Dreer's garden book 1927 (1927) Dreer's garden book 1927 dreersgardenbook1927henr Year: 1927 ^.jffiyJWiJfel^yi^T'HIH^ 179 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 in rich well-drained soil, where they can be liberally 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 Acrostich
Dreer's garden book 1927 (1927) Dreer's garden book 1927 dreersgardenbook1927henr Year: 1927 ^.jffiyJWiJfel^yi^T'HIH^ 179 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 in rich well-drained soil, where they can be liberally 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. — Filiz-mas {Male Fern). 18 to 24 in.' — Marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in. — Goldieanum {Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. — Spinulosum. 12 to 15 in. Asplenium Filix-foemina {LadyFern). 12 to 15 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 Claytonia {Flowering Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. each. — Cinnamoinea {Cinnamon Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. each. — Regalis {Royal Fern). 24 to 36 in. 50 cts. each. Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 12 sorts for $ Funkia (Plantain Lily) 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 equaDy well in sun or shade. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac flowers in September; 2 feet. Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily- shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September; 2\ to 3 feet. 35 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. Price, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy pl
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