. Ferns and fern culture: their native habitats, organisation, habits of growth, compost for different genera; cultivation in pots, baskets, rockwork, walls; in stove, greenhouse, dwelling-house, and outdoor ferneries; potting, watering, propagation, etc. Selections of ferns suitable for stove, warm, cool and cold greenhouses; for baskets, walls, exhibition, wardian cases, dwelling-houses, and outdoor ferneries. Insect pests and their eradication, & Ferns. Ferns and Fern Culture. 59 very beautiful arrangement is possible without excava- tion. In the construction of an outdoor fernery,


. Ferns and fern culture: their native habitats, organisation, habits of growth, compost for different genera; cultivation in pots, baskets, rockwork, walls; in stove, greenhouse, dwelling-house, and outdoor ferneries; potting, watering, propagation, etc. Selections of ferns suitable for stove, warm, cool and cold greenhouses; for baskets, walls, exhibition, wardian cases, dwelling-houses, and outdoor ferneries. Insect pests and their eradication, & Ferns. Ferns and Fern Culture. 59 very beautiful arrangement is possible without excava- tion. In the construction of an outdoor fernery, as with an indoor, experience, combined with a knowledge of natural rock formation and the requirements of Fern- life, is necessary before anyone can undertake and carry. Excavated I'eenbky. through successfully the building of a large rockwork fernery. The following suggestions will help those who desire to attempt the work :— In whatever form the fernery may be arranged, drain- age should be provided for the escape of surplus Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Birkenhead, John. Manchester, Eng. ; [etc. , etc. ] The author


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Keywords: ., bookcentury1800, bookdecade1890, booksubjectferns, bookyear1892