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Hymenodium crinitum — This is by some authors in- 

 cluded with the Acrostichums. It has broad entire 

 (undivided) fronds covered with rather long brown 

 hairs. These are produced from a single crown, which 

 is covered with brownish scales. 



Gymnoogramma sch'vaophilla gloriosa. — This, though re- 

 ferred to elsewhere, should be included here, as it is 

 only in the stove where it is seen to advantage. 



Marattia Cooperi is a Fern rarely seen, which makes a 

 fine plant when grown under favourable conditions in 

 the stove. It should be potted in good loam, and may 

 be increased by the ofFsets which will come from the 

 base of the matured fronds ; it will be found a little 

 difficult to sever them, and it is best to put some 

 sphagnum and sand round for them to root into before 

 taking them off. 



Davattia tenuifolla Veitchiana should be included in this 

 list. It is one of the most beautiful of the genus, and 

 should be found in all choice collections. 



Doryopteris (Pteris) nobilis is another grand stove Fern, 

 which requires rather careful treatment. 



D. ludens may also be mentioned as a most distinct and 

 attractive species. The barren fronds are broad and of 

 irregular shape: those producing spores are palmate, 

 and have longer stipes. 



