. Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy 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. — Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. — Marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24
. Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy 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. — Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. — Marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in. — Spinulosum (Spimdose Wood Fern). 12 to 15 in. Asplenium Filix-foemina (Lady Fern). 12 to 15 in. — Thelypteroides (Silvery Spleenwort). 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. 50 cts. each. — Claytonia (Flowering 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 $ Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Gentiana Andrewsi (Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers beautiful deep blue, August and September; grows about 2 feet high and requires a rich moist soil. 30 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Geranium (Crane's Bill) Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and bright crimson flowers; b
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