WET, OPEN GROUND 
SENSITIVE FERN—Onoclea sensabilis 
A low growing foliage plant. Will thrive in 
places frequently flooded where grass will not 
grow. Attractive seed stalks. 6-15 inches. 
ROYAL FERN—Osmunda regalis 
A hardy medium to tall fern similar to Maiden- 
hair in shape of fronds. Grows profusely in wet 
peat bogs or marshes. Will also grow in moist 
woodland or foundation plantings. 1-3 feet. 
Special Collection Price — 10 each of the above, $5.00 —5 each of the above, $2.75 
3 for $1.50 — 10 for $3.50 
ROCKY LEDGES OR ROCK GARDEN 
MAIDENHAIR SPLEENWORT—Asplenium 
trichomanes 
Find a moist crevice in partial shade for this 
dainty little evergreen. Excellent for bowl gar- 
dens. 4-6 inches. 
EBONY SPLEENWORT—Asplenium platyneuron 
A handsome little evergreen having narrow 
fronds up to one inch wide. A fine companion 
to the above but preferring a more open situa- 
tion. Resembles a miniature Christmas Fern. 12 
inches. 
WALKING LEAF FERN—Camptosorus rhizophyllus 
This curious little evergreen has long tapering 
fronds that often root from the tips, giving it 
this descriptive name. Excellent for bowl gar- 
dens. Prefers moist shade. 4-8 inches. 
RUSTY WOODSIA—Woodsia obtusa 
Low growing forming large tufts on sunny 
rocks. 
in autumn. 
COMMON WOODSIA—Woodsia obtusa 
A larger growing form liking full sun on rocky 
ledges. | Naturalizes readily. Attractive new 
growth in fall. 12 inches. 
COMMON POLYPODY—Polypodium vulgare 
Low growing evergreen clumps or carpet for 
rock or ledges. Prefers moist partial shade. Fronds 
resemble Christmas Fern. 6-9 inches. 
BLADDER FERN—Cystopteris bulbifera 
Narrow lacy fronds of medium height, requir- 
ing moist situation in partial shade. Very hardy. 
1-2 feet. 
FRAGILE FERN—Cystopteris fragilis 
Similar to above but lower growing with more 
delicate fronds. 6-12 inches. 
Wooly light green which turns rusty red 
6 inches. 
Special Collection Price — 10 each of the above, $20.00 —5 each of the above, $11.00 
3 of the same variety, $1.50— 10 of the same variety, $3.50 
HARDY NATIVE ORCHIDS 
This group consists of a large number of plants, each having its individual characteristics. 
have beauty recognized only by those making a study of botany. 
crime to cause them to be moved from their native habitat. 
Many 
Others are so rare it would be a 
Still others resent moving and will refuse 
to grow. With this in mind, we present a list of those that are plentiful and will grow with favorable 
care and give rare beauty. 
* Fall planting recommended. 
*GRASS PINK ORCHID—Calapogon pulchellus 
Several deep pink blossoms on a grass-like stem 
in July. Requires mossy bog conditions or moist, 
sandy, acid soil. 12-18 inches. 
3 plants $1.50—10 plants $4.50 
*ADAM AND EVE—Aplectrum hymale 
The silvery, dark green leaves appear through the 
fall leaves late in autumn, die down in late spring 
and are followed by a spike of bronzy flowers. 
Chief interest is the foliage and the putty-like 
bulb system. Needs rich, slightly acid soil. June 
flowering. 10 inches. 
3 plants $2.25—-12 plants $7.50 
PINK MOCCASIN FLOWER—Cypripedium acaule 
Large solitary pink flowers, easily one of the 
most beautiful orchids. Difficult to naturalize, 
requiring acid evergreen or oak humus. May- 
June flowering. 12 inches. 
3 plants $1.50—10 plants $4.50 
YELLOW LADY-SLIPPER—Cypripedium pubescens 
One of the best for beginners. Planted among 
shrubs or ferns the yellow slipper blossom in 
May or June is most attractive. 1-2 feet. 
3 plants $1.80—12 plants $6.00 
GOLDEN LADY-SLIPPER—Cypripedium parviflorum 
Daintier that the above, more golden with dark 
sepals. Flowering in May or early June, it requires 
a more moist situation. 12 inches. 
3 plants $1.80—12 plants $6.00 
SHOWY LADY-SLIPPER—Cypripedium spectabile 
A larger beautiful pink and white ‘slipper,’ 
flowering in June and July, later than the others. 
Requires moist shade. Care should be taken in 
handling the hirsute foliage. 2-3 feet. 
3 plants $1.80—12 plants $6.00 
