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absent. It is easily established. It is very distinct 
from all other British Ferns, and it is, moreover, a 
plant that will take its place on any part of the Fernery 
or rockwork, being not so particular as many other 
Ferns. But, although it bears exposure as well as any 
of our native species, still greater luxuriance may be 
obtained by placing it in deep, shady places. It is re- 
markably well adapted for planting about the shrubbery, 
wilderness, and such-like places, in clumps accompanied 
with masses of rock, stone, &c. This and Lastraa 
ftlix mas look extremely well together in such clumps. 
Two parts loam, with one part each of leaf mould and 
peat, will form a suitable compost, with the addition of 
sand and some finely-broken sandstone, broken pots, or 
a little old mortar. This Fern requires potting or plant- 
ing rather firmly, a good drainage, and a moderate 
supply of water. It will bear any temperature from 
the severest winter frosts to the temperature of a stove, 
in which it thrives remarkably well. It may be pro- 
pagated either by division or by seed, in the same 
way as directed for former species. 
