THE WOODSIAS. 



on damp rocks, oftentimes inaccessible. In culti- 

 vation, the conditions under which they grow in a 

 wild state must not be forgotten. They should, 

 therefore, whether planted in the cool open 

 rockery, in a case, or in pots, be planted amongst 

 blocks of stone, as we have recommended in the 

 case of Ilvensis. 



The Alpine Woodsia is exceedingly rare. It 

 appears to occur in the same districts as those of 

 its Oblong relative. But it has been suggested 

 that this Fern, like many others which are partial 

 to almost inaccessible habitats, may not, perhaps > 

 be so rare as is generally supposed. 



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