4 Johnson's Nurseries 
BOTRYCHIUM virginianum, Rattlesnake Fern. The tri- 
angular, deeply-cut frond of this Fern is spread hori- 
zontally on a thick succulent stem, 6 to 10 inches high, 
from a fleshy root. The fruiting stalk carrying the spores 
in a terminal cluster is a continuation from the main 
stem above the leaves. It is best planted in rich moist 
soil with an abundance of leaf-mold in dense shade, 
preferably under deciduous trees. Plant deep and in 
small groups. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
CAMPTOSORUS rhizophyllus, Walking Fern. This 
Fern, an evergreen, gets its name from its manner of 
growth that suggests steps. The leaves, 4 to 12 inches 
long, are heart-shaped at the base. Prefers dry, shady 
places, thus making it suitable for rock gardens. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
CYSTOPTERIS bulbifera, Bladder Fern. Useful in a 
moist place with shade or semi-shade as a low carpet 
along a walk or massing on a moist bank. The fronds 
of the Bladder Fern are light green in color which reach 
a length of 1 to 2'/, feet. The fertile fronds have tiny 
bulbleis on the underside. For a carpet effect plant 8 
inches apart with the crowns just at the surface. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
CYSTOPTERIS fragilis. Brittle Bladder Fern. Smaller 
than the preceding Fern, growing only 4 to 12 inches. 
Its fronds are light green and two to three times di- 
vided. The stems are very brittle, hence its name. 
Forms nice clumps in shady well-drained soil; plant 
6 inches apart in groups. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
DENNESTAEDTIA punctilobula, Hayscented Fern. A 
very versatile Fern that does equally well in either 
sun or shade, indifferent to soils and moisture when 
well-drained. The fronds are from 12 to 18 inches long, 
pale green, feathery, finely-cut and extremely vigor- 
ous. It propagates by underground rootstocks; and, 
if planted in a rich, porous soil, it will soon form a 
beautiful mass. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
DRYOPTERIS clintoniana, Clinton Wood Fern. A larger 
form of cristata. Evergreen fronds 2 to 3 feet when 
grown. in moist, rich places. Especially desirable for 
the Fern garden. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
DRYOPTERIS cristata. Crested Wood Fern. The light 
green, slender fronds of this Fern grow about |! foot 
high. An excellent little Fern for lining walks in a 
moist situation or in small groups in the shade. Easily 
established if the crowns are set just above the sur- 
face of the ground. 
$.50 each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
DRYOPTERIS dilatata, Mountain Wood Fern. Similar 
to D. spinulosa but has broader fronds. Bright green 
fronds attain a height of 2!/, feet when grown in rich, 
porous soil in shade. Plant 1!/, feet apart with the buds 
at the surface. 60c each. 3 for $1.50. 10 for $4.50. 
DRYOPTERIS felix-mas, Male Fern. A rare evergreen 
Fern growing to 2 ft. in height in rich soil in shade. The 
crowns should be planted just at the surface, 1 foot 
apart for a massed effect. 
75c each. 3 for $2.00. 10 for $6.00. 
