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Walking Ferns — Caiiipiosonis rJiizopJiyUiis (Link.) 



This is a particularly acceptable species, found on shaded limestone 

 rocks. It is an Evergreen, is easy to cultivate and has a very 

 distinct appearance, quite different from any British fern. It will 

 transplant at any time of the year, and if given a shady corner with 

 good leaf-mould, plenty of moisture, and sufficient room to spread out 

 its fronds, will grow luxuriantly, and increase rapidly by taking root and 

 making young plants at the tips of the fronds. 



Mendicant Fern — Broad Bkkch Fern — PJiegopteris 

 hexagonoptera (Fee.) 



This resembles the British Beech Fern {Phegopteris polypodioides) 

 very closely, but is a larger and handsomer plant with fronds of a 

 delicate light green. It is easily cultivated, but must have good deep 

 leaf-mould and shade. 



Christmas Fern — Aspidiii/ii acrostirhoides (Swz.) 



This is a dark handsome fern, of a deep full green. A very 

 desirable species, hardy and easy of culture, and has a very effective 

 appearance among other more delicate ferns. It is always to be 

 obtained without difficulty in rocky woods, growing in clumps or small 

 beds. It has somewhat the appearance of the Holly Fern, but is more 

 showy. 



New York Fern — Aspidinm Novehoracense (Swz.) 



A delicate and attractive species, not difficult of culture. Should 

 have light soil and plenty of moisture ; but must be well drained. This 

 fern is always acceptable, both from the delicacy of its foliage and its 

 soft green colour. 



Goldie's Shield Fern — Aspidiuiii Goldiaiimn, (Hook.) 



A large, rich and handsome species, with dark foliage, that has 

 lighter shades down the centres of the pinnae, which give it a pretty^, 

 variegated appearance. It is easy of culture, and well' suited for the 

 back of a rockery. It succeeds better when supplied with a liberal 

 allowance of ])eat and leaf mould, but is very hardy, and will grow in 

 almost any soil, with shade and moisture ; it becomes stunted, and 

 seldom produces fertile fronds unless provided with good soil, moisture 

 and shade. There is no fern in Britain that has the same appearance 

 as this ; and this fact makes it a desirable species. 



