Vol. VI.—No. 313. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th, 1890. 
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D evonshire ferns, so roots, botanical 
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T he national chrysanthemum 
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IVIES, 4s. doz. GREENHOUSE FERNS, 18, 2s. 6 d.; 8s per 100 
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