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	Boston fern
		Boston fern is common in tropical hammocks and areas with lots of light and moisture, where the plants may form thick blankets on the forest floor.
		Boston fern is an upright, herbaceous, evergreen plant, that varies greatly in size.
		The brown - fl sori of the Boston fern lie in rows, between the midrib and the leaf margin on the underside of the leaflet.
	www.sfrc.ufl.edu /4h/Boston_fern/bostfern.htm (421 words)

	fern. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The ferns and their relatives (e.g., the club moss and horsetail) are the most primitive plants to have developed a true vascular system (see plant).
		Ferns reproduce by an alternation of generations (see reproduction), the fern itself being the sporophyte, which produces asexual spores.
		In most ferns the sporangia (spore-bearing sacs) are borne in clusters (called sori), which appear as brown dots or streaks on the underside of the leaves.
	www.bartleby.com /65/fe/fern.html (701 words)

	Boston-type Ferns (Nephrolepis)
		True Boston ferns are known for their long, arching fronds (leaves) and full growth habit that looks great in a basket or planter.
		Roosevelt ferns are a bit more upright and their fronds look like a cross between the Fluffy Ruffles and the Boston ferns.
		Ferns should fill out the pot they are growing in and be fully rooted to the edges of the soil.
	www.bachmans.com /tipsheets/indoor_plants/BostontypeFerns.cfm (916 words)

	Boston Fern - Plant of the Week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’) is a tender fern that grows in a tight clump and produces arching, feather-like fronds up to 4 feet long.
		Boston fern originated in a shipment of 200 plants sent from a Philadelphia florist to F. Becker, a florist in Cambridge, Mass.
		Boston ferns can be kept fairly dry during the winter, but as the days begin to lengthen in February, start watering a bit more as new fronds appear.
	arhomeandgarden.org /plantoftheweek/articles/boston_fern_11-18-05.htm (580 words)

	Boston Fern Production Guide
		It is a very large fern which is more pendulous and graceful than the native strains of sword ferns which have a bristly habit of growth.
		Boston ferns are usually sold as hanging baskets or potted plants in a variety of container sizes, depending upon market demand and the growth habit of each cultivar.
		Boston ferns have a wide tolerance to changing light levels, but grow well when receiving 1500 to 3000 ft-c, with best quality usually produced near 2000 ft-c.
	mrec.ifas.ufl.edu /Foliage/folnotes/bostonF.htm (2633 words)

	Natural Area Weeds: Distinguishing Native and Non-Native "Boston Ferns" and "Sword Ferns" (Nephrolepis spp.)
		Tuberous sword fern and Asian sword fern are similar in appearance to the native sword fern and giant sword fern.
		The pinnae of tuberous sword fern are usually straight and blunt contrasted to those of the native sword fern, which are mostly sword shaped and gradually narrowing to a point at the apex (Figure 10).
		Tuberous sword fern can be distinguished from Asian sword fern and giant sword fern by its glabrous central vein of the pinnae contrasted to the presence of short stiff hairs that occur on the central vein of the pinnae of Asian and giant sword fern (Figure 12).
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /AG120 (1986 words)

	Boston fern, macho fern, nephrolepis exaltata, rabbits foot
		Ferns happen to be a house plant and patio plant that is making a come back, both in quantities grown and varieties available.
		If you've ever gone to buy a Boston fern one of the things you may notice is the large amount of dead leaves or fronds that fall off when you pick them up.
		One way to help your new Boston fern in it's transition to your new home is by placing it in the brightest area of your home (not full, direct sun) for one week first.
	www.plant-care.com /boston-fern.html (491 words)

	Floridata: Nephrolepis exaltata
		Boston fern is a common native fern in humid forests and swamps in Florida, and occurs also as a native in South America, Mexico and Central America, the West Indies, Polynesia and Africa - a testament to the ability of wind to disperse tiny spores!
		Boston fern often grows on the trunks of cabbage palms.
		Boston fern and its cultivars are the toughest and most widely used of all ferns.
	www.floridata.com /ref/n/neph_exa.cfm (493 words)

	NYS Horticulture Study Guide For Youth
		Fern leaves are called fronds and the Boston fern fronds are narrow but graceful and drooping.
		Boston ferns are most likely to be found in a pot or hanging basket in an office or home.
		The Boston fern can be propagated through division, through a tissue culture from the stolons, or by spores.
	www.hort.cornell.edu /4hplants/Flowers/BostonFern.html (153 words)

