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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 
walls, chinks or rocks, etc. Many will revel in full sunshine in any border. 
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 
The well known Maidenhair Fern, grows at its best on moist banks, stony 
and well shaded. It will thrive in any shaded location, even if dry, but 
will not be as tall as it will with plenty of moisture. Try it with Bleeding 
Heart under trees. 
* 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. 
Aspidium spinulosum Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
The most beautiful of the evergreen wood ferns, and most useful, too. 
It is picked for florists use, but it is as useful in shade, especially if 
moist, for it will make a strong clump to 30 inches high. Beautifully 
divided pinnae give a lacy effect. Easily cultivated. 
Asplenium filix-foemina Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The Lady Fern is both our most common, and our most variable form. 
Fine and delicate, it is very attractive and if one wants a cover for 
shade, or partial sun, this is the plant. 
Cystopteris bulbifera Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Those delicate filmy Ferns you have seen growing in moss on ledges in 
damp shade are quite apt to be in this group. Either form is good for 
the larger needs of the rockery. Grows readily in soil. This is the larger 
and the fruits are in tiny bulblets along the lower side of the frond. 
Dicksonia punctilobula Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Hay-Scented or Gossamer Fern). The best large Fern for full sun, this 
carpets upland pastures. Better if shaded against full afternoon heat. 
Grows 18 to 24 inches and in poor soil it has a special place. Its filmy 
fronds are very attractive. 
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Eupatorium Coelestinum (See page 38) 
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Osmunda cinnamomea Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
In wet swampy land, the Cinnamon Fern will grow six feet tall. Yet it 
thrives in dry shade, and is tall enough. A luxuriant plant, very sturdy, 
and because of the root size, able to care for itself in competition. 
Osmunda Claytoniana Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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. 
Osmunda regalis Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The Royal Fern grows in swamps and wet places, yet it is also found 
in dry shade. It never attains the same stature in dry ground, as it 
ace in swamps, but it is a magnificent specimen, whenever grown at 
all well. 
*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. 
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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and fall, flowers 
measuring 4 inches or more across. The finest mixture available. 

