ASPLENIUM platyneuron (Ebony Spleenwort). 
Dwarf; evergreen foliage. Narrow leaves on 
6 to 8-inch stems. Very desirable for rocke- . 
gardens in partial shade. 
ADIANTUM pedatum (Maidenbair-Fern). Spread- ATHYRIUM Filix-femina (Lady-Fern). A_very 
ing, dainty foliage on 12 to 16-inch wiry black showy Fern of vigorous growth. Height 2 to 3 
stems. Grows in moist shade. feet. Grows in shade. , 
Thelypteroides (Silvery Spleenwort). Silvery 
when young; dull green in color when fully 
grown. Grows in moist shade. 12 to 16 inches 
in height. 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum (Rattlesnake-Fern). 
The triangular fronds are deeply cut and spread 
out horizontally above the thick 10 to 12-inch 
stems. Grows in moist shade. 
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula (Hay-scented- 
Fern). Pale green fronds of thin texture. Finely 
cut foliage. Semi-shady location. 12 to 16 
inches tall. 
DRYOPTERIS cristata (Crested Wood-Fern). 
Erect slender fronds. Height 12 to 16 inches. 
Grows in moist shade. 
Linnzeana (Oak-Fern). Grows about 12 inches 
ee oe * 2 tall. Has pena leaves on slender stems. Grows 
: 5 in moist shade. 
ene EBS: eee a on Spinulosum (Toothed Wood-Fern). Evergreen. 
6 ag. Rane SS ned Height 16 to 24 inches. Grows in a moist soil in 
partial or full shade. Very ornamental. 
Thelypteris (Marsh-Fern). Tall dark green 
fronds that range nearly 3 feet in height. Grows 
best in marshes in semi-shade or sun. 
ONOCLEA sensibilis (Sensitive-Fern). Fronds are 
broad, with coarsely cut leaves. Height about 
16 inches. Grows in moist shade. 
OSMUNDA __ cinnamomea (Cinnamon-Fern). 
Strong, vigorous grower, attaining a height of 
2 to 4 feet, depending upon soil and moisture. 
Does well in varied locations but prefers mois- 
ture in full shade. 
Claytoniana (Interrupted-Fern). A tall species 
attaining a height of 3 to 4 feet. Foliage is light 
green and very pretty. The brown leaves of 
some fronds bear the seed spores. Grows in 
shade. 
Regalis (Royal-Fern). Large luxuriant fronds that 
grow 2 to 4 feet tall. Green leaves touched with 
maroon make it very attractive. Grows in 
shade. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common Polypody). A 
fine little gem for the rockery. Foliage is dark 
Ne =e : S . green and leathery, staying green through 
OSMUNDA cinnamomea (Cinnamon-Fern) winter. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
POLYSTICHUM acrostichoides(Christmas-Fern). 
An evergreen Fern with dark green, leathery 
fronds 12 to 18 inches tall that appear each 
spring and remain green all summer and winter. 
Very valuable for shady and semi-shady loca- 
tions. Will also grow indoors. 
PTERETIS nodulosa (Ostrich-Fern). Deciduous 
very attractive. Height 3 to 4 feet. Prefers a 
moist, shady location. 
PTERIDIUM aquilinum (Bracken). A Fern for 
dry locations, either shade or sun. Broad spread- 
ing fronds on erect stout stalk. Height 16 to 20 
Inches. 
WOODSIA obtusa (Dwarf Woods-Fern). Roote 
stocks produce several fronds with very delicate 
lacy foliage. Pretty in rock-gardens. Easy to 
grow in light or full shade. 
WOODWARDIA virginica (Chain-Fern). Broad 
fronds with finely cut leaves grow 18 to 24 
. 
inches tall. Very pretty. Grows In shade. 
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