PLANTS FOR SHADE 
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HARDY FERNS 
There is a great lack of hardy ferns in our gardens. 
The varieties listed here are ones that will not only grow 
moist or shady location. 
well but will increase under cultivation. 
SMALLER FERNS 
Those growing 18 inches to 26 inches in 
height. Best for average garden use. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 dozen 
LADY FERN — Anthyrium 
Felixfemina — Large hand- 
some fern, 2-3 ft. high, finely 
cut foliage. One of the best 
for the beginner. 
MAIDEN HAIR FERN — 
Adiantum Pedatum — The 
most graceful hardy fern. 
Loves a rich, moist shady lo- 
cation. Will increase year 
after year. 
NARROW LEAVED 
SPLEEN W ORT — Anthyrium 
Pycnocarpon—Lovely fern to 
26 inches high with fronds 
like a .Boston fern. Does 
well for us in a moist clay 
soil. 
SILVER SPLEENWORT — 
Antherium Thelypteroides — 
_ A fully divided fern with sil- 
ver spore cases. ‘Thrives in 
most any soil that is moist 
‘and shady. 
XMAS FERN — Polystichum 
Acrostichoides—An evergreen 
variety growing about a foot 
high. A rather common var- 
iety but one of the very best. 
] SMALLER $ .00 
HARDY FERNS 
2 each of those described above 
Each variety labeled 
DWARF FERNS FOR 
ROCKERY 
35¢c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 dozen - 
EBONY SPLEENWORT—Asplenium Platy- 
neuron—6 to 15 inches high. Small fronds 
with ebony black stems. 
BLADDER FERN—Cystopteris Bulbifera— 
Fine for rock work where it increases rapidly 
from bulbils formed on back of fronds. 
WOODSIA—Woodsia Obtusa—A good rock- 
ery fern for any shady location not too wet. 
6 to 8 inches high. 
DWARF 
FERNS 
2 each of above 
Carefully labeled 


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TALL FERNS 
Best planted in a shady, wet spot 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 dozen 
CINNAMON FERN—Osmunda Cinnamomea 
—Large fronds often 5 ft. high and 8 inches 
pide. For best results plant in wet mucky 
soil. 
OSTRICH PLUME FERN—Pteretis nodulosa 
—The best garden fern. Long graceful fronds 
Spreads rapidly from underground runners. 
INTERRUPTED FERN—Osmunda Claytoni- 
ana—Will thrive in rather dry shady places, 
Fruiting pinnules smaller than sterile ones, 
hence the name. 
ROYAL FERN—Osmunda Regalis—Another 
very tall fern that must have a moist place. 
Will even grow in an inch or two of water. 
Finely divided fronds. 
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HARDY FERNS | 
2 each of those described above 
Each variety carefully labeled 

NOTE—Hardy ferns should be planted early 
in the spring or fall, Place your order as soon 
as you can. If too late for immediate ship- 
ment, we will book and>send at proper time. 

- MORROW, OHIO 
