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Show which they are all provided. Ferneries arc used lor growing plants which require a moist atmosphere, atmos-phere, which Is Impossible in an ordinary or-dinary room. They are mado In various vari-ous styles and of various materials. They consist of two paits an inner one, porous, in which the ferns aro planted, and an outer one, usually decorated. Some are of iron, with a zinc interior, of winch tho Ud or top can bo lifted up to admit fresh air. Their great advantage is that they only need watering every month or so, as the moisture which settles on tho Inside of the case returns to tho soli again. Some are made of clay or terra cotta, wkh a glass, btil-shaped shade. Light soil, mostly leaf mold, should bo used to fill ferneries. After planting plant-ing give the soil a good wateiiu and sot the case where it will receive plenty of light but no sun. Iicaiove decayed leaves as occasion demands. Tlants suitable for the aquarium are tho anacharls CanadeUo.s, eel-grass, conferva (esprclahy good in winter tluio. as it is the only plant thit flourishes flour-ishes then), ruyriophjiium All theso arc particularly valuable for nc-ratlng the water. Romovo all the decayed stems and leaves before putting them In, arrange them in bunches of ten or fifteen, make a hole In the s.iud, insert the butt ends of the plant3 and le careful to make them secure at tho bottom by pressing small itones about them. H00U1 aro not necessary, as th cuttings will soon send them out. When the plants are In fill up the tank to within an inch and a half from the top. Wait two or three days bffo o putting tho flah in. so that tho plants may begin crowing. FLOWER STANDS Useful and Decorative, for Indoor Garden Ferneries and Aquariums Stands made of willow or rattan are very ornamental aud much used abroad. Many people prefer them, as they can be made to haruioni.o with the furniture. It is best to fill them with plants in pots, although it Is possible pos-sible to use Just the zinc pan with |