. The ferns of New Zealand and its immediate dependencies, with directions for their collection and cultivation. Ferns. tSS^5S X xxxxxxxxXz cxxx â i-*?^ ^^^1^-^Â¥^-^-tr-^r^. issei COLLECTING AND PRESSING FERNS. S FEW THINGS are prettier or more interesting than nicely pressed and mounted ferns, and their colle6tion involves no very great trouble, it may be well to give a few directions on the subject. Fronds that have no fructifi- cation are of little value as specimens, unless they are of kinds that have separate barren and fertile fronds, in which case both will be wanted, and when mounted,
. The ferns of New Zealand and its immediate dependencies, with directions for their collection and cultivation. Ferns. tSS^5S X xxxxxxxxXz cxxx â i-*?^ ^^^1^-^Â¥^-^-tr-^r^. issei COLLECTING AND PRESSING FERNS. S FEW THINGS are prettier or more interesting than nicely pressed and mounted ferns, and their colle6tion involves no very great trouble, it may be well to give a few directions on the subject. Fronds that have no fructifi- cation are of little value as specimens, unless they are of kinds that have separate barren and fertile fronds, in which case both will be wanted, and when mounted, should'be placed side by side. In collecting them, you will want some sheets of blotting paper, the softer the better. These should be placed between rather hard stiff surfaces, such, for instance, as an old writing-case or blotting-book. This will answer the purpose of those who merely collect a few fronds for amusement, or for some ornamental purpose ; but those who wish to make a proper collection, for botanical purposes, will like to have something better, yet, at the same time, not too weighty to carry about. A good article for their use may be made as follows:âGet two pieces of thin board about eighteen inches long by twelve inches wide, and, at about three inches from both ends, nail strips across them an inch wide by three quarters of an inch thick. These should be placed exactly opposite to each other on both boards, and their ends should project an inch or so beyond the boards. Lay the boards face to face, with a few sheets of blotting paper between them, and couple each pair of the projecting ends of the cross strips together with a strong elastic band. As you gather your fronds, lay them carefully between the sheets of the blotting paper, taking care that they lie flat, without any of their points or edges doubled under, and then shut up the press, and replace the elastic bands. The bands will keep the speci- mens pressed flat, and prevent their getting curled,
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