FERN

The most popular Ferns for house culture belong to the so called Boston Fern class: The Piersoni, Whitmani, Elegantissima and other improved varieties have finely cut foliage and are very attractive. 

In most localities many beautiful varieties of Ferns can be found growing in the woods, but the larger varieties sometimes do not do well in ferneries, but require outdoor growth. It will cost but little to obtain from the florist plants of Maiden Hair, Fern Adiantum, and many other attractive varieties also the Lycopodiums, Selaginella, and other similar plants- for growing in the case, in fact, any of the small-shade loving plants will do well in such a location and when properly arranged. you will find great enjoyment in watching the growth of the plants. 

References:

Home Floriculture A Complete Guide for the GROWING OF FLOWERS in the HOUSE and GARDEN CUT FLOWER WORK LANDSCAPE GARDENING ETC PAGE'S 

BY CHAS N PAGE AUTHOR FEATHERED PETS AQUARIA ETC PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR DES MOINES IOWA