34 THE GARDEN OF EARTH 



At certain times of the year we may see on the back 



1. HABD PRICKLY SHIELD FERN {Polystichum aculeatum) (Upper Side). 

 2. ALPINE BLADDER FERN {CystopteHs vegia) (Under Side). 3. annual 

 MAIDENHAIR {Gymnocjramma leptophylla) (Upper Side). 4. annual 

 MAIDENHAIR {Gymnogramma leptophylla) (Under Side). 5. parsley 

 FERN [Allosorus crispus) (Barren Frond). 6. parsley fern {Allosoms 

 crispus (Fertile Frond). 



of a fern-frond curious raised brown markings, arranged 

 in rows. This is known as the " fructification " of a 



