20 The Tooles of Garry-nee-Dule, Baraboo, Wisconsin 
back of the fronds drop off to start new plants. Shade and good humus soil. 
100 for $18.00; 12 for $3.00; Each 30c. 
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 $21.00; 12 for $3.50; 
Each 35c. 
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 nodulosa 
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. 
SPLEENWORT, MAIDENHAIR Asplenium trichomanes 
A tiny fern of delicate beauty. Has a purple stem and maidenhair-fern-like 
fronds. Rocky crevices in rich humus and shade. 100 for $21.00; 12 for $3.50; 
Each 35c. 
WALKING FERN Camptosorus rhizophyllus 
Small evergreen, limestone dwelling fern. Has long arrow-shaped leaves 
that taper out into tips that bend down and take root forming a new plant. Pro- 
tect from sun and drying out. 12 for $4.00; 3 for $1.10; Each 40c. 
WOODFERN, EVERGREEN Dryopteris marginalis 
Dark green leathery fronds, up to 24 inches long, evergreen and one of most 
persistent in foliage effect. Responds well in heavy shade. 100 for $15.00: 12 
for $2.50; Each 25c. 
WOODFERN, FANCY Dryopteris spinulosa 
More delicate, finely cut fronds, up to 24 inches, of lighter green than the 
preceding. Desirable for home planting or rocky woodland paths. 100 for 
$15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
WOODSIA, COMMON Woodsia obtusa 
Six to ten inch fronds. A graceful little fern for shaded rock clefts. 100 
for $18.00 12 for $3.00; Each 30c. 
SPECIAL SELECTION FOR A COOL GARDEN OF FERNS FOR THAT 
SHADED NOOK 
For those of you who love the beauty of ferns but are not sure which kinds 
to select I suggest this group as giving an interesting variety. You will find they 
will make a beauty spot along the north side of your house or other shaded place, 
either alone or combined with other native plants. Avoid regularity in planting, 
but allow from 12 to 15 or 18 inches space for each fern. The Ostrich and Inter- 
rupted Ferns grow the tallest. 
This Fern Bed includes 10 Ostrich, 10 Lady, 10 Interrupted and 6 Maiden- 
hair ferns. 36 choice ferns delivered to you $6.50. One-half of the above, 18 
plants delivered for $3.75. 
SPECIAL OFFER OF LITTLE FERNS FOR SMALL SPACES 
If you have a shaded spot in your Rock Garden, or a little water fall or other 
suitable spot, perhaps this selection will be just what you want. Three each of 
Walking Fern, Common Polypody, Maidenhair Spleenwort and Obtuse Wood- 
sia, 12 in all for only $3.00. 
