THE BUCKLER FERNS. 
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attempted. If planted in the rockery the lowest 
tier should be appropriated for its roots, which, 
when practicable, may be kept immersed in water 
or perpetually soddened peat soil. If it be kept 
indoors in pots, these must stand in pans of water, 
and under such conditions this beautiful Fern may 
be successfully grown. 
