and $1 
each. 
A. ceterach—A rare little fern from the 
British Isles, with curly fronds, green on 
one side and brown on the other. 4 in. 
$1.50 each. 
*A. montanum—Cliff-dweller from North 
Carolina with sea-green fronds 4 to 6 
inches long. Very rare, but not difficult 
in wall, part shade and moisture at roots. 
75¢c each. 
A. resiliens — A rare species from the 
southern states, with 6 to 8 inch fronds. 
50c each. 
*asplenium platyneuron — Ebony Spleen- 
wort. Narrow, black-stemmed fronds, 8 
to 10 inches long. 35e each. 
*A. ruta-muraria—Another very rare cliff- 
dweller, thriving on old walls, with con- 
stant moisture during the dry months. 
Pretty tufts of irregular sea-green 
fronds, 4 to 6 inches long. 75c and $1.00 
each. 
*A, trichomanes — (Maiden-Hair Spleen- 
wort) Fronds densely clustered, 8 inches 
long and about one inch wide. 25c each. 
A. trichomanes Carolina Form — From 
North Carolina, with fronds more slen- 
der and of more compact habit. 50c each. 
viride — The Green-stemmed Spleenwort. 
Found on limestone cliffs and likes a 
little ground limestone in its soil. Par- 
tially shaded position with moisture at 
the roots. A subalpine species and of 
dwarf and compact habit. Very rare and 
seldom offered to the public. $1.00 each. 
Blechnum spicant — Lomaria spicant or 
Deer Fern, with spike-like fronds. One 
of the nicest of our dwarf Ferns. 50c 
each. 
*Cheilanthes alabamensis — A very rare 
species from Alabama with short, dainty 
fronds. Requires a northern or eastern 
exposure. 75c each. 
*C. gracillima—(Lace Fern) A dwarf, com- 
pact form, with 4 inch fronds, Prefers 
northern or eastern exposure. 50c each. 
to 8 inches long and about 2 inches wide. 
50c each. 
*C. siliquosa—(Formerly listed as Pellaea 
densa) A very dwarf and compact Fern 
which can withstand full sun and much 
drought once established. Finely cut 
wide, dark green fronds, 6 in. 50c each. 
*Pellaea andromedaefolia—(Coffee Fern) — 
One of the most distinct and interesting 
species of our native Ferns. The leaves 
are from 6 to 12 inches long and 3 to 5 
inches wide, and are very different from 
other Ferns. 50c each. 
P. atropurpurea—Dwarf resistant species 
with grey-green, black-stemmed fronds. 
Requires lime. Not common. §8 inches. 
50c each. 
*Pellaea breweri—After searching for sev- 
eral years we have been able to secure 
a nice stock of this very rare Fern. 
Foliage very distinct, the pinnae being 
sessile, mostly two-parted, the upper 
lobe of the pinnae being the largest. 
Dwarf and very slow growing. 4 inches. 
75c and $1.00 each. (3 in. pots.) 
*P, bridgesi—Another rare Fern from the 
Northwest with greyish green, glaucous 
foliage. Leaf margin reflexed or wrin- 
kled. 6 inches. 50c and 75c each. 
*P, glabella—A very distinct species, some- 
what on the order of P. atropurpurea, 
but with fronds only 6 inches long, and 
pinnae more rounded. Like atropur- 
purea, likes a little lime. 75c and $1.00 
each. 
*P, mucronata—(Bird-Foot Fern). Rather 
stiff foliage, shaped like bird track, 8 to 
10 inches long. 50c each. 
*Pityrogramma triangularis — (Formerly 
listed as Ceropteris triangularis) The 
Gold-Back Fern. The fronds, 6 to 8 inches 
long and 3 to 5 inches wide, are dark 
green above and deep golden yellow be- 
neath. Dry conditions in light shade. 
35c each. 
SHADE FERNS 
Polystichum — The following species of 
Polystichum are suitable for shady cor- 
ner or border and shady places in the 
rockery. Some can stand more sun than 
others, as noted. 
*P, acrostichoides — (Christmas Fern) 
Leaves in dense crowns, 10 inches high. 
Very easy. 50c each. 
P. andersoni—A very rare species, some- 
what tall for the rockery the rather 
broad, lacy fronds being from 18 to 24 
inches long. Light shade. $1.00 each. 
P. brauni—Another species which is rather 
large for the rockery, the lacy fronds 
being from 18 to 24 inches long. Requires 
dense shade and moisture during the dry 
weather. Rare. 75c each. 
