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Spring 2010
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Fern prices unless otherwise noted.

PRICE:   Cont — $ 7.95 
      1 Gallon — $15.95 
      2 Gallon — $24.95      
      3 Gallon — $34.95    
ADIANTUM

NEW 31690 Adiantum capillus-veneris - Southern Maidenhair Fern — ( 10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Semi-evergreen. Fan shaped fern with triangular, light green fronds to 12’’ long are held on glossy black stalks. This maidenhair will spread by short creeping rhizomes to form a 16’’ clump. Enjoys shade but likes light. Needs good drainage but loves to stay wet. Grows out of rocks and crevices that retain moisture! One of the most beautiful lacy ferns when planted in a wet spot with lots of humus. 1 GAL $15.95

31460 Adiantum pedatum - Maidenhair Fern — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-8) Deciduous. With lance shaped fronds that can get up to 14" long, this fern reaches 12-20" in height. These fronds reach out on glossy, dark brown to black stalks. A beautiful textural contrast to your other shade plants. Native to NE America. 1 GAL $12.95

31420 Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum - Aleutian Maidenhair Fern — Syn. A. pedatum aleuticum. Semi-evergreen. This ferns fronds look almost like the palm of a hand with the fingers spread out. New fronds may be tinged with pink as they emerge. This fern, native to western North America & East Asia, will grow to about 30". 1 GAL $15.95

NEW 30288 Adiantum venustum - Himalayan Maidenhair Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zone 5-10) Semi-evergreen. This plant is a native of the Himalayas, where it grows among rocks at high altitudes, thus making it cold hardy. The fronds are large and coarsely divided with prominently toothed segments, held on black stalks. New growth in late winter and early spring is a bright bronze-pink. It grows about 6" tall, with indefinite spread, growing by creeping rhizomes. 1 GAL $18.95

ARACHNIODES

30951 Arachniodes simplicior - Variegated Shield Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Semi-evergreen. This is an attractive fern with its glossy green fronds which have a soft yellow band on each side of the midrib. Grows well in a shady location or in a container. Shows well in shade. 1 GAL $18.95

ASPLENIUM

30165 Asplenium scolopendrium - Hart’s Tongue Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-8) Syn. Phyllitis scolopendrium. Evergreen. Although naturally occurring in many areas, this medium sized fern prefers lime rich soil in moist sites. The uncut fronds are 8-28" in length and maintain a very dressy appearance for months. It is a good, solid filler for flower arrangements. Cont $6.95

NEW 31551 Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristatum’ — A very delicate fern with arching 24’’ fronds. The ends of each frond as well as many side segments split into divisions creating a lovely crested look. 1 GAL $18.95

31003 Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Laceratum Kaye’ — With identical habitat requirements as its parent, this fern also has solid fronds with very wavy margins. It has an interesting crumpled appearance. Grows 12-15" tall. 1 GAL $18.95

NEW 31484 Asplenium trichomanes — (-20oF, Zones 5-8) Evergreen. A familiar and popular fern that forms a neat rosette of narrowly lance shaped, pinnate, dark green fronds. Grows best in a well drained rocky area or crevice in a wall where it receives a fair amount of light. Grows 6’’ tall and 8’’ wide. Very cold hardy. 1 GAL $18.95

ATHYRIUM

Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Fern — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Deciduous.This delicate lady creates a vertical effect with finely divided fronds that are narrow at the bottom and spreading on top. Although deciduous in most climates, fronds should be left on during the winter to protect new spring growth before being cut back in the spring. A wonderful plant for damp, shaded areas. Reaches about 4’ height, 2-3’ width.

NEW 30950 Athyrium filix-femina ‘Frizelliae’ — The pinnae are reduced to rounded structures, giving the fronds the appearance of a necklace. 1 GAL $15.95

31901 Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady In Red’ — Syn. Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum. Light green, lacy foliage stands upright on dark red-violet stems. This slowly spreading fern will reach 3’ in 5 years. 1 GAL $15.95

30808 Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum - Japanese Painted Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Deciduous. This is a lovely fern for a shaded spot. Young fronds are a soft gray-green with burgundy ribs. As the plant matures to 18" tall, the fronds become attractively patterned with variegation of silvery blue and green. A deciduous, tough ground cover, native to SE Asia. 1 GAL $15.95

NEW 32196 Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum ‘Applecourt’ — This is a crested form of the colorful Japanese painted fern. The crested fronds give the plant a lacy, fuller look than the species. It will be an outstanding addition to any garden. 1 GAL $15.95

30996 Athyrium otophorum — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Deciduous. Native to SE Asia, this fern has fairly broad, deltoid fronds with dark green segments and reddish to purplish stems. Prefers shady locations with humus rich soil. 1 GAL $15.95

