40 FERNS 



Extensive grounds which are fortunate 

 enough to possess a wooded border in which 

 pine trees are intermingled are sure of an 

 effective setting for fern pictures. Note the 

 simpHcity of design in the perfect medallion 

 of shield ferns (Dryopterts marginalis) spread 

 in the carpet of pine needles (Plate 31). An- 

 other choice bit of art is the Christmas fern 

 {Polystichum acrostichoides), deep green and 

 glossy, on a tawny background (Plate 13). 

 Both pictures may be easily copied if only a 

 pine tree is at hand to furnish the needles. 



Braun's holly fern (Polystichum Braunii) 

 is remarkably fine, grown as a specimen 

 plant in a damp, shady corner. The fronds 

 are beautiful in outline, long and tapering, 

 rich and glossy in texture and finish, deep 

 green above and pale green beneath. It is 

 especially attractive as it develops, not only 

 because the stalks are densely clothed with 

 golden-brown scales but because the crosiers 

 execute a double curve before they assume 

 the graceful pose of maturity. It is some- 

 times called the prickly shield fern. 



