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to a tremendous height in some localities, one is enabled to 

 walk right through with towering Bracken well above the 

 head and shoulders. The localities it loves best, and in which 

 it flourishes, are wild and damp, where there is a warm climate 

 and good soil, though it must not be forgotten that it is found 

 also in situations where the soil is of a poor nature. In Ireland 

 it has been known to grow to the height of twelve feet, whilst 

 a fern grown in the south of Hampshire reached the phenome- 

 nal height of fourteen feet! 



SOWING BROADCAST. 



How the Rabbits scamper out as one pushes his way through, 

 the crackling stems frightening the wary little animals, and 

 startling various birds which are seeking the shelter afforded. 



During this month we may perchance light upon the farm 

 labourer sowing broadcast; no sooner are the crops safely 

 harboured than the diligent farmer prepares his land to give 

 unto us a future store. 



Besides being the Bracken season, November is also the 

 season of Berries. Amongst others I have found during this 



