Scott
Brothers Nursery Co.
FERNS
Bare Root Only
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Cinnamon
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Plant no deeper than
1 inch. Bud must be to top of ground. All ferns are shade plants.
All Ferns will be graded as dug only.
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Phone: 931-473-2954
Fax: 931-473-4628
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Bracken (Pteridium
aquilinum)
| Most common of ferns. Strong
and coarse. One of the earliest to appear and continues to produce new
leaves all season. Often grows in large colonies of over knee-high, wavy,
dark green, almost horizontal leaves, particularly in neglected lands where
only rankest weeds will grow. Killed by first frost. Usually indicates
poor and barren soil. Not recommended for small gardens. Deep root system
will take over. Triangular leaf, branch-like form in 3 segments. |
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Chain (Polypodium
virginianum)
| Yellow-green to middle green.
Evergreen except when dry. A rock cap fem (grows on rocks). Grows to be
4"-10" in height. Likes shade and loose soil near rocks. Root is small
(10" long and 2" wide). |
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Christmas (Polystichum
acrostichoides)
| Best of the evergreen ferns.
Height of 12"-24". Deep in rich color leaflets which are lance-shaped in
dense clusters. Need shade or part shade. Root about 2-1/2 inches. |
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Cinnamon (Osmunda
cinnamomea)
| Its first foliage looks
like Cinnamon sticks. The leaves that come later are a deep waxy green.
Grows 24"-36" rapidly. Comes up in late April and dormant in September.
Takes partial sun as long as soil is damp. First year they grow to be 2
- 2-1/2 feet high, Root is 2" wide and 3" long. Shaped like ball. |
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Ebony Spleenwort (Asplenium
palmatum)
| Grows 2 -3 feet likes moisture
and partial shade. |
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Hartford Climbing (Lygodium
palmatum)
| Very unusual fern. Climbs
and looks like a vine. First year - not a lot of growth. 5 - 6 inches.
Good for climbing fences, trees, or trellises. |
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Hayscented (Dennstaedtia
punctilobula)
| Has smoky gray-green tints
as it grows older. Smells like hay and likes moist soil with lightly acid
soil. Comes up last of April and dormant in September. Likes shade. Grows
24"-30". Roots are 4" long. |
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Lady (Athyrium Filix-femina)
| Has a bright green-yellow
cast with wide and deep cut leaves. Likes partial shade and moist soil.
Grows about 12"-24". Comes up in April and goes dormant in September. Root
is 1 "-2" long. |
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Leather Wood (Dryopteris
marginalis)
| A very pretty fern which
is also semi-evergreen. A very dark green color. It is sometimes used by
florists. Grows 2-3 feet high and likes semi-shady places. |
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Maidenhair (Adiantum
pedatum)
| One of the most delicate
ferns. Has a lacy, soft, green leaf with dark centers. Grows very fast
and gets to be 12"-18" tall. Likes light to medium shade. Root is 2-inches.
Dies back in September. |
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New York (Thelypteris
noveboracensis)
| Likes the dryer soil. Grows
about 18" high. Goes dormant in September. |
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Royal Fern (Osmunda
regalis)
| Dark green leaves, red stem.
Good for wet lands. 4 - 5 feet. |
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Sensitive (Onoclea
sensibilis)
| Likes moist shady places
but will also take some sun. Gets 12"-18" tall. Comes up late April and
goes dormant in September. Semi-evergreen. A beautiful fern. Root is 3"to
8" long. |
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TN Ostrich (Athyrium
pyemocarpon)
| (a.k.a. 'Glade'). A glade
fem. About the height of cinnamon (3-feet). Similar to True Ostrich fern.
Many substitute the TN Ostrich for the True Ostrich. |
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Toothed Wood (Dryopteris
spinulosa)
| Almost evergreen. Dies when
new frond appears. Reaches 10"-24" in height. Root is 2" long. Needs some
sun. |
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Walking (Camptosorus
rhizophyllus)
| One of the smallest ferns.
Grows about 8-inches tall. Good around trees and small areas. |
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Leather Wood
Call for pricing
Phone: 931-473-2954
Fax: 931-473-4628
ORDER TOLL FREE
1-800-435-1142
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