New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-14

fern is the Adidntlm grdciNimua, rs fronds are
very delicate and graceful. resembling tIne lacewOrK'
The Filmy Ferns of New Zealand. 1oaeds' are 40
very lovely plants, OF which there are some me
specimens growing IN glass case. These must oe
seen to be appreciated.
TREE FERNS.
There are several beautiful specimens cf the really
noble species Australian Tree Fern, Dick'onia an
tarcoa, varying in height from twelve to eighteen
feet the dia meter of the stems not exceeding heen
inches, and the spread Of their charming crown OF
fronds being from ten to fifteen feet The fronds
rising from the hairy crown are lanc"olate IN
form. rigid, and rich. shining dark green
in color The upper, but lighter on the
under surface gracefully arched, becoming Pendu-
iOus with age. They are greatly admired TOT t"e"
stately appearance. ,.,,.r
Tree Ferns in the collection the Als0pha fuSiTaH'.
Rising upon q stem ten feet in height and six inches
IN diameter, the lrOnds are from twelve 10 ilteon
feet in length, bi-p mate IN form and gAt green III
color. The Sandwich Island Pulu Tree Fern meg
sonia lcb gdUcum is also elegant species, with us
slender stem and very graceful aspect, which com
mand the admiration of all no see IT.. Inc stem 10
about nine feet high, with large, broad and Deaull
fully arching frOnds from twelve 10 htecn lcet III
length. The crown is deuselY clothed WIN 7IIhS'
fawncOlored hairs that useful as well as Orha-
mental. substance called pull, consisting Vi
silky iibrous hairs, used for the stuling OF mar
tresses, etc. IS obtained from this species. hence 1t
has become regular article of commerce. to the eA
tent of some thousands OF pounds annually
AN EMBRYO MUSEUM.
There are numerous other plants which NAV hero
he viewed and studied to advantage, bnt | must
content myself upon this occasion with the emu
meraton of those already mentioned and pass on TO
the embryo museum and hcrbauum Of native and
foreign woods and plants. 1t IS the intention OF the
Paramount Park Commissioners to have specimen
in this department OF every species of tree growing
III tue arboretum, showing its uses, commercial
value etc, and thus by the aid Of map OF the ar
borctum indicating the location of the growing trees
the student oi botany and the lover Of landscape
effect may study the subject Of arbOucuituro III all
its aspects The dcsIdcratum here IS not only 10
have an arbOrotum for the cultivation OF large
collection of trees for botanical study
but also to assist the arbOrlculturlst ana
tie landscape artist in acquiring a thorough
knowledge OF the habits and requirements 0t eacn
individual tree, enabling bIm 10 select his materia
with taS e and Judgment, so essential To the cIea
tion of Landscape eject. free course Of Iiotanlca
lectures Is given every year bv DR.. l. /. Rothro'k
Professor of Botany ut the Pennsylvania University
these lectures are very popular and ara well al.
Nav and extend To- July. The lecture room Is pleas
autiy situated, overlooking the gardens, which are
very beautiful during the months OF May ana
Juue. -.
While the timid spring advances and budding
sprays are only with n prophetic g'1uce m Nc,
lures laboratory, one would gladly return again and
AGAIN to Horticultural Hall. always radiant IN ITS
glow of summer iOvrlIucss and perpetual fasclua-
IONS. But now and for - whllc II must DC, adIcu'