118 THE FEKNS AND PEKN ALLIES OF NEW ZEALAND. 



can be placed together in a box, with all their fronds lying one way; 

 and if kept covered, for protection from sun and drying winds, the 

 ferns may thus be carried with perfect safety for some weeks. They 

 must be planted as soon as possible on arrival at their destination, 

 and the cultivator must not be disappointed if they do not begin to 

 make growth tUl the commencement of a new season. 



