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which are jagged and uneven on the margin, and fringed 
with minute globular sessile glands. 
This fern is very abundant in Ireland, where two forms 
of it would appear to be met with, and it occurs abun- 
dantly in Cornwall and Devon, and more sparingly in the 
counties of Sussex, Merioneth, Cumberland, and North 
Lancashire. It is also found both in the East and West 
Highlands, and in the Northern and Western Isles. The 
same species is plentiful in Madeira and the Azores. 
It occurs both in warm sheltered woody places, and on 
exposed as well as sheltered hedge banks, preferring 
moisture, but also sometimes found in dryish situations. 
As a cultivated plant Lastrea fcenisecii is one of the 
most beautiful of all the British species, as its moderate 
size, delicate colour, crisped appearance, and gracefully 
pendulous habit amply testify ; added to which its per- 
fectly evergreen character greatly enhances its value. 
When protected from severe frost its fronds remain quite 
fresh through the winter, and do not decay until after 
young ones are produced the following year. This feature 
renders it a charming fern for the greenhouse or Wardian 
case. It will grow freely in the soil already recommended 
for ferns generally, and should have a liberal share of 
well-drained i>ot room, a moderate degree of shade, and a 
calm moist atmosphere. If not otherwise protected against 
frost, it would be the better sheltered in winter by having 
the pots plunged in ashes, sawdust, or old tan, in any con- 
venient situation. 
