4 FERNDALE NURSERY—ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1947 
Blunt Lobed Woodsia. (Woodsia obtusa)—RS 
Grows in crevices on rock ledges, which indicates that it requires porous 
soil with continuous moisture. A beautiful fern if you succeed in making 
it grow. Not recommended for amateurs. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
, Christmas Fern. (Polystichium acrosticoides)—RS 
Evergreen foliage from 12 to 18 inches tall. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Cinnamon Fern. (Osmunda cinnamomea)—M 
A large fern growing to a height of 2 to 4 feet. Fronds droop and 
often eight inches wide. Grows in moist soil but will do well in com- 
mon garden culture in semi-shade. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.25. 
Weigh one pound or more each packed. 
Clinton’s Wood Fern. (Dryopteris clintoniana)—MS 
Has evergreen foliage, growing to a height of two feet. Rich, moist soil, 
semi-shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $2.00. 
Crested Wood Fern. (Dryopteris cristata)—-MBS 
Has evergreen foliage and habits similar to Clinton Wood Ferns. Each 
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Hayscented Fern. (Dennstedtia punctilobula)—-RBS 
Grows to two feet high, of spreading habit. Plant in rich porous soil 
in sun or shade. Excellent for border planting. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
Interrupted Fern. (Osmunda claytoniana)—ROS 
Unlike the other osmundas the Interrupted Fern prefers moderately 
dry conditions. Does well in foundation plantings. Grows to a height 
_ of four feet. Weighs one pound or more packed. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.25. 
Lady Fern. (Athyrium felix-femina)—ROS 
One of the most desirable ferns. Does well under varying conditions, 
in border or foundation planting, on hillsides, in sun or shade. Each 30c; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Leathery Wood Fern. (Dryopteris marginalis)—-RS Foundation. 
Thrives best in shade and appreciates moisture and protection from 
wind. 18 inches high. 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 six to 10 
inches wide and grows to a height of 3 or 4 feet and often higher. 
Thrives along streams in rich, porous soil’ which is subjected to overflow 
in spring. Will multiply by runners when planted in rich porous soil. 
Thrives in sun or shade ,and gives universal satisfaction. Plant to 
depth of half of crown and mulch well with grass clippings or leaf 
mold. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Polypodium, Common. (Polypodium vulgare)—RS 
Fronds 4—6 inches long spreading in dense masses on rocks in shade 
or semi-shade on steep hillsides. Keep them well watered until estab- 
lished. Sold in squares of about 6 inches. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2. 
Royal Fern. (Osmunda regalis)—MS 
Our third member of the Osmunda family. Completely different from 
Cinnamon and Interrupted. Fronds are deeply cut like mountain ash. 
Pale-green foliage, growing 2—3 feet in height. Prefers moist, shady 
location. Can be grown in shallow, still water or boggy soil. Each 30C; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.75. 
Sensitive Fern. (Onoclea sensibilis)—-RMO Foundation. 
Fronds are different from most other ferns. Growing to a height of 
6 to 30 inches forming a dense mat. Prefers moist locations. Cover 
roots with % inch of soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
