FERNS 
Ferns, because they are not a flowering family, are rather difficult to describe, except as to height, 
best growing conditions and uses. Some may grow to six feet in height, while others creep over rocks 
and ledges. None like manure or commercial fertilizers. Used in northerly or eastern foundation 
plantings they do as well as in woodland if a little humus is added to the soil. Native plants and 
orchids planted with them are supplied with the necessary shade in summer and when the fern foliage 
decomposes it gives the required plant food to these natives. 
As with the native plants, we are grouping and briefly describing the following as the most suc- 
cessful in the various situations and have proved hardy in our nursery. We will be pleased to quote 
on others not listed here for those interested in making a collection, or for some other reason wish to 
obtain some special variety. 
FOR OPEN BORDER 
INTERRUPTED or FLOWERING FERN—Osmunda HAY-SCENTED FERN—Dicksonia punctilobula 
claytonia : : ; Medium size, delicate light green. Easy to 
Large, tall growing. Fronds up to eight inches 
wide interrupted with seed spores early in sum- 
mer. 4 feet. 
grow forming a solid carpet. 2 feet. 
LADY FERN—Asplenium felix-foemina 
OSTRICH or PLUME FERN—Onoclea struthiopteris RoR aeiieiiey Pale ish ee neta Croineae 
Tall, symmetrical, dark green. Separate plume- ay as art eee & 
shaped seed spore stalk remains during the winter. 
Excellent for foundation planting. 5 feet. 2-3 feet. 
3 for $1.00 — 10 for $3.00 
clumps in dry or moist situations, sun or shade. 
MOIST SHADY PLACE 
MAIDENHAIR FERN—Adiantum pedatum EVERGREEN WOOD FERN—Aspidium marginale 
One of the better known ferns, quite at home Much like the above only fronds are of stronger 
in most situations while preferring partial shade. structure. One of the hardiest and will grow 
Delicate fronds on stems 6-18 inches high. Grows in dry rocky situations. A good companion to 
in clumps and readily increases. Excellent for the Christmas Fern. 2-3 feet. 
dland. 
Pica CINNAMON FERN—Osmunda cinnamomea 
CRESTED WOOD FERN—Aspidium cristatum Similar to the Interrupted Fern but having a 
Small, narrow fronds, semi-evergreen. Prefers Cinnamon colored seed stalk. Prefers moist shade. 
moist sun or shade. 6-18 inches. 4 feet. 
SILVER SPLEENWORT—Asplenium acrostichoides 
A fern of medium height with fronds 3-5 inches 
wide. Dark silver green. Prefers moist, well 
drained, shady situation. 2-3 feet. 
CHRISTMAS or DAGGER FERN—Polystichum 
acrostichoides 
Medium size. Evergreen similar to Boston Fern. 
One of the hardiest. Sun or shade. Prefers moist 
shade but will grow in dry locations. 2 feet. LADY FERN—(See Open Border) 
TOOTHED WOOD FERN—Aspidium spinulosum NARROW SPLEENWORT—Asplenium angustifolium 
Evergreen, delicate lacy fronds extensively used A deciduous fern similar to Christmas Fern but 
by florists. Hardy. Prefers moist shady situation. light green. Increases readily. Likes moist shade. 
Excellent for woodland. 2-3 feet. 2-3 feet. 
3 of the same variety, $1.00 —10 of the same variety, $3.00 
WET, OPEN GROUND 
SENSITIVE FERN—Onoclea sensabilis ROYAL FERN—Osmunda regalis 
A low growing foliage plant. Will thrive in A hardy medium to tall fern similar to Maiden- 
places frequently flooded where grass will not hair in shape of fronds. Grows profusely in wet 
grow. Attractive seed stalks. 6-15 inches. peat bogs or marshes. Will also grow in moist 
woodland or foundation plantings. 1-3 feet. 
3 for $1.00 — 10 for $3.00 
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