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normal. Whitwellii, Cvistato vivipanim O'Kelly, Cousensii, 

 Cyispissimum Stansjield, very pretty. Spivale corymbifernm, 

 Cervi cornu, Ramo viavginatum^ Pevafevens, Curiosum Stansfield, 

 Densum, and several forms of MuvicaUmi. I had almost 

 forgotten the Lastrea Montanas of which I have a few. 

 Congcsta, Angustifrons, Cnrvata, Gvandiceps, No. 2, Smithies, 

 Filifera Wiper, Covymhifeva Gavnett, and last, but best of 

 all, Dr. Stansfield's beautiful Plumosum. And here I may 

 say Dr. Stansfield has raised a most beautiful cristatum, 

 there is nothing else to compare to it, and singular enough 

 it was the only plant raised from the sowing. The Doctor 

 has, at present, but the seedling plant and it already shows 

 its beautiful and unique character. Yesterday I was 

 feasting my eyes upon this lovely Montana. Now, I would 

 like to say how deep is my gratitude to Dr. Stansfield, not 

 only for the choice, rare and beautiful ferns he has given 

 me, but also for the kind advice and guidance he has 

 given me in their cultivation. I would also like to express 

 my deep obligation to the Editor for the many acts of 

 kindness I have received at his hands. And also to Mr. 

 W. B. Cranfield, who has indeed been a friend to me in 

 generous gifts from his large and splendid collection. 

 Also to several other friends I am greatly indebted, other- 

 wise I could not have got together the collection I possess 

 and which gives me so much pleasure. I was tempted to 

 give the list of the ferns that I cultivate with the object of 

 showing that not only could the hardy British Fern be 

 successfully cultivated in a small town garden, but that 

 the choicest of them would thrive if only ordinary care and 



attention were bestowed upon them. 



T. E. Henwood. 



A PLUMOSE OAK FERN. 



P. DRYOPTERIS PLUMOSUM (StANSFIELD). 



The beautiful little Oak Fern (P. dryopteris) with its 

 delicate fronds and particularly charming colour as of pale 



