Herb Magic and Hardy Plants 21 
OSTRICH FERN Pteretis nodulosa 
Usually found native in damp stream bottoms but seems to thrive in any 
humus soil and shade. Beautiful divided fronds, resembling an ostrich plume up 
to five feet growing in vase shape. Spreads into clumps. 100 for $15.00; 12 
for $2.50; Each 25c. 
POLYPODY, COMMON Polypodium virginianum 
Forms running mats on shaded rocks. Small evergreen fronds up to 8 inches. 
Keep well watered until established. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
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, 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. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 
SPLEENWORT, NARROW-LEAVED Athryrium pycnocarpon 
An uncommon and distinctive fern. The two foot frond is light green and 
thin in texture; the leaflets undivided and wavy. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 
WALKING FERN Camptosorus rhizophyllus 
Small evergreen, limestone dwelling fern. Has long arrow-shaped leaves 
that taper out into tips that bend down and take root forming a new plant. Pro- 
tect from sun and drying out. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
WOODFERN, EVERGREEN Dryopteris marginalis 
Dark green leathery fronds, up to 24 inches long, evergreen and one of most 
persistent in foliage effect. Responds well in heavy shade. 100 for $15.00; 12 for 
$2.50; Each 25c. 
WOODFERN, FANCY Dryopteris spinulosa 
More delicate, finely cut fronds, up to 24 inches, of lighter green than the 
preceding. Desirable for home planting or rocky woodland paths. 100 for $15.00; 
12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
WOODSIA, COMMON Woodsia obtusa 
Six to ten inch fronds. A graceful little fern for shaded rock clefts. 100 
for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
WOODSIA, RUSTY Woodsia ilvensis 
Four to six inch fronds somewhat roughened with scales that turn brown 
giving its name of rusty. Grows on more exposed and sunny rock ledges than 
the common woodsia. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 

SPECIAL SELECTION FOR A COOL GARDEN OF FERNS FOR THAT 
SHADED NOOK : 
For those of you who love the beauty of ferns but are not sure which kinds 
to select I suggest this group as giving an interesting variety. You will find they 
will make a beauty spot along the north side of your house or other shaded place, 
either alone or combined with other native plants. Avoid regularity in planting, 
but allow from 12 to 15 or 18 inches space for each fern. The Ostrich and Inter- 
rupted Ferns grow the tallest. 
This Fern Bed includes 10 Ostrich, 10 Lady, 10 Interrupted and 6 Maidenhair 
ferns. 36 choice ferns delivered to you $5.00. One half of the above, 18 plants 
delivered for $3.00. 
