THE FERN PARADISE. 



rigid, and prickly-looking. They withstand the 

 frost, and often remain until the new spring 

 fronds are produced. This species may be grown 

 in the Fern-garden, or in the house ; and the soil 

 it needs should be composed of -light loam, peat, 

 and sand. It is said to be difficult to cultivate, 

 especially in the west of England ; but we have 

 seen it successfully grown there, in the open 

 garden. It is an exceedingly handsome Fern, 

 and is well worthy of the utmost care which can 

 be bestowed upon it. 



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