ROCKERIES AND FERNS. 
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although I haye other ferns that do equally as well that 
have only wood-pile dirt. The long bed is filled with 
ferns and a border of pansies, and every one who sees it 
admires it, and well they may, for it has such a cool, re¬ 
freshing look. I try to encourage everybody to grow ferns, 
for I love them so dearly myself. I get my ferns whenever 
I happen to have a chance, no matter what time of year it 
is. I know they like a damp, shady place, but mine do 
Kockery and Ferns. 
nicely with only the shade of the house and what water 
nature supplies, unless during a long dry spell. I give 
them the waste water on wash-days. I have had some of 
my ferns for over five years, and. they are just as nice as 
ever.” 
A rustic basket is very suitable for the in-door cultiva¬ 
tion of ferns, and a simple one of birch bark is as pretty as 
any. Select a nicely marked piece, from three quarters to a 
