FERN CULTURE UNDER GLASSES 115 



develop in April, followed by the airy foam 

 flower (Tiarella cordifolia), and violets white 

 and blue will answer for May. June de- 

 lights us with a charming touch of pink in 

 the twin flower (Linncea borealis). July gives 

 us the fragrant shin leaf (Pyrola) and August 

 an orchid or two. September seemingly 

 twists the lady's-tresses especially for the fern 

 case. This flower is much more effective 

 with ferns in deep moss than growing by the 

 roadside. If more pronounced decorations 

 for special occasions are desired, cut flowers 

 may be used. 



In October the winter filling of the fern 

 case should be done; red berries take the 

 place of flowers. The wintergreen (Gaul- 

 theria procumbens) is a most valuable access- 

 sory of winter ferns and may be lavishly used 

 in the fern case. 



An inch or two of root growth will insure 

 life and growth under glass. Select long- 

 stemmed plants bearing clusters of but 

 slightly coloured fruit. It is extremely in- 

 teresting to watch their rapid growth and 



