10 E. C. ROBBINS, ASHFORD, NORTH: CAROLINA 
Hardy Native Ferns 
For shady locations, no class of plants can equal the Ferns. They are easily grown 
in ordinary soils and will often thrive where it is impossible to make flowering plants 
succeed. We handle large quantities of Ferns annually and recommend the following: 
ADIANTUM pedatum. Maidenhair Fern. Deciduous. PRICE EACH _ ov 
12-18 ins. One of the most distinct and .7-° TO eS efit ae 
beautiful ferns. Prefers moist shady location. 
Illustrated on front cover. 
Strong clumpy plants __ Sears $ .18 §$..15> Saclae eee 
ASPLENIUM platyneuron. Ebony Spleenwort. Ever- 
green. 6-8 ins. Leaves narrow. Naturally 
grows on cliffs and rocky soil. Semi-shade. 


Strong plants a, Fs ee Se ee on 30 2% , -26— 
trichomanes. Maidenhair Spleenwort. Evergreen. 3 
Small delicate. Naturally grows among rocks 
and cliffs. Semi-shade. Strong plants ______ 30 [26 .24 28 
ATHYRIUM filixfemina. Lady Fern. Deciduous. 1-3 
ft. LExceedingly showy and vigorous. Shady 
location. X heavy clumpy plants ________ =L0 ErG 14 ae 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum. Rattlesnake Fern. De 
ciduous. 6-12 ins. Triangular fronds. Deeply 
cut. Strong plants = S .18 .16 .14 A be 
CAMPTOSORUS rhizophyllus. Walking Fern. Ever- 
green. Leaves 4-12 ins. long. Heart-shaped 
at base. Its manner of growth suggests steps. 
Prefers dry shaded rocks. Strong plants____ .36 34 Oe 
CYSTOPTERIS bulbifera. Berry Bladderfern. Decidu- 

ous. 1-2 ft. Finely divided rather weak 
stems. Tiny bulblets along underside of 
fronds. Shade or semi. Good for rockery. 
Strong plants tie eee ee ee .26 .24 .22 
DICKSONIA  punctilobula. Hayscented Fern. Decidu- 
ous. 1'4%4-3 ft. Very handsome vigorous 
growing species. Recommended for shade or 
open locations. Widely distributed. 
XX heavy clumps nite em) 1A .18 .14 ae eS .09 
DRYOPTERIS filix-mas. Male Fern. Almost evergreen. 
9-18 ins. Fine effects when massed. Shade. 
Strong plants _ 5 WT lcs Rene DU Aeeee 2D ee 
goldiana. Goldie Fern. Deciduous. 2-3 ft. Tallest 
and largest of our Wood Ferns. Easily culti- 
vated. Shade or partial shade and rich soil. 
X strong plants _ ay) eee ou) .26 .24 
hexagonoptera. Winged Woodfern. Deciduous. 
12-18 ins. Triangular fronds. Sun or shade. , : 
Strong plants NE AF peep gee NE NEN a, 18 ais) i12 ast 
marginalis. Leather Woodfern. Evergreen. 1-2 ft. 
A very common fern in woodland and culti- 
vation. Shade or semi. Attractive species. 
A heavy eclumpy splantsys ee ee WE 14 13 AD 




spinulosa. Toothed Woodfern. Evergreen. 1-2 ft. 
Of easy culture in rich moist soil. Shade or 
semi-shade. A, strong plants® 9. 5 ~2 se mite: 15 Rk iy. 
