its size to smaller space, and particularly good because 
of its tough, lasting leaves. 
Verona fern. (Plate 3, figure 20 and plate 4, figure 6.) 
A three-pinnate variety of Boston fern, probably the 
best of the lace type for house conditions, and commonly 
offered in the trade. 
Onychium japonicum (Plate 3, figure 6). Carrot fern. 
Japanese claw fern. 
The carrot fern is a delicately pretty little species, 
sometimes sold as a table fern, but unsuited to ordinary 
house conditions. It would succeed better in a Wardian 
case or under a large bell jar. The leaves are slender, 
three-pinnate, with narrow segments, suggesting some- 
what a carrot leaf. Native in Japan, China, Java, etc. 
PeUoea viridis (P ten's adiantoides of trade.) (Plate f>, 
figure G). Green cliff-brake. 
Tall-growing, one to two feet, two - to three -pinnate, 
with dark brown, wiry, stalks and midribs, and dark 
dull green, ovate, segments. A commonly sold table 
fern which will grow in the house with reasonably 
good care. Native in South Africa. 
Pityrogramma Martensii (Plate 3, figure 7). Gold fern. 
The particular gold fern which was available for illus- 
tration is very sensitive and not suitable for house use, 
but there are two or three hardier species which maybe 
counted possible house plants. They are: — P. triangularis, 
California gold fern; P. sulphurea, Jamaica gold fern: 
and P. tartarea, silver fern. They are easily distinguish- 
able by the covering of yellow or whitish powder on the 
underside of the leaves. 
Poly podium aureum (Plate 3, figure 15 and plate 4, fig- 
ure 1). Bcar’s-foot fern. Golden polypody. 
This tropical American species, occurring in Florida, 
is not well known as a house plant, but will succeed 
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