BLECHNUM

31053 Blechnum penna-marina — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. This fern is a fast grower and can tolerate sun in good growing conditions. It prefers to be in a shady spot with humus rich soil. Would be good as groundcover as it has a tendency to creep. Will be 4-8" in height and significantly more in spread. 1 GAL $24.95

31480 Blechnum spicant - Deer Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Evergreen. A native to the Northwest, occurring naturally in forests and on rock ledges. Produces sterile fronds that are narrow, spreading and 1-3’ tall, and fertile fronds that are stiff and upright with widely spaced leaflets. 1 GAL $12.95

CYRTOMIUM

30596 Cyrtomium caryotideum - Dwarf Holly Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-10) Evergreen. Eye catching, leathery, rich green fronds reach 12". Compact and hardy, this fern is equally at home in containers or in the ground. Excellent for growing among rocks. Prefers acid, humus rich soil and a partially shady location. Native to SE Asia. 1 GAL $15.95

DRYOPTERIS

Dryopteris affinis - Scaly Male Fern — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Syn. D. pseudomas. Semi-evergreen. The foliage is medium green with fronds that are densely decorated with coppery scales in the spring. Prefers cool climates but tolerates more sun and wind than other species. Compact growth to 2’ x 3’ wide. Native Europe to Himalayas.

30953 Dryopteris affinis ‘Crispa Gracilis’ — Syn. ‘Crispa Congesta’. This is an evergreen dwarf with dense fronds and pinnae twisted at the tips. Grow 1’ x 1’. 1 GAL $19.95

31689 Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata’ — Syn. ‘Cristata the King’. Has arching fronds, 4-6’’ across, with crested tips. This very handsome form adapts well to the mixed border. 1 GAL $15.95

32409 Dryopteris bissetiana — (-25oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Evergreen. This interesting green fern for shade has the look of embossing on the upper side of the fronds. It grows to 1 1/2’ high by about 1’ wide. 1 GAL $15.95

Dryopteris x complexa — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-8) D. affinis x D. filix-mas. Semi-evergreen . Big shady spot empty? This fern grows to 36" height and equal spread. Garden origin with similar characteristics as D. affinis.

31172 Dryopteris x complexa ‘Stablerae’ - Stabler’s Wood fern — Finely textured medium green, arching fronds reach 2’ high. This fern demands a closer look. 1 GAL $19.95

30594 Dryopteris cycadina - Shaggy Shield Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-10) Syn. D. atrata. Semi-evergreen. Prolific, long, slender black scales cover the stems and undersides of the stalks in this species. It grows 8-16" and prefers abundant moisture with well-drained soil and shady to partly sunny conditions. Native to SE Asia. 1 GAL $15.95, 2 GAL $24.95

Dryopteris dilatata - Broad Buckler Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Syn. D. austriaca. Deciduous. Deep, dark green foliage. Broadly triangular, lance shaped fronds give it a delicate, finely textured appearance. Can reach 4-5’ height in favorable conditions. Like most ferns, this one prefers moist, loamy soils and a shady to partly sunny location. Native worldwide.

31005 ‘Dryopteris dilatata 'Jimmy Dyce’ — Densely growing to 36" x 48" wide, evergreen or semi-evergreen. The overlapping fronds have a wavy, crumpled appearance. 1 GAL $15.95, 2 GAL $27.95

30907 Dryopteris dilatata ‘Recurvata’ — Funnel shaped, this fern is usually deciduous, dying back with cooler weather. Fronds are broadly triangular to lance shaped and dark green. Midribs and stalks are covered in dark brown scales. 1 GAL $15.95

NEW 30484 Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen.Special for its autumn coloring, this fern will grow in almost any soil with good drainage. Preferring semi-shady conditions, it can grow in deep shade to sunny areas. Polished, loosely spreading, 18" blades, open to rich coppery-gold, orange or red shades and eventually turn deep green. Excellent border fern. Native to Japan. 1 GAL $9.95

Dryopteris filix-mas - Male Fern — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Deciduous.A real garden favorite due to its ease of cultivation and its large variations in form. Growth slows in autumn and will generally die back for a spurt of new growth in spring. Needs filtered light and neutral to acidic humus rich soil. Grows 2-5’ high. Native to Europe, Asia and North America.

