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tliey will not do well where the water remains 

 about their roots. But if they are given a damp 

 atmosphere and, preferably, an eastern expo- 

 sure, the majority of the native ferns will do 

 exceedingly well. 



So far as soil is concerned, while good woods 

 earth is best, most of the common ferns are less 

 exacting in this respect than one would im- 



Ustrieh Ferns in Narrow Border 



agine. If the soil is deep and fairly rich, por- 

 ous and cool, ferns may be planted without much 

 fear of the results. The addition of leaf -mold 

 and some rough peat would make the compost 

 all the better, but, with some varieties, this is 

 not necessary. 



The following list contains the ferns that are 

 most easily grown and which the beginner will 

 tind easily established: _ . 



