Hardy \ fewns for our Garden 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
These hardy outdoor Ferns do not make satisfactory house plants; they will do best in shade or 
half-shady spots in the garden and mixed in between shrubs in foundation plantings on the east 
and north sides of buildings. Some of these, like the Osmunda Claytoniana, Lady and Sensitive 
Ferns and Ostrich Fern, will do reasonably well in considerable direct sunlight, but will fade earlier 
than when planted in shade or half-shade. They do best in light soil containing much vegetable 
matter or humus and covered with rotting wood shavings, peat or straw, which keeps them from 
sprouting too early in the spring, preventing a late night frost from killing the young fronds. 
Hardy Ferns should be planted when dormant-—any time between September Ist and July Ist. 
They prefer a settled foundation and cold feet. If late spring planting is followed by a dry, hot 
summer, the fronds are likely to dry up in midsummer the first season. 
F all the many plant types suitable for beautifying the 
home surroundings, there are none of greater useful- 
ness than the Hardy Ferns. For foundation plantings 
in deep shade, where so few plants will thrive, the Hardy Ferns 
are right at home. Some of them are less partial to sun or 
shade and will thrive without either. Some varieties are ideally 
suited for borders, while others prefer a cool, shaded hillside. 
Some prefer dry feet and others are not averse to gowing along 
a steam where they are occasionally subjected to being flooded. 
The Rusty Woodsia establishes itself on bare rocky cliffs in 
full sun while the Woodsia Obtusa takes possession of the 
rocky cliff in full shade, and the Polypodium often grows in 
dense blankets on the top of bare rocks—try them for your’ 
self. There are thrills galore for the garden explorer with 
Ferns and Wild Flowers. 
On arrival it will do them good, especially in the spring, to dump them into a pail of water for 
a day or more before planting. Plant crown level with the ground and give them a good soaking of 
water to settle the soil solidly among the roots. Then level off with dry soil or sand and mulch to 
preserve moisture and keep sun and wind out. One or two good soakings of water later will benefit 
but are not necessary, unless in a very dry season. Do not sprinkle; a light watering will do more 
harm than good. 
Frost will not hurt the roots, but will kill the fronds. They will come back either the same or 
next season. Neither will frost hurt the roots in transit; they can safely be shipped during the 
winter, and if frozen on arrival, unpack and lay them on the ground in a shady place and cover 
with any kind of damp material and let them freeze. They will keep well until you are ready to plant. 
Abbreviations: R-—indicates adapted for rockery; S—for shade; M—for moist soil; B—for bor- 
ders; O—Open sun. Those best adapted for foundation plantings are so indicated. 
Special prices on larger quantities. 
American Maidenhair. Adiantum peda- Christmas Fern. Polystichum acrostich- 
wiry, creeping roots lie immediately 
below the surface. They branch free- 
ly if roots are covered lightly with 
leaf-mold or pulverized peat. Plants 
should be kept fairly moist, at least 
the first season. Thrives best in shade 
tum. RS. Foundation. The black, oides. RS. Fronds grow 12 to 30 
inches tall. Plant indifferent to soil, 
either moist or dry. Prefers shade. 
Plant the crown, just at the surface 
of ground. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.50. Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 
75c; 10 for $2.00. 
on rocky hillsides or rich woodland. 
2OGreach= 3m tor DOC LOMTOr Ss leO: 
Prepaid, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for 
$2.00. 
Beech Fern. Phegopteris hexagonoptera. 
SDiGmeach mo mtOre/ Cm lOMtOnm Son: 
Prepaid, 45c each; 3 for 90c; 10 for 
$2.50. 
Blunt-Lobed Woodsia. Woodsia obtusa. 
R. At home on bare, shady rock 
ledges. Fronds 6 to 15 inches. 35c 
each. Prepaid, 50c each. 
Brittle Bladder Fern. Cystop- 
teris bulbifera. R. Prefers 
Cinnamon Fern. Osmunda cinnamomea. 
M. Large Fern growing to a height 
of 2 to 5 feet. Fronds often 8 inches 
wide. Will thrive in wet soil, peat, 
common garden soil or moist shady 
places Oc eachsson 10m Ocul Onton 
$1.50. Prepaid, 35c each; 3 for 80c; 
LOMFOtES2e2 op 
Clinton’s Wood Fern. Dryopteris Clin- 
toniana. MS. Attains a height of 2 
feet or more when growing in rich, 
moist soil. To secure massed effect 
it should be planted 1 foot apart 
with crown level with surface. 20c 
Ge \ wet rocks. Fronds 4 to 8 €achs 3) fon 5) 0c 10) tor $1,508. ere- 
inches. 35c each, prepaid paid. 30c each 3. i0r | Joc. lO) for 
OG $2.00. 

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i presenting this catalog to our customers, old and new, we 
do so in the firm belief that in the dark days of uncertainty Ne See eee ARIA o 
and sacrifice which lie immediately before us there will - : 
develop in the hearts of our people a stronger than ever 
urge to plant and cultivate flowers, and perhaps we shall 
discover that as a builder of health and morale the flower 
garden will become an absolute necessity—a place of 
escape from the depressing realities of the sorrow and 
anxiety of a war-torn world. 
With the rationing of rubber and gas it will be impos- 
sible for many of our customers to visit the nursery as they 
have in the past. This fact, however, need not deprive 
them of securing plants which may be desired. Customers 
may order by mail with the complete assurance that their 
orders will be promptly filled with healthy, sturdy plants. 
Nearly all the perennials and wild flowers we offer are 
2-year plants and should not be confounded with small 
seedlings offered at low prices. 
While industry in general has found short-cuts and 
substitutes and has speeded up production, there have been 
no short-cuts or speed-ups in Nature and there have been 
no substitutes entering into the production of plants. 
PRICES: All prices quoted are “at the nursery.” Postage, ex- 
press or freight charges to be paid by customer. If ship- 
ments are to be forwarded by parcel post, please include 
with order a sufficient amount to cover parcel post charges. 
We will refund any amount in excess of actual cost, or will 
include extra plants for balance, if desired. 

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