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Some Interesting Localities around 

 Folkestone 



The numbers in brackets show locations by National Grid 



Reference. Most of the area is shown on the New Popular 



Edition 1 inch O.S. East Kent Sheet 173, and Dungeness on 



the Hastings Sheet 184. 



The Folkestone district contains a considerable diversity of soils, 

 ond in consequence the flora is especially rich and varied. 



The wild flowers occur in four main groups (a) those of the chalk 

 hills; (b) of the woods and fields; (c) of the marsh; (d) of the seashore. 

 While some of these areas are difficult of access except by cycle or car, 

 a number of interesting localities may be reached by public transport, 

 or on foot. 



THE CHALK HILLS 



Newington to the Valiant Sailor (1837—2437). 



The chalk hills behind Folkestone provide a good hunting ground 

 for botanists. In summer the short turf is gay with small, brilliant 

 flowers, such as Milkwort {Poly gala vulgaris), Horseshoe Vetch 

 {Hipprocrepis comosa). Rock Rose {Helianthemum chama;cistus). 

 Marjoram {Origanum vulgare). Yellow Wort {Blackstonia perfoliata), 

 and Stemless Thistle (Carduus acaulis). The chief treasurers, however, 

 are the Orchids. Here may be found several rare species, including the 

 Spider (Ophrys sphegoides and O. aranifera), and the Lady's Tresses 

 (Spiranthes spiralis), while the more common kinds are sometimes 

 abundant, particularly the Bee (Ophrys apifera), the Fragant 

 (Habenaira conopsea) and the Pyramidal (Orchis pyramidalis). 



The clove-scented Broomrape (Orobanche caryophyllacem, peculiar 

 to Kent, sometimes occurs freely. Several uncommon Solanacece grow 

 in chalk districts, the Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna), Henbane 

 (Hyoscyanus niger), and exotic-looking Thorn Apple (Datura 

 Stramonium) — all are poisonous. Where clumps of Wayfaring Tree 

 (Viburnum lantana). Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) and Spindle 



