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Management of Fern-Cases . 
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ornamental baskets from the roof. Doodia aspera , D. caudata , D. rupestris 
are all of humble growth and very beautiful. Lastrea opaca , and Z. Standishi 
are good. Todea snperba is one of the most beautiful ferns in existence, and 
especially good for growing in dark positions ; it should have a case to itself 
SCOLOPENDRIUM VULGARE ON AN OLD WALL. 
which must be kept closed, and the fronds frequently sprinkled with soft 
water. Lomaria blechnoides , Lygodmm palmatum , Z. seandens , Nephrodium 
molle corymbiferum , Nephrolepis exaltata i Onoclea sensibi/is, 0 ?iychium japoni- 
cum , Platycerium alcicorne , Polypodium plumosum , P. pulvinatum , P. adnascens , 
P. Billardierii , Z*. olystichum acrostichoides , Z*. setosum, Pteris cretica albo-lineata 
