GYMNOPTEEIS HEMIONITES. 



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of oak leaves growing close to the soil, and covering the surface 

 of the pot. It may readily be increased by division; care 

 should be taken not to overpot it. 



There is another species called Gr. aliena, which is still 

 rather rare and not very striking. 



Fig. 30, Gymnopterls nicotian a; folia. (Part of sterile frond and 

 pinna of fertile frond medium size.) 



HEMIONITES. 



A curious dwarf tribe of Ferns of considerable beauty. 

 On account of their dwarf habit they are suitable for small 



