likes a shady end of the stove, and to throw its roots 
about in the air. It will probably grow better in moss 
half decayed than in any other material. 
It is remarkable for the proliferous character of its 
leaves. These constantly produce young rooting plants 
from their axille ; and, what is singular, the first leaf of each 
new individual is produced from the same side of the axis 
of the mother plant as the old leaf from which it sprung. 
This apparent exception to the universal laws under which 
leaves are developed, is due to the abortion of the first leaf 
that is developed, which appears in the form of a withered 
scale, while the second leaf is that which is finally and 
fully developed. 
J. L. 
