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ADIANTUM PEDATUM 
ASPIDIUM MARGINALE 
(Evergreen Wood Fern) 
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POLYSTICHUM ACROSTICHOIDES 
(Christmas Fern) 
Every good garden requires the grace and charm of our native ferns. We list 8 of the most popular and best varieties for 
garden culture. They are all hardy and not too particular as to the soil conditions, so you are assured of good growth. 
Our suggestions as to location of planting coincides with their natural habitat. Excellent for the woodland where soon you 
will have large colonies for a lovely effect. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM (Maidenhair Fern). One of the 
better known ferns quite at home in most situations. Pre- 
fers partial shade. Fronds are delicate on a pedicel 6 to 
18 inches high. Grows in clumps. Excellent for woodland. 
Extra selected clumps, $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25, 
ASPIDIUM MARGINALE (Evergreen Wood Fern). 
Medium height, strong structure. One of the hardiest of 
ferns, growing as easily on ledges as in lowland. A good 
companion for “Aspidium Spinulosum.” 2 to 3 feet high. 
Extra selected clumps, $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
ASPIDIUM SPINULOSUM (Toothed Wood Fern). 
Another evergreen with lace-like fronds. Used extensively 
in bouquets of flowers. Prefers moist places. Excellent for 
woodland. Height, 114 to 2 feet. Extra selected clumps, 
$3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
ASPLENIUM FELIX-FOEMINA (Lady Fern). A lovely fern, 
2 to 3 feet in height, preferring moist soil. Very hardy. 
Clumps growing increasingly larger. Extra selected 
clumps, $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
DICKSONIA PUNCTILOBULA (Hay Scented Fern). 
A medium sized, light green fern, easy to grow. Forming 
endless carpets when planted in open pastures. One of the 
best for open border. Height, 2 feet. Extra selected clumps, 
$3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
ONOCLEA STRUTHIOPTERIS (Ostrich Fern). A very 
hardy, handsome fern. Dark green, symmetrical, growing 
up to 5 feet. A separate seed stalk, plume shaped remains 
during the winter. Excellent for foundation planting, 
woodland and lowlands. Extra selected clumps, $4.00 for 
10; $9.00 for 25. 
OSMUNDA CLAYTONIA (Interrupted or Flowering 
Fern). A large, tall-growing fern whose fronds are in- 
terrupted with seed spores early in the summer, Fronds 
up to 8 inches wide and 4 feet tall. Extra selected clumps, 
$4.00 for 10; $9.00 for 25. 
POLYSTICHUM ACROSTICHOIDES (Christmas Fern). 
An evergreen fern, 9 to 18 inches high, similar to the 
“Boston Fern.” One of the hardiest, excellent for plant- 
ing among shrubs of foundation plantings. Will stand 
open sun. Excellent for woodland. Extra selected clumps, 
$3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
Special prices on 100 or 1000 lots — supplied on request. 
COMPLETE FERN 
decoration. 
Catalog Value . $30.50 
GARDEN COLLECTION 
This complete collection of Ferns consisting of the 8 varieties listed on this page is excellent for 
planting in the perennial border, a foundation planting for a wall or house, or throughout the wood- 
land. Planted according to the recommendations in the descriptions, keeping variation of heights in 
mind, they can be made into a delightful Fern Arboretum. The cut fronds are lovely too for indoor 
10 Extra Selected clumps each of the 8 varieties as listed. Total 80 clumps. 
Special Collection Price $25.00 
HALF COLLECTION 
5 Extra Selected clumps each of the 8 varieties as listed. Tota] 40 clumps. 
Catalog Value . $15.25 
Special Collection Price . $14.00 
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