	Boston Ferns - GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION OF BOSTON FERNS - OSU Florinet
		The Boston fern is actually a cultivar of a wild fern found in Florida called the Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata).
		Boston fern is mostly propagated from tissue culture, although stolons or runners harvested from stock plants are still utilized.
		Generally, Boston ferns grow well with a night temperature (NT) of 65 F and a warmer day temperature (DT) that does not exceed 95 F. Night temperatures of 68 F may be used to speed development of young plants, while a temperature of 62 F can be used to hold mature plants.
	floriculture.osu.edu /archive/aug99/bofern.html (1002 words)

	emilycompost - Celebrating gardening, plants, and weeds
		A: Boston ferns (nephrolepis exaltata): Winter sun is not too bright for many of these ferns but it should be remembered that diffused light and not direct sunlight is always best for them.
		If your Boston fern is requiring frequent watering and wilting quickly between watering that is another indication you may need to divide.
		I often had ferns completely lose all their fronds for the winter from neglect in the basement and yet they came back outdoors in the summer.
	www.emilycompost.com /boston_fern.htm (4851 words)

	Sword Fern, Wild Boston Fern, Nephrolepis, Gardening
		Boston, the most common and favourite fern, has several varieties and is relatively easy to grow.
		The round sori (clusters of spore-bearing organs) occur in two rows near the margins on the underside of the pinnae.
		Boston fern is usually grown in moist, shady areas.
	www.webindia123.com /garden/ferns/boston.htm (246 words)

	Growing Ferns
		When ferns are grown outdoors during summer, they should be located in the cooler areas of the garden, usually in deep shade or on the north side of the house or a garden structure.
		Asparagus ferns, which are not ferns but belong to the lily family, require bright light year-round and thrive in direct sunlight.
		Boston ferns have been used as porch plants since the early 1900s and are still highly favored plants.
	pubs.caes.uga.edu /caespubs/pubcd/B737-w.htm (4522 words)

	Fern Growing Tips
		Fastest fern growth occurs between 73º and 86ºF. Night temperatures are critical for growth and control of fungus.
		Because of the need to grow ferns in a well draining mix, and since most ferns do not store nutrients well, it is best to keep them on continuous feed.
		Ferns prefer a mix that has a high proportion of organic materials such as peat, yet one that drains very well.
	www.srtrop.com /ferns/tips.htm (1288 words)

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		The sword fern has 3- to 4-foot erect fronds, and was popular as a house plant in the U.S. and Europe in the middle to late nineteenth century.
		Boston fern cultivars are mostly propagated from tissue culture, although stolons or runners harvested from stock plants are still utilized.
		The potting medium for Boston fern should be well aerated and well drained, but have a high water-holding capacity so that it will not dry too rapidly.
	www.ag.auburn.edu /landscape/BostonF.htm (1394 words)

	Boston fern - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		- delicate fern: a fern with delicate, crested fronds, popular as a houseplant.
		Boston, the capital city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the seat of Suffolk County.
		Boston Tea Party, incident on December 16, 1773, when a group of citizens in Boston, Massachusetts, dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Boston_fern.html (126 words)

	Boston Fern (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Boston ferns are generally known to be grown in hanging baskets from porches or indoors.
		Boston ferns are generally tropical, and will not tolerate temperatures under fifty degrees for any extended period of time.
		Boston ferns will propagate by using runners, which are long stems that produce small plantlets along their length.
	www.aboutferns.com /boston_fern.shtml (255 words)

	Boston Ferns
		The Boston fern is relatively easy to grow, but will not tolerate abuse.
		Boston ferns like for their roots to be a little crowded, so don't worry too much about repotting.
		Although Boston ferns are considered generally pest free, aphids, mealy bugs and mites are the most common insect problems.
	www.cohlmia.com /Boston.Ferns.htm (424 words)

	Fern
		This fl aphid often infests the under surface of the fronds of the Boston fern, though seldom causing severe injury.
		The remedy is to spray with insecticidal soap or malathion, which are among the compounds registered for control of this pest in Connecticut, being sure to test spray any delicate ferns.
		Ferns outdoors are often eaten by these yellow hairy caterpillars.
	www.caes.state.ct.us /plantpesthandbookfiles/pphF/pphfern.htm (838 words)

	Erect Sword Fern - Plant of the Week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Erect Sword Fern is an upright growing fern with fronds that have the feather-like pinnate arrangement of the Boston fern but with a tougher texture.
		The Erect Sword Fern does not have the wispy runners produced on the Boston fern.
		Kimberly Queen Fern is a selection of the species that has gained considerable popularity among Florida growers because they discovered it can be grown in full sun as a nursery crop in outdoor growing beds.
	www.arhomeandgarden.org /plantoftheweek/articles/Erect_Sword_Fern.htm (749 words)

