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aever to be forgotten, for nothing can excel the 

 beauty of its light green fronds, and slender black 

 stems. We have already mentioned the hart's 

 tongue as another lane-side species. Little intro- 

 duction is required to the study of this class of 

 plants, for when once the student has commenced 

 collecting them he is almost certain to continue. 

 Few plants keep so well in the herbarium, or look 

 so natural when mounted. In this form they 

 remind one of many pleasant hours in the woods 

 arid lanes and on the mountain sides; and thus 

 continue the enjoyment of the sunniest and most 

 innocent spots oi one's life? 



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