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A folder or envelope containing the above “twin herb books” with packets 
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Native Ferns 
Do not plant ferns with much covering over the crowns, just enough to 
anchor them to the soil. The Ostrich Fern should be set with part of the crown 
above the soil. All of the ferns are adapted to both spring and fall planting, 
though late spring or summer planting of the larger varieties requires extra 
care in providing constant moisture until the roots are established. If planted 
in the fall, mulch with leaves or straw for protection over the first winter. If 
during the growing season and the tops become broken or bruised, cut them 
off and new fronds will soon appear. 
Most all ferns require a plentiful supply of leaf mold, peat or other loose 
humus in the soil to give the best results. Ferns have a tendency to ripen off 
early in the season if the summer is very hot and dry. Frequent and plentiful 
watering will extend their season very materially. 
BULBLET FERN Cystopteris bulbifera 
Long narrow graceful fronds up to 24 inches long. Tiny little bulblets on the 
back of the fronds drop off to start new plants. Shade and good humus soil. 
100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
INTERRUPTED FERN Osmunda Claytoniana 
A tall growing luxuriant fern of light green color up to four feet. The 
brown sections in middle of some fronds are the seed-producers, hence interrupted 
fern. For light shade and well drained soils. 100 for $18.00; 12 for $3.00; 
Each 30c. 
LADY FERN Athyrium angustum 
One of the indispensible varieties where a graceful fern growing up to three 
feet is needed. Although it will grow under widely varying conditions, it does 
best in a rich humus soil, well drained but never lacking for moisture. 100 for 
$15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
MAIDENHAIR Adiantum pedatum 
A favorite among our native ferns. It thrives in deeper shade than most 
kinds. Shining brown stem up to 24 inches with a horizontal frond of delicate 
texture. Appreciates well prepared soil with leaf mold and shade and some pro- 
tection from wind. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
OSTRICH FERN Pteretis ncodulosa 
Usually found native in damp stream bottoms but seems to thrive in any 
humus soil and shade. Beautiful divided fronds, resembling an ostrich plume, 
up to five feet, growing in vase shape. Spreads into clumps. 100 for $15.00; 
12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
POLYPODY, COMMON Polypodium virginianum 
Forms running mats on shaded rocks. Small evergreen fronds up to 8 
inches. Keep well watered until established. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 
