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Ferns are very useful and decorative 
in planting the homegrounds. Parti- — 
cularly in shady location. Be sure ms 
and include some ferns in your plan- 
! ting. They are hardy. 
Ostrich Fern.- This is one of the largest native fern. Its fronds reach 
a heig Om 2-7 feet. Easy to transplent and grows in shade as well as 
in sunny locations. The Ostrich fern is getting soaroe and should be 
planted more to preserve its unusual charm. 

Everpreen or Christmas Fern=- One of the showiest ferns. Prefers a some- 
what ehady position. @ rich green fronds reach 4 height of 1-3 feet. 
It stays green practically the year around. 

Lady Fern.- The name Lady fern or the Queen of the ferns dates back to 
time when this plant was thought to bear the mystic fern seed held to 
make the possessor invisible. Of medium prowth, 2-3 ft. One of the easiest 
fern to grow. Tolerates full sun or shade. 
O smunda or Interrupted Fern- It is believed the name Osmunda is after 
Osmund the waterman, who during the invasion of the fanes hid his family 
in @ clump of this fern. Height of fronds 2-4 feet. Very hardy. 
Bargain Fern Collection. 

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5 Lady Ferns UREA SSS 
4 Ostrich Ferns PAR 
2 Osmunds Ferns Ves QE AY a 
1 Christmas Fern SN Sa ay 
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PLANTING 
DIRECTIONS 
The chief care to be taken during 
planting operations is to prevent the 
drying out of the roots. The fine root- 
lets of the young trees are extremely 
delicate and may be seriously injured 
even by a few minutes exposure to 
the sun or drying winds. It is best 
to keep the trees in an ordinary pail 
with enough muddy water to cover 
the roots. Trees should not be kept 
lying on the ground while a hole is 
being dug. 
The hole should be made large 
enough to receive the roots without 
cramping them. The roots are inserted 
in the hole, spread out and loose soil 
firmly tamped with the hands. The 
tree should be set upright and planted 
to the same depth at which it grew 
in the nursery. This depth is indicated 
by a ring of light bark around the 
tree at ground level. 
A test of proper planting is to give 
each tree a slight tug after setting. 
If the tree pulls up, it is not properly 
set. Failure to set the tree firmly 
and at the right depth usually results 
in death or stunting. After the tree 
is planted it should be watered and 
judicious watering should be done at 
least once each weak, especially during 
the first year. Keep the ground 
around the tree cultivated. It keeps 
the weeds down and preserves the 
moisture. 
TO OUR FRIENDS, 
OLD AND NEW 
Our evergreens can be successfully 
. transplanted in Spring and in Fall. 
The Spring planting season starts 
about the first of April and lasts until 
the beginning of June. The Fall 
planting season starts early in Sep- 
tember and lasts until the ground 
freezes solidly. 
Our trees are packed in damp moss 
and wrapped in waterproof paper. 
Shipment will be made at the proper 
time for planting. 
If any stock proves untrue to name 
it will be either exchanged or pur- 
chase price will be returned, but in 
no case will we be responsible for 
any sum greater than* the original 
purchase price. 
We guarantee our trees to be free 
from disease and in the best growing 
condition, but we do not give any 
guarantee as to the growth of stock. 
Your care will determine your success 
in growing any plant or tree. 
No order accepted under $1.00 and 
please do not send stamps. 
We will pay all shipping charges 
except were noted otherwise. 
Detailed planting instructions are 
furnished with each order. 

