2 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
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INTERRUPTED FERN Osmunda Claytoniana 
A tall growing luxuriant fern of light green color up to four feet. The 
brown sections in middle of some fronds are the seed-producers, hence interrupted 
fern. For light shade and well drained soils. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Hach 
ZoOC. 
LADY FERN 
Athyrium angustum 
One of the indispensible varieties 
where a graceful fern growing up 
to three feet is needed. Although 
it will grow under widely varing 
conditions, it does best in a rich 
humus soil, well drained but never 
lacking for moisture. TOUS ALL 
$12,00:-12) for /$2-00;- Hach o25c. 
MAIDENHAIR FERN 
Adiantum pedatum 
A favorite among our native 
ferns. It thrives in deeper shade 
than most kinds. Shining brown 
stem up to 24 inches with a hori- 
zontal frond of delicate texture. 
Appreciates well prepared soil 
with leaf mold and shade and 
some protection from wind. 100 
FOES E200 sa ae LOLe 62.007 “Lach 
25¢c. 
OSTRICH FERN 
Pteretis nodulosa 
Usually found native in damp 
stream bottoms but seems to 
thrive in any humus soil and 
shade. Beautiful divided fronds, 
Beene an ostrich plume up to 
ve feet growing in vase shape. ee { 
Spreads into SEY 100 fae Lady eT eae 
$15.00; 12 for $2.50; Bach 25c. 
POLYPODY, COMMON Polypodium virginianum 
; Forms running mats on shaded rocks. Small evergreen fronds up to 8 
inches. Keep well watered until established. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
RATTLESNAKE FERN Botrychium virginianum 
_ Single triangular frond which bears the fruiting spores on an extended stalk. 
18 inches. Grows in damp shady woods. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
ROYAL FERN Osmunda regalis 
At its best in wet soils, but is attractive though of lower growth on drier 
soils. Large luxuriant fronds growing from 18 inches to 5 feet depending on 
fertility and moisture. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
SENSITIVE FERN Onoclea sensibilis 
Very coarsely cut leaf. Valuable for planting along stream sides or in damp 
spots in the larger wild garden but not in restricted areas because the growing 
point shifts position every year. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 

SPLEENWORT, EBONY Asplenium platyneuron 
From crevices in shady sandstone cliffs. Neat narrow fronds growing up to 
eight inches high, also shorter steri]l : 
Each 25c. e€ ones close to the ground. 12 for $2.50; 
SPLEENWORT, MAIDENHAIR Asplenium trichomanes 
A tiny fern of delicate beauty. Has a purple stem and maidenhair-fern-like 
fronds. Rocky crevices in rich humus and shade. 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
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