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This list could be extended by the addition of at least 

 thirty more species, but the attempt has been made to name 

 only the most conspicuous or most unusual species observed 

 near "The Pines." 



Archibald T. Shorey of Brooklyn, one of the leaders of the 

 Boy Scout open lean to camp at Spruce Pond, in the western 

 part of the Harriman State Park, near Southfields, N. Y., who 

 entertained members of the Torrey Botanical Club one hot 

 Sunday last August, by inviting them into the water where 

 they botanized luxuriously au naturel all afternoon among the 

 catfish and water lilies and fresh water sponges, has sent the 

 chairman of the field committee a list of twenty ferns which 

 the Scouts have found during the past summer about the 

 locality. 



Spruce Pond is a botanical paradise something like Cedar 

 Ponds east of Greenwood Lake, with a Glacial Period relict 

 flora of red spruce, tamarack and Andromeda polifolia, and 

 perhaps other northern plants. It lies in a shelf basin on Wild 

 Cat Mountain, 1000 feet above sea level and has been little 

 disturbed by man. 



"Ferns," remarks Mr. Shorey, "are interesting to collect 

 because the varieties are limited and an almost complete 

 collection can be made. They are easily preserved; there is 

 slight danger of extermination ; they are things of delicate 

 beauty and their life history is fascinating." 



"Over 20 varieties of ferns can easily be found about 

 Spruce Pond. The following check list may prove of interest 

 to nature lovers who may visit this unique spot:" 



Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamomea, in swampy sections. 



Interrupted Fern, Osmunda Claytoniana, on edge of swamp. 



Royal Fern, Osmunda regalis, border of pond. 



Sensitive Fern, Onoclea sensibilis, edge of swamp. 



Polypody, Polypodium vulgare, everywhere in dry rocky places. 



Christmas Fern, Polystichtim acrostichoides, as abo\'e. 



Broad Beech Fern, Dryopteris hexagonoptera, foot of cliffs, north side of pond. 



Bracken or Brake Fern, Pleridium aquilinum, everywhere in dry places. 



Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum, low ground northwest side of pond. 



Chain Fern, Woodwardia Virginica, around edges of pond in water one to two 



feet deep, the best stand of this species in the Harriman Park. 

 Marginal Shield Fern, Dryopteris marginalis, in dry woods. 

 Spinulose Shield Fern, Dryopteris spinulosa, in dry woods. 



