ADIANTUM O’BRIENE, Maiden Hair Fern 
The proper placing of a few of these delicate though hardy 
beauties will add much to your garden picture. The following 
is a partial list of easy-to-grow varieties that we know you will 
like. 
CULTURE: While it is true some ferns will grow in any soil, 
all are benefitted by the use of leafmold and light loamy soil 
as a growing medium. Grow them in the shade and protect 
them from drafts or heavy winds. 
Plants unless otherwise marked are: 
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ADIANTUM ALTADENA: Has smaller foliage than O’Brieni. It 
is fine for outside planting, standing the coldest weather in 
Southern California. This one is a favorite with all who know it. 
3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM: A most wonderful maiden hair with 
deep green fronds 18 to 24 inches long by 12 to 18 inches 
spread. It is a greenhouse or lathhouse fern of great beauty and 
is wonderful in a hanging basket. A native of Australia. $1.00 up. 
ADIANTUM GRACILLIMUM: Has very minute foliage. It 
should be grown in a pot or basket as it will not stand overhead 
watering. A favorite with everyone who knows it as it is fine 
for cutting for bouquets or corsages. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch 
pots, 50c each; 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
ADIANTUM O’BRIENI: Our choice as the best hardy maiden- 
hair for rock gardens or walls. It is from South Africa, standing 
our coldest weather and some sun. See illustration on page 22. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM: Five Finger Fern. This beautiful 
North American fern, though hardy, is often treated as a green- 
house fern, and when grown in pots should have protection in 
cold weather. It is a favorite for growing in a sheltered nook in 
the rockery. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
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ADIANTUM PEDATUM 
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BAAKE'S SELECT 
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS (Australian Tree Fern) 
This impressive giant holds the attention and admira- 
tion of all who see it. The immense fronds often attain 
a spread of 10 to 12 feet. As the plant grows it forms. 
a veritable tree. Plants in 4-inch pots, 50c each; plants 
in l-gal. containers, $1.00 to $1.50 each; Larger speci- 
men plants, $2.50 to $10.00 each. 
ASPIDIUM CAPENSIS: A hardy fern from South 
Africa standing both heat and cold and some sun. It 
has bright evergreen fronds 2 to 3 feet in length. It 
is easy to grow and not particular as to soil. Sure to 
please. 
ASPIDIUM TSUSSIMENSE (“Holly Fern”): One of 
the best of the small-growing ferns. Attractive ever- 
green foliage. 
ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM: Locally called the 
mother fern for the young ferns start on the old fronds 
which are 18 to 30 inches in length. It is an outstand- 
ing fern in every planting. 
CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM: Besides being one of 
the most beautiful of the ‘Holly Fern” family it is the 
easiest to grow and very popular. The beautiful dark 
green fronds are 14 to 18 inches long. Evergreen. 
CYRTOMIUM ROCKFORDIANUM: Commonly called the Holly 
Fern. An attractive evergreen fern with 18 to 24-inch fronds of 
deep glossy green which form a beautiful contrast to the other 
ferns in the fernery. 
DICKSONIA ANTARTICA: A very rare tree fern which attains 
a height of 20 feet or more, producing fronds of deep green 
4 to 5 feet long and 2 feet broad. It is a native of Australia 
and is the hardiest large tree fern. Stock limited. Small plants, 
50c to $2.00. 
DUVALLIA CANARIENSIS (Tree hare’s foot fern’): This 
wonderful basket fern derives its name from the peculiar shape 
of its rootstock, which curves over the side of the pot or basket. 
These rootstocks being covered with coarse brown hair, very 
closely resemble a hare’s foot. Plants in 4-inch pots, 75c each. 
DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS: A very beautiful and rare fern for 
pots or baskets which we are offering to the public in small 
sizes for the first time. Usually seen only in some large con- 
servatory or aS a specimen. Small plants, 35c, 
DAVALLIA PLATYPHYLLA: A tall upright growing fern of 
glaucus green 6 to 8 feet tall. A rare fern, fine for a corner 
in the wall or as a background for other ferns. $1.00 up. 
DAVALLIA TRIGOSA: A real novelty, being beautiful in the 
rockery as well as making a fine hanging basket variety. The 
fronds are a soft gray-green, 18 to 24 inches in length with a 
pendulous habit. Everyone that has seen this fern:is fascinated 
by it. $1.00 up. 
DOODIA ASPERA: One of the prettiest small ferns as well 
as most useful. It has erect fronds 12 to 16 inches long. 
the young fronds being of rosy pink changing to deep green 
in maturity. : 
GYMNOGRAMMA—Goldbach Fern: A handsome subject for 
tub or garden planting. The fronds are dark green on top, with 
the back a pure golden yellow. Very popular. 
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