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D. 



D. 



anthriscifolia — an-tMs'- 

 cif-oF-i-a (Antlirisciis -leaved). 

 A variety of D. ruhiginosa. 



pendulous, and forty to fifty are often seen on one plant at the same time. 

 Its only requirements consist in 

 sufficient space for the expansion 

 of its fronds, and a hberal supply 

 of water on the trunk and at the 

 roots. This caution is applicable 

 to all fast-growing Ferns, most of 

 the large species existing naturally 

 in moist and boggy situations. In 

 Tasmania, where it is found in 

 abundance, this noble species is so 

 great a feature that the land- 

 scape where it grows enjoys the 

 appellation of the " Fern Yalley." 

 On account of the hardiness of its 

 constitution, and of the marvellous 

 symmetry of its trunk and crown 

 of fronds, D. antarctica is admir- 

 ably adapted for the decoration of 

 the conservatory, whether planted 

 out or grown in a pot or tub. 



Patania) apiifolia— Pat- 



an'-i-a; ap'-i-if-oF-i-a (Parsley- 

 leaved), Hooker. 

 A strong-growing, stove species, 

 native of the Andes of Ecuador 

 and Peru, with somewhat rigid 

 fronds of a bright green colour f/^. 39. 



and fully tripinnate (three times 

 divided to the midrib). The lower pinnae (leaflets), 1ft. to IJft. long and 

 Gin. to 9in. broad, are cut into long, narrow pinnules (leatits), and their 



Pinna of Dickson m antarctica 



(i nat. size). 



