THE EEEN PAEADISE. 
few which exceed that of the culture of flowers 
We agree heartily with the Author, that in the con- 
fined atmosphere and badly-lighted rooms of many 
of our working-class some of the Lardy Ferns 
would be likely to flourish much better than 
flowering plants, and that many a useless back- 
yard might, with patience, attention, and a small 
outlay, be converted into miniature 4 Fern para- 
dises.’ In conservatories, properly constructed, 
Ferns will grow luxuriantly, and it is surprising 
that more of these charming ferneries are not 
built in situations where the proximity of the 
backs of other houses compels at present the use 
of ground glass in back drawing-room windows.’ 1 
Another Reviewer in a morning journal remarks 
that 4 of all kinds of window gardening Fern- 
culture is the most delightful, the cheapest, and 
the least troublesome.’ 2 This writer explains 
why it is that on the part of some people the love 
of Ferns becomes a passion. He says, — 4 To those 
who have any appreciation of the subtle grace 
and tender beauty of organic form, no plants are 
1 The Standard. 2 The Daily Telegraph. 
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