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CHAPTEE XVI. 



GREENHOUSE FERNS AND MOSSES. 



iJUR list of suitable ferns for window gardening 

 would not be complete without a few of the 

 hardier greenhouse species and varieties. 

 Those of my readers who have a miniature greenhouse 

 can grow many of the hardy greenhouse ferns very well 

 if care be taken to keep them properly watered and 

 shaded from the sun's warm rays. Ferns, as a rule, do 

 not love the sunshine, thriving best in moist, shady 

 places. This should be borne in mind by my readers. 

 Try, therefore, to supply your Ferns with the necessary 

 shade and moisture, and there is no fear of your being 

 unsuccessful. The most preferable way of growing 

 them, especially the dwarf tender species, is in a 

 Wardian case. But very good specimens can be got 

 up in a pot in the window, if a Miniature Greenhouse 

 or "Wardian case is out of your reach. 



It will be quite unnecessary to enter into details 

 regarding the distinctive marks and habits of the few 

 Greenhouse Ferns I shall select. I shall merely draw 

 up a short list of the varieties considered suitable for 

 your purpose, from which you can select at pleasure. 



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