4 FERNDALE NURSERY—ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1945 

FOUNDATION PLANTING HARDY FERNS 
Hayscented Fern (Dennstedtia punctilobula)—-RBS—Foundation. 
Grows to 2 feet high of spreading habit. Plant in rich porous soil in sun 
or shade. Excellent for border planting. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana)—ROS—Foundation. 
Unlike the other Osmunda Ferns the interrupted fern prefers a moder- 
ately or even dry thicket clad hillside. Also thrives in ravines and rocky 
places. Does well in sun. Popular for foundation planting, grows to 4 
feet high. Weighs 1-114 pounds. Each 30c; 3 for 80c; 10 for $2.25. 
Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina)—ROS. 
One of our best sellers as it does well in varying conditions in border or 
foundation planting on hillsides in sun or shade. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 
10 for $2.00. 
Leathery Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis)-—RS—Foundation. 
Does best in shade and appreciates moisture and protection from wind. 
Grows to 18 inches. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Ostrich Fern (Pteris nodulosa)—ROS. 
This fern is called ‘The Palm of the North’. Fronds are 6 to 10 inches 
wide and grow to a height of 3 or 4 feet and even higher. Thrives along 
streams in rich porous soil which is subjected to overflowing in spring. 
Will multiply by runners when planted in rich porous soil. Will grow in 
sun or shade and is our One Best Seller and gives universal satisfaction. 
Do not plant too deep. Plant crown half ways in soil and cover well with 
grass clippings as a mulch. Hach 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
Polypodium Common (Polypodium Vulgare)—RS. 
Fronds 4-6 inches long, growing in dense masses on rocks in shade or 
semi shade on steep hill sides. Keep them watered well until established. 
Sold in squares about 6 inches. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis)—M. 
Pale green fronds 2-3 feet high. Prefers moist shady location. Can be 
grown in shallow still water or boggy soil. Each 30c; 3 for 80c; 10 for 
$2.25. 
Rusty Woodsia (Woodsia ilvensis)—R. 
This odd and extremely attractive little fern grows in dense clumps on 
exposed summits and steep rocky cliffs in full sun. Keep well watered 
until established. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)-RMO—Foundation. 
Grows 6 to 380 inches in height. Prefers moist locations and will form a 
dense mat. Cover with % inch of soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
