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viviparum, stove species ; and A. bulbiforum, A. Colensoi, A. naecidum, A. Hemionites 

 (palmatum) and its crested variety, thriving in an ordinary greenhouse. All succeed in 

 a mixture of equal parts loam, peat, leaf-soil and sand. Increased by spores and 

 fron diets. 



Balantiuh, — There is only one species — B. culcita (also known as dicksonia)— a 

 noble Fern sometimes attaining to a height of 4 feet. It thrives in a greenhouse 

 temperature in a compost of loam, peat, and sand. Two or three other species are 

 occasionally included, but the most reliable authorities place these with dicksonia. 



Fig. 105. Case foe Perns. (Page 166.) 



Some growers designate B. culcita as a Tree-Fern, but this is not really the case, as 

 it does not produce a stem after the manner of dicksonia, alsophila, and cyathea. 

 Propagated by spores. 



Blechnum. — A popular genus of stove and greenhouse evergreen ferns of easy 

 culture. Favourite species are B. brasiliense, A. corcovadense, A. lanceolatum, A. 

 latifolium, A. longifolium, and A. occidentale. Pot in equal parts loam, peat, leaf-soil, 

 and sand. A shady position is desirable. Propagated by spores. 



Cheilanthes. — Lace Fern. An elegant family that repays for good culture in a 

 warm greenhouse. The best are C. Borsigiana, C. chlorophylla, C. Clevelandi, C. 

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