	Caring for Boston Ferns in the Home, Nephrolepis exaltata
		Hi, Deb I would be willing to bet that your Boston fern started taking a nose dive about the same time as the furnace started running this year.
		Since it doubtful you have a place that cool, I recommend that you keep your fern as far away from heat sources as possible, even at the sacrifice of some light.
		Ferns thrive on humidity, so they appreciate a daily misting If there are dead or dying fronds, cut them off, so that your plants energy can go to replacing them rather that supporting them.
	www.thegardenhelper.com /bostonfern.htm (171 words)

	Boston fern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a species of fern in the family Davalliaceae (sometimes treated in the families Nephrolepidaceae or Oleandraceae), native to tropical regions throughout the world.
		The Boston fern is a very popular house plant, often grown in hanging baskets or similar conditions.
		Of the common cultivated ferns, the Boston Fern is the most tolerant to drought.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Boston_fern (331 words)

	Boston Fern
		The larvae of this weevil often injure plants in nurseries and ornamental plantings by feeding on the roots.
		Caterpillars are cross-banded with fl, white, and orange and feed upon the foliage of Virginia creeper and Boston ivy, sometimes stripping the vines.
		When the population is damaging, spray the undersurface of the leaves with carbaryl, which is among the compounds registered for control of this pest in Connecticut.
	www.caes.state.ct.us /PlantPestHandbookFiles/pphB/pphbost.htm (831 words)

	Ferns for the Home & Garden
		If you are attracted to a fern that isn't available at your local garden center, please tell them about our web site and ask them to contact us for help in locating a particular fern for you.
		The "Boston Fern" is the Cadillac of ferns.
		An unusual fern, attractive to the point of being "cute", happy both in the home and on the porch or patio.
	www.srtrop.com /ferns/hg_home.htm (444 words)

	Brian's Garden - Boston Fern (March 8, 2001) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The two most probable causes of tip browning on your Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis) are very dry air and allowing the soil to dry too much before it is re-watered.
		Boston ferns will not do well in either full sun or full shade.
		On the other side of things, be sure you are not over-watering your fern as this can lead to root rot and eventual death of the plant.
	www.briansgarden.com /questions/010308q.html (613 words)

	Boston Fern Clusters were proliferated in BioReactors
		Boston fern clusters were proliferated in LifeLine LifeReactors [800 554].
		After 28 days there was a five fold increase in fern cluster biomass.
		Boston fern (Nephrolepis etxaltata schoot cv 'Bostoniensis') were initiated from runners and maintained on agar as an in vitro bank.
	www.osmotek.com /app3.htm (391 words)

	Guide to Growing Boston Ferns as House Plants, Nephrolepis exaltata
		If you are growing your fern in a room with a lot of indirect, bright light you don't necessarily need the grow lights, but they sure can't hurt since the plant obviously did well under them.
		Boston ferns like it cool, they would be very happy to have a 60 degree room, with bright light.
		Ferns thrive on humidity, so they appreciate a daily misting.
	www.thegardenhelper.com /BIGBoston.htm (776 words)

	Boston Compacta Fern - House plants - Denver Plants.com
		"Boston Compacta" is a hybrid plant developed from the True Boston Fern.
		It is more compact, meaning it's fronds do not grow as long as the fronds of a "Boston Fern".
		"Boston Compacta" ferns are available in 4" and 6" upright containers as well as 8" and 10" hanging baskets.
	www.denverplants.com /foliage/html/FrnBosComp.htm (112 words)

	"Hill Gardens of Maine - Boston Fern"
		The Boston is one of many sword ferns, native to the American tropics and subtropics.
		Bostons love daily mistings or some other effective method of keeping the moisture level high in the surrounding air.
		Boston Ferns can also be propagated from the spores that form on undersides of leaflets.
	www.hillgardens.com /bostonfern.htm (861 words)

	Kimberly Queen, Macho challenge Boston ferns (07-16-2001) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When I lived in Texas, a Boston fern had a life expectancy of just less than a month due to a high water pH coupled with extremely high soluble salts.
		Recently, we have seen Dallas Fern, Florida Ruffle, Fluffy Ruffle and Compacta, all of which are variations of the Boston Fern.
		Two new ferns starting to eat into the Boston fern market because of their unique habits are the Kimberly Queen and the Macho.
	msucares.com /news/print/sgnews/sg01/sg010716.html (636 words)

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