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GUARANTEE 
We guarantee our stock to be of high quality; to have been 
inspected by Minnesota State Nursery Inspectors; to be delivered 
to carrier lines in good condition. Claims for damage, loss, or 
delay in transit should be reported to carrier at once. It is our 
sincere desire to give utmost satisfaction so that we may have 
your continued patronage. 
Parcel Post Orders 
On orders of $3 or more add 10 per cent to the amount of 
order, less than $3 add 35c for postage. . 
Hardy Ferns 
Hardy ferns are some of the most useful plants for land- 
scaping and foundation plantings. They are especially well 
adapted for foundation plantings along the shady side of building 
where few other plants succeed. They form a suitable com-- 
bination with wild flowers and shrubs, and add charm to the 
shady garden nook 
Following is an index showing their adaptability to various 
conditions: 
R—Rock gardens ‘ S—Shade 
B—Border M—Moist 
O—Open F—Foundation 
American Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum)—RSF. The spreading 
roots lie close to the surface and must be covered with leaf 
mold or other organic matter. 
Beech Fern (Dryopteris phegopteris)+-SM. A dwarf fern of spread- 
ing habit, 6 to 8 inches high. 
Clinton’s Wood Fern (Dryopteris clintoniana)—MS. Has evergreen 
foliage, growing to a height of two feet. 
Crested Wood Fern (Dryopteris cristata)—MBS. Has evergreen 
foliage and habits similar to Clinton Wood Ferns. 
Hay Scented Fern (Dennstedtia punctilobula)—RBS. Grows to two 
feet high, of spreading habit. 
Interrupted Fern. (Osmunda claytoniana)—RBS. Grows to a height 
of four feet. 
Lady Fern. (Athyrium filixfemina)—ROS. For foundation planting 
and summer shade. 
Leathery Wood Fern. (Dryopteris marginalis)—RSF. Thrives best 
in shade and is approximately 18 inches high. 
Ostrich Fern. (Pteretis nodulosa)—ROS. Grows to a height of three 
or four feet. 
Polypodium Common. (Polypodium vulgare)—RS. Four to six 
inches high. 
Royal Fern. (Osmunda regalis)—-MS. Pale-green foliage, growing 
two to three feet in height. | 
Sensitive Fern. (Onoclea sensilbilis)—RMOF. Growing to an average 
height of 18 inches. 
Prices on ferns as follows: Each, 30 cents. Ten for $2.50. 
Wild Flowers 
We offer a wide assortment of these plants. The varieties 
offered have all been hardy in our territory for many years. Al- 
though hardy, they require some covering in winter. 
As an aid in selecting suitable plants the following index 
may be helpful. 
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R—Rock gardens B—Border 
S—Shade C—Suitable for cutting 
O—Open, sunny situations T—Trailing 
M—For bog, marsh or wet situations W—wWall garden 
Anemone. (Windflower)—RO. (Canadense) Grows six to twelve 
inches high. White flowers in May. 
RS—(Sylvestris) Large pure white fragrant flowers. 
Arisaema triphyllus. eg emer MCN 
Asarum canadense. (Wild ginger)—M 
Aster. (Nova anglia) New England hoan —OB. Height 30 inches. 
Beautiful purple flowers in fall. Very hardy. 
Caltha palustris. (Marsh Marigold. Cowslip)—M. Bright yellow 
flower in spring. 
