. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. 138 Choice Hardy Ferns Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost every garden. With few exceptions they do best in a shady or semi-shady position and in rich, well-drained soil. They must be supplied with water during dry weather. Where the soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf-mould, peat, or other loose material to make it friable. We give after each variety the average height of growth. Aspidium acrostichoides (Wood Fern). 12 in. — Goldianum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. — marginale (Everg
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. 138 Choice Hardy Ferns Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost every garden. With few exceptions they do best in a shady or semi-shady position and in rich, well-drained soil. They must be supplied with water during dry weather. Where the soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf-mould, peat, or other loose material to make it friable. We give after each variety the average height of growth. Aspidium acrostichoides (Wood Fern). 12 in. — Goldianum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. — marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in. — spinulosum (Spinulose Wood Fern). 12 to 15 in. Asplenium Filix-femina (Lady Fern). 12 to IS in. — thelypteroides (Silvery Splecnwort). 24 to 26 in. Dicksonia punctilobula (Gossamer Fern). 24 to 36 in. Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). 12 to 24 in. — Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). 24 to 36 in. Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 24 in. 50c each. — Claytoniana (Interrupted Fern). 24 in. 50c each. — regal is (Royal or Flowering Fern). 24 to 36 in. 50c each. Any of the above, except where noted: 30c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 12 sorts for $ Feverfew—Matricaria Little Gem. A most useful border plant and valuable summer cut flower, with large double white flowers; June until October; 18 to 24 inches high. 20c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Geranium-Craned Bill Sanguineum. A desirable plant with pretty cut foliage and bright crimson flowers. Blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per Funkia Furikia—plantain Lily (Hosta) The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage. Their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late-flowering lilac flowers in September; 2 feet. Subcordata grandiflora (While Plantain Lily). Very large, pure
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