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The Fern Garden. 



some delicate fern, and do more harm than good. 

 Green fly, or aphis, is rarely seen in fern cases, and 

 when it occurs it is usually a sign that there has 

 been neglect in giving air. The best way to remove 



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the aphis is by means of a soft brush or camel's-hair 

 pencil, and to prevent its recurrence give more air. 



For suspending ferns in cases, the outside husk of 

 the cocoa-nut may be used, and also the hard inner 

 shell. For general purposes the latter is preferable. 



