WAKE ROBIN FARM 
green fronds and in some states it is cut for market in 
huge quantities. Prized for decoration because of the 
finely cut, crowded leaflets of the fronds, giving such a 
lacey effect that “Evergreen Lace Fern” has been pro- 
posed as a better name. Moist, shady slopes provide 
the best habitat. The root is short and stout, with crown 
above the surface. 35c each; $3.50 for 12. 
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstedtia punctilobula). This 
feathery, light green fern, reaches a height of about 2 
feet, spreading vigorously by runners. Easily cultivated, 
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 effects. Useful in 
places where few other plants survive, and of course a 
natural for the rockery. 30c each; $3.00 for 12. 


Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana). A favorite fern 
for outdoor cultivation and most suitable for porch and 
foundation planting. Superbly graceful in bearing and 
individual in symmetrical form. At its best when al- 
lowed 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 conditions widely varied, with trends to- 
ward rocky banks, thin shade, rich soil or hilly woods, 
under trees, in hollows and ravines, and in fields dotted 
with thickets. 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 be- 
come thickened and clubby, as each new crown adds to 
its length. Crowns planted about even with the ground 
surface. 40c each; $4.00 for 12. 
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