Fern Sources List

SPORE

The following list of sources of spore is from fern societies only. We would love to add other societies or other sources!

The American Fern Society (AFS). The AFS Spore Exchange is online. Spore is available only to members. The cost is a nominal 50 cents per spore packet.

Contact:
	  Stephen McDaniel 
	  AFS Spore Exchange 
	  1716 Piermont Dr. 
	  Hacienda Hts. CA 91745-3678 
	  USA
 

The Fern Society of Victoria, Australia. Spore is available to members and non-members. The cost is 20 cents per spore packet to members and 50 cents for non-members plus AUS$1 to cover packing and postage. Spore is free to donors and to overseas members. However, two international coupons would be appreciated. Available at meetings or by mail.

Contact:
          Barry White
          24 Ruby St.
          West Essendon, VIC 3040 Australia
          Phone: 03-337-9793
 

The Los Angeles International Fern Society (LAIFS). Spore is available only to anyone. The cost is a nominal 50 cents per spore packet. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your order, There is no cost to overseas members, but please include two international postal coupons. To order spore or for more information:

Contact:
          Denia Mandt
          12616 Ibbetson Avenue
          Downey CA 90242 USA
 

PLANTS

The following list of nurseries has been created as a resource for obtaining fern plants. It is not yet clear which of these nurseries may still be in business or whether the notes about each nursery are still valid.

Nurseries which we are fairly sure are still around are designated with an asterisk(*). This page provides a list of nursery names. You can go directly to the detailed list or scroll through the list of names and go directly to a description for a specific nursery in which you are interested.

United States

Alabama

California

Connecticut

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Kentucky

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

Oregon

Ohio

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Vermont

Washington

Wisconsin

Australia

Andrew's Fern Nursery/Castle Creek Orchids*
The Bush-House Nursery*
Emerald Park Fern Nursery*
Fern Acres Nursery*
Fern Glen*
Jim & Beryl Geekie Fern Nursery*
Heatons Nursery*
Kanerly Fern Exhibition and Nursery*
Kawarren Nursery*
Mace's Nursery*
Marley's Ferns*
Moran's Highway Nursery*
Mr. Fern*
Robertson's Ferns*

Canada

Cruickshank's, Inc.*
Hortico, Inc.*
N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.*
Rainforest Gardens*

England

Fibrex Nurseries,LTD*
Hardy Ferns
Mrs. J.K. Marston
Rickards Hardy Ferns*

Thailand

Nature's Nursery