HEREFORD’ S 
Gardens « 
OAKFORD - ILLINOIS 
Dear Friends: 
We are combining our wild-flower list with the 
Perennials and Rock Plants this spring. This one 
complete list will be more convenient for you as 
well as being more conservative im time and work 
for us. The addition of descriptions of the wild 
flowers will also be helpful to you. 
Since most of the spring-blooming wild flowers 
start growth with the first warm days, we suggest 
that you place your order as soon after recetving 
this list as possible and tell us how early you can 
receive them. These early orders will also make it 
possible for us to give better service. Shortage of 
help makes it difficult to care for all busmess dur- 
ing the planting season as we did in normal times. 
We guarantee our plants to be of the best 
quality. Your many letters of commendation as- 
sure us that our methods of packing msure safe 
arrival of plants in good condition. We are al- 
ways ready to make satisfactory adjustments. 
Every order will be acknowledged promptly 
and will receive careful attention. Shipments will 
be made on specified date for orders booked early 
and as promptly as possible for those received at 
planting time. Please place orders well in ad- 
vance if possible. 
Orders will be sent by Parcel Post unless the 
size of the order makes Express advisable. We 
prepay all shipping costs. 
R. M. LOUNSBERRY 

HARDY FERNS 
ADIANTUM pedatum (Maidenbair-Fern). Spread- 
ing, dainty, foliage on 12 to 16-inch wiry black 
stems. Grows in moist shade. 
ASPLENIUM platyneuron (Ebony Spleenwort). 
Dwarf; evergreen foliage. Narrow leaves on 6 to 8-in. 
ee Very desirable for rock-gardens in partial 
shade. 
ATHYRIUM 1 Filix-femina (Lady-Fern). A _ very 
showy Fern of vigorous growth. Height 2 to 3 
feet. Grows in shade. 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum  (Rattlesnake-Fern) 
The triangular fronds are deeply cut and spread 
out horizontally above the thick 10 to 12-inch 
stems. Grows in moist shade. 
DRYOPTERIS Linnzana (Oak-Fern). Grows about 
12 inches tall. Has broad leaves on slender stems. 
Grows in moist shade. 
ONOCLEA sensibilis (Sensiti e-Fern). Fronds are 
broad, with coarsely cut leaves. Height about 16 
inches. Grows in moist shade. 


OSMUND nnamomea (Cinnamon-Fern). Strong, 
vigorous grower, avragning a height of 2 to 4 feet, 
depending upon soil and moisture. Does well in 
varied locations but prefers moisture in full shade. 
Claytoniana (Interrupted-Fern). A tall species at- 
taining a height of 3 to 4 feet. Foliage is light green 
and very pretty. The brown leaves of some fronds 
bear the seed spores. Grows in shade. 
Regalis (Roval-Fern). Large luxuriant fronds that 
grow 2 to 4 feet tall. Green leaves touched with 
maroon make it very attractive. Grows in shade. 
POLYSTICHUM acrostichoides (Christmas-Fern). 
An evergreen Fern with dark green, leathery fronds 
12 to 18 inches tall that appear each spring and re- 
main green all summer and winter. Very valuable 
orehe and semi-shady locations. Will also grow 
indoors 
WOODSIA obtusa (Dwarf Woods-Fern). Root-stocks 
produce several fronds with very delicate lacy 
foliage. Pretty in rock-gardens. Easy to grow in 
light or full shade. 
WOODWARDIA virginica (Chain-Fern). Broad 
fronds with finely cut leaves grow 18 to 24 inches 
tall. Very pretty. Grows in shade. 
25c. each; 3 for 65c; 10 for $2.00; 100 for $17.50 

