4 Ferndale Nursery—Askov, Minn. 1946 

HARDY FERNS 
As the hardy ferns were the beginning of Ferndale Nursery 
many years ago we start our catalog with them. They are trust- 
worthy and lend themselves 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 provided 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 vari- 
ous 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 indicated. 
American Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum)—RS—Foundation. 
The spreading roots lie close to the surface and must be cov- 
ered with leaf mold or other organic matter. Plant in pro- 
tected 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 common 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. : 
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. Hach 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana) —-ROS—Foundation. 
Unlike the other Osmunda Ferns the interrupted fern prefers 
a moderately 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 1-1% 
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 60; 10 for $2.00. 
