The Fernery. 
them. For choice ferns, however, the preference should be given to the 
rock and burrs already described, using the tree-stumps where the commoner 
kinds only are to be grown. 
i\nd now just a word or two as to actual construction of the fernery. In 
the case of a dell or ravine its proportions must form a guide to the arrange¬ 
ment of the rock, &c. If extensive, good bold effects must be aimed at by 
the use of large blocks of stone disposed in such a way as to convey the 
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appearance of accidentally cropping out of or falling on the ground. The 
beds must be extensive in area too. There must not be an appearance of a 
multitude of tiny beds, arranged with uniformity of size and outline. Pro¬ 
vision must be made for displaying the larger ferns boldly, and at the same 
time providing nooks and crannies for the tinier ones. If the fernery can be 
arranged so as to break it up into a series of pretty views which can only be 
seen by following a winding path, so much the better. Still, even this should 
be avoided if it has to be obtained at the expense of a fine bold effect. Any 
