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BOXING AND PACKING 
Perennials, hardy ferns and wild flowers are priced to include packing 
costs. Evergreens and shrubs take heavier packing material and we must 
charge for this service. Our charges are for actual material and labor involv- 
ed, usually about 15 percent for B & B evergreens and 10 percent for bare 
root evergreens and shrubs. Any over remittance will be returned to you. 
Hardy Ferns 
As the hardy ferns were the beginning of Ferndale Nursery many years 
ago we start our catalog with them. They are trustworthy and lend them- 
selves to varying conditions of the garden. They are especially well adapted 
to planting on the north side of buildings where most other plants will not 
grow, as foundation planting or for your wild garden. They do well with wild 
flowers in the wild garden, taking over after the early wild flowers have done 
their duty and die down for the season. 
Hardy ferns do well in most any good garden soil but in their natural 
habitat they grow in leaf mold or in swamps, in peat, and if this can be pro- 
vided they are sure to do well. Clippings from your lawn will be welcome in 
the ground and in winter give them some protection, loose hay or branches 
‘to hold the snow.. 
Ferns can stand a lot of abuse and after the first season they will go 
right on doing their duty without any extra care. The first season it is well 
to see that they have sufficient moisture so they can get a good foothold in 
the soil, they can hold their own against weeds if need be. 
Ferns should be planted when dormant... We dig these ferns in the fall 
and store them in a cool cellar. Freezing will not harm them when dormant. 
If they are frozen upon arrival we suggest that you spread them out on a 
cool basement floor and water them. If they look dry do not become alarmed, 
but soak them well before and after planting. 
Following is an index showing their adaptability to various conditions: 
R—indicates adapted for rockery; S—for shade; B— for the border; M—moist 
soil; O—open sun. Those best adapted for foundation planting are so indi- 
cated. 
American Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum)—RS—Foundation. 
The spreading roots lie close to the surface and must be covered with 
leaf mold or other organic matter. Plant in protected places from wind 
and sun. Water well the first season and cover in winter. They thrive 
best on rocky, shaded hillsides or rich woodland. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 
10 for $2.00. 
Beech Fern (Phegopteris hexagonopetra) —SM. 
A dwarf fern of spreading habit. From 6 to 8 inches high. Rich soil well 
protected. Each 35c; 3 for 75c. 
Blunt Lobed Woodsia (Woodsia obtusa)—R. 
Will grow on bare rocky ledges a dwarf spreading fern, water well. 
Each 35c; 3 for 75c. 
Christmas Fern (Polystichium acrosticoides)—RS. 
Fronds grow from 12 to 24 inches. Evergreen foliage. Not particular as 
to soil, but prefers shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea)—M. 
A large fern growing to a height of 3-5 feet. Fronds droop and will cover 
several square feet of space. Grows in wet soil, but also does well in com- 
mon garden culture in semi shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
Weighs about 1-14% pounds packed. 
Clinton’s Wood Fern (Dryopteris clintoniana)—MS. 
Grows to 2 feet high, prefers rich moist soil. Evergreen foliage. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
Crested Wood Fern (Dryopteris cristata)—-MBS. 
Grows best in moist shady places. Easy to grow. Do not plant too deep. 
Evergreen foliage. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
