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 axillae ; 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 . Ij, 



