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THE FERN PARAD/SE. 
in the season, — even before the actual com- 
mencement of summer. 
The modest little fern only reaches a height 
of two or three inches. It is, indeed, even more 
unpretending than Vulgatmn. But its habitats 
are similar ; and in obtaining it for cultivation 
the same precautions must be used. From its 
tiny size, there will, of course, be less difficulty 
in transplanting it with a sufficiency of its native 
soil. Let its roots be undisturbed ; and take it 
up bodily in the turf on which it is found grow- 
ing. If you wish to plant it in your fern-garden, 
place your turf with its tiny freight in the selected 
situation. If you would grow it in a pot, secure 
one of the size necessary to hold the fern and its 
surrounding tuft of grass and grassy roots. 