31168 Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Crispatissima’ — Compact growth to 12-15". Crested fronds crisscross one another for a different look. Medium green foliage. 2 GAL $34.95

32115 Dryopteris formosana - Limelight Wood Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Semi-evergreen. New growth is bright yellow green developing an arching habit to 15-30." 1 GAL $27.95

30952 Dryopteris lepidopoda — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Semi-evergreen. This is a fern of mountainous areas with broad, lance shaped blades. The coiled, young fronds, or fiddleheads, are covered with small, dark brown or black scales. The young fronds emerge a coppery-bronze and mature to dark green, 12-24". Prefers loamy, acid soil and filtered light. 1 GAL $15.95

32198 Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas - Mexican Male Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Semi-evergreen. Erect fronds to 4’ that was introduced by the New York Botanical Garden from Mexico. This fern is from high altitude areas where there is lots of moisture in Mexico. 1 GAL $15.95

30257 Dryopteris remota — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Semi-evergreen. Finely dissected, lacy fronds to 3’ wide have broad, pointed outlines with umber colored scales. Horizontally arching. Can self sow in good conditions. 1 GAL $29.95

32410 Dryopteris sieboldii - Siebold’s Wood fern — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10) Nice blue-green to pale green fronds with a long terminal and prominent veins. It growns 1-2’ and prefers a shady location. 1 GAL $15.95

32101 Dryopteris tokyoensis - Toyko Wood fern — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Deciduous. This native of Japan with its shiny, narrow fronds is an easy grower. A sword fern that makes a statement at 3 to 4’. 1 GAL $15.95

Dryopteris wallichiana - Wallichs Wood Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-10) Semi-evergreen. Forms clumps with fronds of 2-3’ in length. Spring growth is golden-yellow, highlighting the black scales. The Himalayan native prefers shade.

32126 Dryopteris wallichiana ssp. nepalensis ‘Molton Lava’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) This is a striking large growing fern. Its green fronds have stems that turn chocolate brown as it ages. It will grow to 3-4’ with an upright arching habit. 1 GAL $15.95

MATTEUCCIA

30437 Matteuccia struthiopteris - Ostrich Fern — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-8) Syn. M. pennsylvanica. Deciduous. Spreading by means of vigorous rhizomes, the fronds rise from a crown to form a vase shape. In the center of the tall sterile fronds, shorter fertile fronds arise much darker in color, creating a vivid contrast. 1 GAL $15.95

ONYCHIUM

NEW 32561 Onychium japonicum - Carrot Fern — This fern is native to Japan and the near east and is a fast growing, easy fern with dark green lacy (carrotlike) fronds. Need bright light and good moisture. 1 GAL $19.95

OSMUNDA

30745 Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern — (-50oF, USDA Zones 2-10) Deciduous. he name royal fits this fern perfectly. Planted where it gets ample water, it will grow 10-12’ tall with fronds 3’ wide. Regal! In poor conditions, it will grow to 2’ tall and still be a royal looking fern. The young, stout, orange-brown stems unfold early in the spring much like flowers. Sometimes called flowering fern. Native to temperate and subtropical regions. 1 GAL $15.95

POLYSTICHUM

30436 Polystichum acrostichoides - Christmas Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Evergreen.A particularly attractive plant, the young fronds have a silvery finish making a striking contrast with the bold green of the mature fronds. Growing to a stature of 2-3’, this fern is most happy in moist, shady locations. 2 GAL $24.95

30435 Polystichum braunii - Holly Fern — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Semi-evergreen.Dark and leathery fronds mimic the appearance of holly leaves on this hardy plant. Rising to an upright height of 12-40", with a nearly equivalent spread, the young fronds catch the spring sun with a silvery sheen. Native to N. America, Europe and Asia. 1 GAL $15.95

30208 Polystichum munitum - Western Sword Fern — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-8) Evergreen. Stately in appearance, this native of western North America forms 2-4’, leathery fronds of rich green. Hardy and cold tolerant. Plant in humus-rich, acidic soil in partial to fully shaded locations. 1 GAL $12.95, 2 GAL $24.95

30804 Polystichum polyblepharum - Japanese Tassel Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. Native to the Orient, this fern is easy to grow in the shade with plenty of humus. It will form a nice rosette of shiny dark green fronds with the younger ones paler in color. Grows 2-3’ tall with 3’ spread. 1 GAL $15.95

30837 Polystichum setiferum - Soft Shield Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. This fern has soft, dark green fronds in a ‘shuttlecock’ arrangement. Lobes are toothed and stalked, angled to the point of attachment. Prefers semi-shade and moist soil. Grows to 4’ tall. Native to Europe. Cont $6.95

31603 Polystichum setiferum ‘Divisilobum’ — Gorgeous, with large, finely cut fronds looking like light green mossy feathers. Young fronds as they unfurl are dressed overall with silvery white scales. A happy, well established plant may get as large as 4-5’ across. Evergreen. 1 GAL $15.95

30640 Polystichum tsus-simense - Korean Rock Fern — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. Sometimes called Dwarf Holly Fern. Tough textured, dark green fronds have a rounded, triangular shape. When young, the dark green is blushed with a hint of purple. This plant makes an attractive, compact spreading rosette. Excellent as a container plant or grown among rocks on a shady hillside. Native to E. Asia. Grows to 20". 1 GAL $15.95

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03/16/2010