WAKE ROBIN FARM 
ination is threatened. Favors rocky woods, deep soil, 
ample shade and good watering. Crowns should be 
planted even with the surface of the ground. 25¢ each; 
$2.50 for 12. 
Common Woodfern; Evergreen Lace Fern (Thelypteris 
intermedia). This is the “Fancy Fern” of the florist 
trade. It is valued for the keeping qualities of its 
evergreen fronds and in some states it is cut for mark- 
et in huge quantities. Prized for decoration because 
of the finely cut, crowded leaflets of the fronds, giv- 
ing such a lacey effect that “Evergreen Lace Fern” 
has been proposed as a better name. Moist, shady 
slopes provide the best habitat. The root is short and 
stout, with crown above the surface. 25c each; $2.50 
for 12. 
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstedtia punctilobula). This 
feathery, light green fern, reaches a height of about 2 
feet, spreading vigorously by runners. Easily cul- 
tivated, mixes well with other ferns and grows sturdily 
in rocky uplands. Indifferent to soil, moisture and 
exposure, and forms dense clumps. The fronds may 
be cut freely for decoration, giving exquisite lacey ef- 
fects. Useful in places where few other plants survive, 
and of course a natural for the rockery. 25c each. 
Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana). A _ favorite 
fern for outdoor cultivation and most suitable for 
porch and foundation planting. Superbiy giaceful in 
bearing and individual in symmetrical form. At its 
best when allowed space for the outer, sterile fronds 
to arch away. Gets its name from the interruption 
by the small spore bearing pinne or leaflets at the 
middle of the erect, central, fertile fronds. These 
pinne, after fruiting, turn from dark green to brown 
and shrivel down, breaking continuity of the frond 
outline. The outer fronds are light green, with a 
bluish overtone. Height about 3 feet. Growing con- 
ditions widely varied, with trends toward rocky banks, 
thin shade, rich soil or hilly woods, under trees, in 
hollows and ravines, and in fields dotted with thick- 
ets. Survives in moderately moist ground, likes to 
look at water and live near swamps and ponds, but it 
will not tolerate soaking wet feet. The roots become 
thickened and clubby, as each new crown adds to its 
length. Crowns planted about even with the ground 
surface. 30c each. 
Leather Woodfern; Evergreen Woodfern; Marginal Wood- 
fern (Thelypteris marginalis; formerly Dryopteris 
marginalis. and Aspidium marginale). It is leathery; 
it is evergreen; it has fat, round fruit dots close to 
the margins of the frond pinnules: all of which ac 
-counts for the names collected by this handsome 
thing. It-has also been called Marginal Shield Fern. 
Leathery texture is the chief popular mark of identity; 
_the dark blue-green of the evergreen fronds keeps 
year-round living color in..a group of mixed ferns. 
-I'wo main culture. requirements are. deep. shade. and 
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