THE FERN PARADISE. 
rigid, and prickly-looking. They withstand tlie 
frost, and often remain until tlie new spring 
fronds are produced. This species may be grown 
in the Fern-garden, or in the house ; and the soil 
it needs should be composed of light loam, peat, 
and sand. It is said to be difficult to cultivate, 
especially in the west of England ; but we have 
seen it successfully grown there, in the open 
garden. It is an exceedingly handsome Fern, 
and is well worthy of the utmost care which can 
be bestowed upon it. 
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