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full sun and dry soil, but prefers a little moisture and 
some shade. This is another large Fern growing to 
about 3 feet and should be considered for large plant- 
ings. Plant 18 inches apart and leave the crown 
exposed. 
60c each. 3 for $1.50. 10 for $4.50. 100 for $35.00. 
OSMUNDA regalis, Royal Fern. One of the prettiest 
large Ferns, its decorative fronds, 2 to 3 feet high, are 
pale green on smooth, yellowish stems. Thrives to 
perfection in thin shade with plenty of moisture. Leav- 
ing the crowns exposed, plant about 2 feet apart. 
60c each. 3 for $1.50. 10 for $4.50. 100 for $35.00. 
PELLEA atropurpurea, Purple Cliffbrake. The fronds of 
this little Fern are evergreen, leathery in texture and 
blue-green in color. Prefers to cling to limestone walls 
in semi-shade. 60c each. 3 for $1.50. 10 for $4.50. 
POLYPODIUM vulgare, Common Polypody. One of the 
best evergreen species for rock work. It grows 4 to 8 
inches high forming dense, dark green mats, often- 
times completely covering large boulders and ledges. 
Plant about 4 to 6 inches apart for quick results and 
cover the new buds very slightly. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00 
POLYSTICHUM acrostichoides, Christmas Fern. An 
evergreen specie about 1 foot high with shiny, dark 
green fronds simply divided and becoming a large 
clump with age. A very valuable Fern in the land- 
scape, lending its evergreen color the year round. A 
very pretty Fern easily grown in shady well-drained 
garden soil. Plant with the new buds at the surface. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
POLYSTICHUM brauni, Braun Hollyfern. This rare Fern 
has light, glossy green foliage and when grown in 
humus rich soil attains a height of 12 to 15 inches. It 
is spreading in habit. Plant a foot apart with crowns at 
the surface. 75c each. 3 for $2.00. 10 for $6.00. 
PTERITIS nodulosa, Ostrich Fern. Long, graceful, erect 
fronds make this a very attractive Fern as a back- 
ground for smaller Ferns. Often the sterile fronds reach 
a height of 4 feet by 6 to 8 inches wide. Thrives in the 
open sun with plenty of moisture or in a shaded nook. 
Very effective along streams. Plant about 2 feet apart. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
WOODSIA ilvensis, Rusty Woodsia. This Fern thrives 
in moist soils in shade with good drainage. It will 
tolerate dry conditions in deep shade. Grows about 6 
inches high with plenty of leaf-mold. Plant about 8 
inches apart. Suitable for a shady rockery. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
WOODSIA obtusa, Dwarf Woods Fern. Another of the 
smaller Ferns; suitable in either the rockery or the 
front of a Fern Bed. Grows from 6 to 12 inches high 
and thrives in good soil that is in shade and not too 
wet. Plant in groups 8 inches apart. And as all other 
Ferns, it is greatly benefited by an abundance of leaf- 
mold. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
WOODWARDIA virginica, Virginia Chain Fern. This 
Fern has broad fronds with finely-cut leaves that grow 
to about 2 feet. Best suited to a moist shady location. 
Plant 1 foot apart for a permanent planting. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00 
