Hardy Ferns 
ADIANTUM pedatum Oa ta as Spread- 
ing dainty foliage on 12 to 16-inch wiry black 
stems. Grows in moist shade. 
ASPLENIUM platyneuron (Ebony Spleenwort). 
Dwarf; evergreen foliage. Narrow leaves on 
6 to 8-inch stems. Very desirable for rock- 
gardens in partial shade. 
ATHYRIUM Filix-femina (Lady-Fern). A very 
showy Fern of vigorous growth. Height 2 to 3 
feet. Grows m shade. 
Thelypteroides (Silvery Spleenwort). Silvery 
when young; dull green when fully grown. 
Grows in moist shade. 12 to 16 inches in height. 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum (Rattlesnake-Fern). 
The triangular fronds are deeply cut and spread 
out horizontally above the thick 10 to 12-inch 
stems. Grows in moist shade. 
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula (Hav-scented- 
Fern). Pale green fronds of thin texture. Finely 
cut foliage. Semi-shady location. 12 to 16 
inches tall. 
DRYOPTERIS cristata (Crested Wood-Fern). 
Erect slender fronds. Height 12 to 16 inches. 
Grows In moist shade. 
Linnzana (Oak-Fern). Grows about 12 inches 
tall. Has broad leaves on slender stems. Grows 
in moist shade. 
Spinulosum (Toothed Wood-Fern). Evergreen. 
Height 16 to 24 inches. Grows in a motst soil in 
partial or full shade. Very ornamental. 
Thelypteris (Marsh-Fern). Tall dark green 
fronds that range nearly 3 feet in height. Grows 
best m marshes in semi-shade or sun. 
ONOCLEA sensibilis (Sensitive-Fern). Fronds are 
broad, with coarsely cut leaves. Height about 
16 inches. Grows in moist shade. 
OSMUNDA _ cinnamomea (Cinnamon-Fern). 
Strong, vigorous grower, attaining a height of 
2 to 4 feet, depending upon soil and moisture. 
Prefers moisture in full shade. 
Claytoniana (/nterrupted-Fern). A tall species 
3 to 4 feet high. Foliage ts light green and very 
pretty. The brown leaves of some fronds bear 
the seed spores. Grows in shade. 
Regalis (Royal-Fern). Large luxuriant fronds 
2 to 4 feet tall. Green leaves touched with ma- 
roon make it very attractive. Grows in shade. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare (Common Polypody). A 
fine little gem for the rockery. Foliage is dark 
green and leathery, staying green through 
St Oe ae winter. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
: ‘ : \ POLYSTICHUM §acrostichoides  (Christmas- 
OSMUNDA cinnamomea (Cinnamon-Fern) Fern). An evergreen fern with dark green, 
leathery fronds i2 to 18 inches tall that appear 
each spring and remain green all summer and 
winter. Very valuable for shady and semi- 
shady locations. Will also grow indoors. 
PTERETIS nodulosa (Ostrich-Fern). Deciduous, 
very attractive. Height 3 to 4 feet. Prefers a 
moist, shady location. 
PTERIDIUM aquilinum (Bracken). A fern for 
dry locations, either shade or sun. Broad, 
spreading fronds on erect stout stalk. Height 
16 to 20 inches. 
WOODSIA obtusa (Dwarf Woods-Fern). Root- 
stocks produce several fronds with very delicate 
lacy foliage. Pretty in rock-gardens. Easy to 
grow in light or full shade. 
WOODWARDIA virginica (Chain-Fern). Broad 
fronds with fmely cut leaves grow {8 to 24 
inches tall. Very pretty. Grows in shade. 
ADIANTUM pedatum (Maidenhair-Fern) Any of above: Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50 
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