Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 184, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1915 — Facts About Ferns. [ARTICLE]

Facts About Ferns.

Ferns started in the rockery when the weather is settled will grow well, and no foliage is more delicate and graceful. Get a package of choice mixed ferns and sow them in shallow pans or boxes. The seed grows best in fine sifted sand and peaty loam. It may be sown at any season, but will need care-"' ful attention. The boxes should be covered with pieces of glass, and be placed in a shaded position. The seed |a alow to geetainate, and while it

should not be allowed to dry up, excessive watering must be avoided. When the plants are well started and the weather is warm and settled, they may be transplanted in. the rockery. In planning garden shrubbery or rockery, however small, keep in mind the effect you desire to create, and map it out on paper before you plant the seed. You can plan a succession of bloom that will last from early spring until the autumn, or an effective color combination. If you have little time to devote to your flowers, select the hardi-

est varieties—those that require little attention and grow well in any soil.