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‘ Grotto.’ But for this, its originator would 
probably not have been able to indulge bis com¬ 
mendable taste. He was anxious to have the 
Author’s opinion as to the practicability of adding 
Ferns to his little stock of plants, and he was 
greatly pleased to learn that it was just in such a 
situation as that of the c Fairy Grotto’ that Ferns 
would grow, and that they would not miss the 
sunshine, and would add more grace to their ex¬ 
temporized surroundings than the weeds and 
other wild growths which Mr. Devey had brought 
into such close companionship with himself in 
his tiny garden. 
