

DWARF FERNS—These are mostly kinds for the rock garden ADIANTUM Jordani (emarginatum)—Dainty, with dark, shiny 
and are best grown and displayed therein. A good loam stipes and blades of numerous, thin, fan-shaped segments. 
mixed with large amounts of organic matter (leafmold, 10 in. From cool, moist rocks in southern Oregon and south- 
old manure or compost, peat moss, etc.) and a little sand, wards. Protect in cold climates. Deciduous. 75¢c and $1.00. 
fine rock chips, and a pinch of bone meal will give excel- 
lent results. This mixture should be slightly acid unless 
otherwise noted. Most of the rock ferns grow and look best pedatum (Maidenhair Fern) —An old favorite and one of the 
in light shade or in locations not subjected to the mid-day best for woodland gardens. The wiry, purplish stalks sup- 
sun. The plants should be set with their crowns just level port forked, horizontal blades nearly circular in Panels 
with the soil surface in a well-drained place which is pro- The many segments are pale, translucent green. | /2 to 2 
tected from drying winds. Do not plant too deeply! A mulch ft. Cool, moist spots. Deciduous. Each 50c, three $1.40, 
of stone chips encourages growth and enhances their six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
beauty. It is important to keep the plants well watered, 
especially after they have been moved. They need less 
moisture when they have become thoroughly established. 
In cold climates we recommend early Spring planting and 
in warmer sections, just before or during the cool, rainy 
season. 
ASPLENIUM *platyneuron (Ebony Spleenwort) —Narrow, pin- 
nate evergreen fronds to 15 inches with purplish-brown 
stipes and regular, thin-textured segments. Shade. 50c 
ETatel 7/ Sx 
*resiliens (parvulum) — A rare, evergreen species from the 
southeastern states. Much like platyneuron but only 10 
inches high and the stalks are blackish and shining. Shade 
and a little lime. 75c and $1.00. 
*Trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort)—One of our favor- 
ites and easy to grow. Linear evergreen fronds in dense, 
spreading tufts from 5 to 8 inches high. The small seg- 
ments are set close along the shiny, purplish-brown, wiry 
stipe. Some lime. Very dainty and attractive. Pots, each 
50c, three $1.40, six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
CRYPTOGRAMMA “*crispa acrostichoides (Parsley Fern) — 
Clustered evergreen fronds of two kinds with straw colored 
stems. The sterile blades are light green, thrice-pinnate 
with blunt, toothed segments. The fertile fronds are only 
twice-pinnate and the segments are very narrow, almost 
pod-like. 8 to 10 in. Mostly a western mountain species 
often growing on hot, dry rocks. Each 60c, three $1.60 
six $3.00; large size, each 85c. 
TALL FERNS—The following species are the mainstay of all 
shaded or woodland gardens. They harmonize excellently 
with other plants suited to such gardens and their cultural 
requirements are similar. Ferns in this section all need 
continuous light to heavy shade. They grow luxuriantly in 
a deep, rich, organic soil which is copiously watered. Their 
fronds sun and wind burn, so a protected, humid spot is 
best. Do not plant too deeply and cover the surface of the 
soil with an organic mulch (oak leaves, leafmold, duff, 
peat moss, or the like). The ferns in this section are all 
evergreen, unless noted otherwise, and grow best in a 
slightly acid soil. See the cultural suggestions under ‘’Dwarf 
Ferns’ for additional information. 


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