FERNS 
A shady position, usually on the north side of 
the building, that may be useless for the culti- 
vation of other plants, is easily transformed into 
a hardy fernery. These graceful plants are of 
easy culture, especially if a liberal amount of 
leaf-mold or good earth from the woods is avail- 
able. The low-growing varieties are suitable for 
rock-gardens. 
Goldie Fern (Dryopteris Goldiana). Tallest and 
largest of our wood ferns. 2 to 3 ft. 
Hay-scented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula). 
Grows in open sun as well as in shade. 1 to 
1% ft. 
Interrupted Fern (Osmunda Claytoniana). A 
very bold, attractive species. 114 to 3 ft. 
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-femina). Deeply cut, 
very bright green leaves. 2 to 3 ft. 
Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis). 
Evergreen, attractive and vigorous grower. 
1 to 1% ft. 
Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis). Also a strong, 
tall species that thrives in shady or sunny 
location. 2 to 4 ft. 
Toothed Woodfern (Dryopteris _spinulosa). 
Evergreen. Prefers a rich, moist soil. 1 to 2 ft. 
Above Ferns: 3 of one variety for $1.35; 
10 of one variety for $4.00 
3 Small, Low-growing Ferns 
for Rock-Gardens 
COMMON POLYPODIUM 
(Polypodium 
vulgare). 
Evergreen; covers rocks and 
ledges. -6 to 12 in. 
EBONY SPLEENWORT (Asplenium platy- 
neuron). Evergreen; grows naturally on 
cliffs and rocky soil. 6 to 8 in. 
MAIDENHAIR SPLEENWORT (Asplen- 
tum Trichomanes). Evergreen; small, very 
delicate leaves. 6 to 8 in. 
Above Ferns: 3 of one variety for $1.25; 
10 of one variety for $3.00 

FUCHSIA . Ladies’ Eardrops 
Magellanica. Gracefully drooping crimson 
and purple flowers. Blooms all summer in full 
sunlight but comes to greatest perfection in 
partial shade. A semi-hardy Fuchsia from the 
gardens of old. Upright; 2 to 3 ft. 3 for $1.50. 
FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Plantain-Lily 
A very useful plant thriving in almost any 
position, sun or shade. All varieties except Un- 
dulata variegata (which requires sun for its 
foliage coloration) will do well on the north side 
of buildings, in beds, used as edging, or inter- 
planted with hardy ferns. The foliage is attrac- 
tive, as well as the flowers, which are freely pro- 
duced in August. All listed plants grow 1 to 11/ ft. 
Lancifolia czrulea. Fine lavender-blue flow- 
ers, with broad green leaves. Contrasts nicely 
with white varieties. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00, 
Minor alba. A fine edging plant having white 
flowers in July and August. An excellent 
perennial, being very floriferous and more 
dainty in appearance than the older Funkias. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Robusta. Lilac-colored flowers on 214-foot 
stems ristng above bold blue-green foliage. 
July, Aug. Not generally available. 3 for 
$1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Large, pure whit 
flowers and bold foliage make this a very at- 
tractive variety. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Undulata variegata. [Leaves widely edged and 
striped white. Lavender flowers. Prefers 
sunny location, and will be found excellent for 
edging. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 








HARDY FERNS. 3 for $1.35 
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GAILLARDIA 
Burgundy. Large “daisy” flowers of shming 
deep wine-red, showing practically no yellow. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Mr. Sherbrook. Pure golden yellow, 214-inch 
flowers. Very free flowering and unusually 
lovely in the garden. 11% ft. June until frost. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Portola Hybrids, Mixed Colors. Fine mix- 
ture of colors. 11% ft. June until frost. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
GENTIANA 
Acaulis Clusi. Stemless Gentian. This* 
beautiful alpine Gentian has glorious large 
bell-shaped flowers of deep blue, which appear 
in spring and again in the fall. Prefers a moist, 
half-shaded position but will also grow and 
bloom in full sun. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Andrewsi. Closed Gentian. A native plant 
with fine blue flowers. 11% to 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Linearis. This variety has narrower leaves than 
the Closed Gentian, and the flowers, which 
appear two weeks earlier, are lighter blue. 
Needs sandy leaf-mold. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Purdomi. See page 23. 
Septemfida. See page 23. GERANIUM 

iberiew 
platypetalum, 
GERANIUM 3 for $1.75 
Ibericum platypetalum. Cranesbill. Lav- 
ender-blue flowers all summer. Attractive 
serrated foliage which turns bronzy red in fall 
and lasts nearly all winter. Compact bushy 
plants. 3 for $1.75. 
Sanguineum. Blood-red flowers all summer 
and very attractive foliage. 1 to 114 ft. May to 
Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 

GAILLARDIA HYBRIDS. 3 for $1.35 
FUNKIA subcordata grandiflora. 3 for $1.50 
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