
INTERRUPTED FERNS 
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 other creep over stones. They do not 
like manure or commercial fertilizers, so we suggest that 
if 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 Open 
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. 
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 
manner as to afford the greatest measure of success. 
Border 
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 
planting, woodland, and lowlands, Extra selected plants, 
$4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
OSMUNDA CLAYTONIA (Interrupted or Flower- 
ing Fern). A large, tall-growing fern whose fronds are 
interrupted with “oui spores early in the summer. Fronds 
up to 8 inches wide and 4 feet tall. See illustration above. 
Extra selected plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
For Wet Open Ground 
ONOCLEA SENSABILIS (Sensative Fern). A low 
growing fern, 9 to 18 inches high, useful as a foliage 
plant 3 in open, wet spots. where even grass will not grow. 
Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6. 25: for 20. 
OSMUNDA REGALIS (Royal Fern). A hardy sige 
somewhat similar to ““Maidenhair.” Grows profusely i 
wet, peat bogs or marshy swamps. Height, 2 to 3 feet 
nananakar plants, $4.25 for 10; $10.00 for 25. 
