The Crsotrum Cramissot ( Kaur ) fern was brought 
into the State four years ago in order to see how it 
would stand this climate. The grower tested these 
out in his backyard at 1824 Los Encinos in Glendale, 
planting some on a hillside, leaving some in semi- 
shade, some in filtered shade, some with only morning 
sun and some with full shade. These ferns stood out 
for over three years in the weather that we have had 
in the past three years and proved themselves to be 
very adaptable to the climate with the winter weather 
ranging down below freezing; also being whipped 
very briskly with dry East winds at times. None of the 
ferns seem to be any the worse for it and I am of the 
opinion that as they grow older and become accli- 
mated, they will become very sturdy and rugged and 
will stand considerable abuse in weather. 
I do not recommend that these ferns, especially the 
first year, be put into a direct sun ray that would ex- 
ceed 75° as they are raised under an average climate 
ranging between 75° and 80°. 
They can be purchased boxed or unboxed and the 
first year, if they are well packed in boxing, have 
been known to grow as high as five fronds and will 
increase as they get older. The boxes are made of 
redwood siding, nicely finished off, shellaced and 
