THE FERN BULLETIN 



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evenly on one side with the solution and hang the paper 

 in a dark place to dry. In order to cover all the sur- 

 face, it is best to draw the sponge or brush back and 

 forth across the paper rapidly until the paper is covered 

 and then go over the paper the second time cross brush- 

 ing the strokes of the first application. The quicker 

 the coating can be evenly applied the better the result. 

 Too much rubbing of the paper or taking too much 

 time in covering the surface tends to work the solu- 

 tion into the paper instead of staying on the surface 

 only. If the solution strikes into the body of the paper 

 it will not wash out after printing so as to give the 

 white that is necessary for a good print. It is not ne- 

 cessary to coat the paper in the dark, as the coating 

 does not become sensitive until it begins to dry. It is 

 best to coat only enough paper to last a short time as 

 fresh paper always gives the best results. As soon as 

 the paper is dry, it is ready for use or for storage, well 

 protected from the light. 

 New Britain, Conn. 



TRAVELING FERNS. 



Among the fern lovers' most delightful experiences 

 is always numbered his first sight of the curious little 

 walking fern. The ordinary observer, used to our 

 common ferns, would never think of classing the long 

 tapering, entire fronds of this species with the others, 

 but the botanist is always on the lookout for it. Its 

 rarity, too. adds to the charm of finding it, for the plant 

 rather prefers calcareous rocks and is not to be found 

 in every locality. On damp, shaded, limestone rocks, 

 however, it is fairly common, often covering the slopes 

 of mossy ledges. Like most ferns it bears numerous 

 spores, but the plant does not depend upon spores alone 



