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STOVE FEENS. 



runs up the trunks of trees to the height of 20 or 30 feet. The 

 climbing Ferns, of which we have already described some 

 species that have the same habit, and shall have one or two 

 more to mention, are not only curious and interesting, but are 

 also useful as a shade to the plants below, whether low-growing 

 Ferns, Orchids, or stove plants. We have had Lygodium 





JTig. 52. Polybotrya cylindrica. (Pinnule of barren frond and 

 top of fertile frond natural size. 



