THE BUCKLER FEBNS. 



spinulosa is more abundant, but always found in marshy 

 places and damp woods. 



FIQ. 11. 



Lagtrea crhtata, var. tpintdota. 



This Fern and its varieties are very easily cultivated on 

 damp shady banks or rockwork, and they prefer peaty soil. 

 When grown in pots, they require to be plentifully supplied 

 with water. 



BKOAD BUCKLER FERN. 



This species is named Lastrca dilatata. It was called 

 Aspidium cristatum by some of the older botanists, and has 

 since received numerous names, amongst which occur Lastrea 

 mulliftora, Polystickum multiflorum, Lopliodiummultijlorum, 

 A-pidium dilataium, Polypodium dttatatum, and Dryopteris 

 dilatata. 



