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While there are some four thousand different species of 
Ferns, we offer this limited group of those that are most 
suitable to the average garden culture. Not being a flower- 
ing family they are difficult to describe, except as to their 
height and best growing conditions and uses. Some grow 
to six feet while others creep over stones. They do not 
‘ike manure or commercial fertilizers, so we suggest that 
‘{ you do not have real good woodsy leaf mold available 
that you secure some of “SCHEEPERS NATIVE WOOD.- 
SOIL” and mix this liberally as planting is done. Fre- 
quently on a northerly or easterly planting they will thrive 
as well as in the woodland. 
For Dry Rocky Ledges and Rock Gardens 
ASPLENIUM PLATYNEURON (Dagger Fern). A 
handsome little evergreen having narrow fronds up to 12 
inches high. A few specimens on a shady ledge with some 
moisture are outstanding. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 
10; $62aRferm25: 
ASPLENIUM TRICHOMANES (Maidenhair Spleen- 
wort). A very dainty little fern to grow in a moist shady 
crevasse in a ledge or wall. Evergreens, very good for 
bowl gardens. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 
for 2a 
CAMPTOSORUS RHIZOPHYLLUS (Walking Leaf 
Fern). This curious little evergreen fern increases by 
burying a leaf tip and rooting, thus forming a new plant 
as well as propagating by seed. Requires a shaded mar- 
gin of rock with leaf mold and some moisture. Excellent 
for bowl garden. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; 
$6.25 for 25. 
CYSTOPTERIS BULBIFERA (Bladder Fern). A medi- 
um height fern, 1 to 2 feet high, having narrow lacy 
fronds. Requires a moist nook in rocks or ledges. In- 
creases if conditions are ideal. Extra selected plants, 
$2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
CYSTOPTERIS FRAGILIS (Fragile Bladder Fern). 
Similar to the above except that it is lower growing, 8 to 
12 inches, and has more delicate fronds. Grows in drier 
situations and useful in rock gardens. Extra selected 
plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
WOODSIA ILVENSIS (Rusty Woodsia). A low grow- 
ing fern forming large tufts on sunny rocks. A wooly, 
light green, turning rusty red in the Autumn. Extra se- 
lected plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
WOODSIA OBTUSA (Blunt-Lobed Woodsia). A 
taller growing form, liking full sun on rocky ledges. A 
good rock garden plant. naturalizing readily. Extra se- 
lected plants, $4.25 for 10: $10.00 for 25. 
Native plants and orchids if grown in the same locality 
as ferns are supplied with the necessary shade in the 
Summer and when the foliage decomposes it supplies the 
required plant food needed by these native plants. We are 
grouping and briefly describing the following varieties 
as the most likely ones to succeed in various situations 
mentioned. 
All native material offered by us is collected by our di- 
rector of native plants whose many years of experience in 
this field is a considerable asset in acquiring plants of the 
highest quality. They are dug and shipped in such a man- 
ner as to afford the greatest measure of success. 
For Open Border 
ASPLENIUM FILIX-FOEMINA (Lady Fern). A deli- 
cate fern, 1 to 3 feet in height, preferring moist soil. Very 
hardy. Clumps growing increasingly larger. Extra se- 
lected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
DICKSONIA PUNCTILOBULA (Hay Scented Fern). 
A medium sized, delicate, light green fern, easy to grow. 
Forming endless carpets in open pastures. One of the 
best for open border. Height, 1 to 2 feet. Extra selected 
plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
ONOCLEA STRUTHIOPTERIS (Ostrich Fern). A 
very hardy, handsome fern. Dark green, symmetrical. 
growing up to 5 feet. A separate seed stalk, plume shaped 
remains during the winter. Excellent for foundation plant- 
ing, woodland, and lowlands. Extra selected plants, $4.25 
for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
OSMUNDA CLAYTONIA (Interrupted or Flowering 
Fern). A large, tall-growing fern whose fronds are in- 
terrupted with seed spores early in the summer. Fronds 
up to 8 inches wide and 4 feet tall. See illustration. Extra 
selected plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
For Wet Open Ground 
ONOCLEA SENSABILIS (Sensative Fern). A low 
erowing fern, 9 to 18 inches high, useful as a foliage plant 
in open, wet spots, where even grass will not grow. Extra 
selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
OSMUNDA REGALIS (Royal Fern). A hardy fern, 
somewhat similar to “Maidenhair.” Grows profusely in 
wet, peat bogs or marshy swamps. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 
Extra selected plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
For Moist Shady Places 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM (Maidenhair Fern). One 
of the better known ferns quite at home in most situations. 
Prefers partial shade. Fronds are delicate on a pedicule 
6 to 18 inches high. Grows in clumps. Excellent for 
woodland. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 
fore2o: 
ASPIDIUM CRISTATUM (Crested Wood Fern). A 
small narrow fronded fern. Nearly evergreen, prefers 
moist soil, sun or shade. Extra selected plants, $4.25 for 
10; $10.00 for 25. 
ASPIDIUM GOLDIANUM (Goldie Fern). A beauti- 
ful tall fern, 3 to 4 feet high, having fronds 8 to 10 inches 
wide. Quite easily naturalized in most well-drained soil 
in woodland or shaded foundation plantings. Extra se- 
lected plants, $8.25 for 10; $20.00 for 25. 
ASPIDIUM MARGINALE (Evergreen Wood Fern). 
Medium height, strong structure. One of the hardiest of 
ferns, growing as easily on ledges as in lowland. A good 
companion for “Aspidium Spinulosum.” Extra selected 
plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
ASPIDIUM SPINULOSUM (Toothed Wood Fern). 
Another evergreen of delicate lace-like fronds. Used ex- 
tensively in bouquets of flowers. Prefers moist places. 
Excellent for woodland. Height, 114 to 2 feet. Extra se- 
lected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
ASPIDIUM SPINULOSUM DILATATUM (Moun- | 
tain Wood Fern). Similar to “Aspidium Spinulosum” 
in structure but much broader fronds. A good companion 
for “Goldie Fern.” Extra selected plants, $8.25 for 10; 
$20.00 for 25. 
ASPLENIUM ACROSTICHOIDES (Silver Spleen- 
wort). A medium height fern with fronds 3 to 5 inches 
wide. Prefers well-drained, moist soil. Increases readily 
by division. Extra selected plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 
for 25. 
ASPLENIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (Narrow Spleen- 
wort). A handsome fern similar to “Christmas Fern” 
but growing taller. Prefers moist, shady spots in wood- 
land or border. Increases by divisions. Extra selected 
plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
OSMUNDA CINNAMOMEA (Cinnamon Fern). 
Similar to “Osmunda Claytonia” except that it has a cin- 
namon-colored seed stalk and prefers moist, shady situa- 
tions. Height, 3 to 6 feet. Extra selected plants, $4.25 for 
10; $10.00 for 25. 
POLYSTICHUM ACROSTICHOIDES (Christmas 
Fern). An evergreen fern, 9 to 18 inches high. similar 
to the “Boston Fern.” One of the hardiest, excellent for 
planting among shrubs of foundation plantings. Will 
stand open sun. Excellent for woodland. Extra selected 
plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
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