62 AMERICAN FERN JOURNAL 
ished, but the delicate oak fern (Phegopteris dryopteris) 
did not take so kindly to transplanting. The crested fern 
(Dryopteris cristata) and the maidenhair (Adiantum peda- 
tum) made good growth while the lady fern (Athyrium 
filiz-femina) grew rank in sunshine or shade. These 
ferns with others formed a mass of luxuriant foliage from 
early spring until the frost came. During the winter 4 
covering of leaves was laid over the bed and in spring 
only a part of the dressing was removed, thus giving the © 
woods corner a more natural look, besides adding in- 
time to the fertility of the soil. Altogether, considering 
be _ the small space used and the little care required after the 
ae gave the owner more enjoyment and satisfaction es 
first labor, only a good watering each day, that corner 
-any other part of the garden. , 
oe va farther side of the fern bed was built a rockery : 
