

Gaillardia, Giant Relish Hybrids 
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 
ore 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.35, Doz. $4.50, 100 $22.50 
(Lady Fern.) Grows in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 3 feet. 
Aspidium spinulosum Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Dryopteris spinulosa.) (Spinulosa Wood Fern.) An evergreen variety 
that requires rich, well drained soil. 18 to 24 inches. 
Cystopteris bulbifera Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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. 
*QOnoclea sensibilis Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Sensitive Fern.) Requires wet places either in sun or shade. 12 inches. 
Osmunda cinnamomea Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50, 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 $1.35, Doz. $4.50, 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. 

Eupatorium Coelestinum 

Fern, Adiantum Pedatum {39} 

Osmunda regalis Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50, 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(The Ostrich Fern.) A very graceful species with finely cut pinnules, 
growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
*W oodsia obtusa Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50, 100 $22.50 
Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in length; very 
free growing. 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
We consider the Gaillardia one of the most desirable hardy plants in 
cultivation. Everyone will have noticed how grandly Gaillardias have 
thriven through droughts; they seem hardly to need water. The gay blos- 
soms are obtainable in perpetual profusion from June to November, and 
the greater the drought and scarcity of other flowers the more the 
utility of the perennial Gaillardia is demonstrated. 
Culture. A rich, but light soil is essential to grow Gaillardias success- 
fully. They cannot be depended upon to survive the winter on heavy, 
clay soils, but do splendidly on those of a light or medium character. 
Require a sunny position. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Mr. Sherbrooke Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The full, circular flowers are of a rich golden yellow, unstained by any 
other color. The large self-colored blooms supported by stout stems 
above the pale green foliage continue from early summer until late in 
the fall. A very good English variety. 
Ruby Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Brilliant ruby-red, having no hint of yellow or brown in its make-up. 
Blooms all summer long as do few other perennials. Its vivid flowers 
make a continuous showing and furnish abundant material for cutting. 
Giant English Hybrids Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50, 100 $15.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and fall, flowers 
measuring 4 inches or more across. The finest mixture available. 
GALAX 
Aphylla Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50, 100 $15.00 
This is one of the finest ground covering plants from the South. Com- 
ing from the North Carolina mountains, it is perfectly hardy. The 
handsome, round, evergreen leaves turn a lovely bronze in the autumn. 
They are used by the hundreds of thousands by florists all over the 
country. Does not grow over a foot high. You will like them as a 
pleasant change from Vinca or Japanese Spurge. 
Funkia Glauca 

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Epimedium Macranthum (See page 37) 
