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European Ferns. 
the pinnules are smaller than those of A. capillus-veneris, and more deeply cut, resembling rather 
those of A. CBthiopicum. The fern, indeed, is closely allied to that species, but the pinnules 
are always wedge-shaped and more deeply lobed. The footstalks are black and thread-like, 
as in the true Maidenhair ; the green of the fern is of a different shade, and the general appearance 
of the plant is more slender and lax, owing to the smaller size of the pinnules. Our figure 
shows the appearance of a portion of a frond. 
A. cuneatinn is very easily cultivated ; indeed, when once established it will propagate 
itself by self-sown spores, which will readily spring up in neighbouring pots. But care must 
be taken to preserve the fronds from the drip of water, as, owing to their extreme delicacy, 
they will not stand this ; a certain amount of moisture, plenty of room, and thorough 
drainage are essential to its successful cultivation. The species is a native of various parts 
of Brazil ; other species of the genus from different regions are sometimes called A. cuneatinn, 
but incorrectly. 
a. Pinnule enlarged. 
