Horsford's descriptive catalogue of hardy ornamentals herbaceous plants bulbs ferns shrubs and vines (1894) (14760192921)

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Title: Horsford's descriptive catalogue of hardy ornamentals herbaceous plants bulbs ferns shrubs and vines
Year: 1894 (1890s)
Authors: F.H. Horsford (Firm) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Catalogs Flowers Seeds Catalogs Orchids Catalogs Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs Horticulture Vermont
Publisher: Charlotte, Vt. : F.H. Horsford
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library



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IA Ilvensis (Rusty Woodsia). Fronds 2 to 7 inches high, growing in small, dense tufts.Grows naturally on exposed rocks in the sun. 15 cts. each, $1 per dozen.W. obtusa. Fronds 6 to 12 inches high, twice divided. A native of rocky banks and cliffs, inshade or sun. 15 cts. each, $1 per dozen.WOODWARDIA angustifolia (Netted Chain Fern). 12 to 18 inches high by 3 inches or morewide. A bog Fern, yet it does nicely on moist, sandy or gravelly soil. 25 cts. each, two for 40 cts.W. Virginica (Virginian Chain Fern). A taller species than the first ; grows in wet swamps andbogs. This Fern is a true bog plant, and should be used as such. It grows#in sunny portions ofthe bog. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per dozen. Collections of Hardy Ferns. MY SELECTION. Twelve distinct species, suited to rock-work : one of each, $1.25 : two of each, $2 : six of each, $5.Twelve distinct species of taller-growing kinds, suited to the shady corner, for level culture : One ofeach, $1.25 ; two of each, $2 ; six of each, $5.
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Woodwardia Virginica. 36 F. H. Horsford, Charlotte, Vermont. Vines and Climbers. AflPELOPSIS quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper, or American Woodbine)well known to need detailed description. It is perfectly hardy,and a quick grower. Fine for covering trellises or stone walls.Its beautiful green foliage turns to a charming dark red in autumn.It likes a rich, peaty soil, and responds quickly to high fertili-zation. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per dozen; seeds, 8 cts. per pkt.,15 cts. per oz. ARISTOLOCHIA sipho (Dutchmans Pipe). A fine climbing vine,with large, dark green leaves. Flowers shaped like a pipe, purpleand green. 25 cts. each.APIOS tuberosa (Wild Bean). A tuberous-rooted climber. Flow-ers purple. 6 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen.AKEBIA quinata. A handsome twining shrub, which needs to be covered in win- This fine native is too