34 THE GARDEN OF EARTH 



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



1. HARD PRICKLY SHIELD FERN (Polystichum aculeatum) (Upper Side). 

 2. ALPINE BLADDER FERN (Cystopteris regia) (Under Side). 3. ANNUAL 

 MAIDENHAIR (Gymnogramma leptophylla) (Upper Side). 4. ANNUAL 

 MAIDENHAIR (Gymnogramma leptophylla) (Under Side). 5. PARSLEY 

 FERN (Allosorus crispus) (Barren Frond). 6. PARSLEY FERN ( Allosorus 

 crispus (Fertile Frond). 



of a fern-frond curious raised brown markings, arranged 

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



