Choose Adiantum cvneatum and Pteris serrulata, two of the very best of A. cuneatum. There is an elegant variety named J. gracillimum (elegan-tissimum), a kind with finer fronds than those of the species. There is also a variety of Pteris serrulata, the divisions of which are finely crisped. Several of the Davallias are useful for such work and last long in good condition in a cut state, especially if dipped in water before they are used. Of these the best are Dacallia bullata and B. dissect a; but the common hare's foot (D. canariensis), and D. elata, come in very usefully for such purposes. Adiantum Farlyense, A. capillus veneris, A. tenerum, A. tinctum, A.colpodes and A . assimile all yield good fronds tor bouquet making.- The Garden.

Miniature Ferns amongst Orchitis. Miniature ferns of all sorts are always objects of admiration, especially those of adiantum or Maiden hair type. A very interesting feature of these ferns appeared in our Orchid house. From lack of space elsewhere, we have been growing a quantity of ferns, principally A di-antums and Gymnogrammas, on the back shelves of the structure, the spores from which have wafted among the orchids; the result is . an abundant and spontaneous growth of young ferns. The effect produced by these on the pyramids of sphagnum on which the aerides, saccolabiums, etc., are placed, is exquisite, Adiantums remain very dwarf when their nourishment is confined to moss alone. Gymnogrammas are not so elegant, the fronds being larger, and they do not droop over in the same graceful manner. Vanda baskets are finely furnished, and rendered very pretty in this way. Indeed the whole are so much improved - bare mounds adorned and offensive baskets hid - that I would recommend those who may not be so fortunate as to attain such a voluntary embellishment, to place a few spores of the old and useful adiantum amongst some of their orchids and try the effect. - The Gardeners1 Chronicle