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where they may freely ramble about. Members of the 
following genera belong to this class: Anapeltis, the 
smaller species of Davallia, Drynaria pustulata, Hypolepis 
amaurorachsis, H. distans, Niphobolus, Niphopsis, Olean- 
dra, Phlebodium venosum, Pleopeltis, the smaller species 
of Polypodium, Stenochlcena, and some of the Selaginellas 
ADIANTUM CILIATUM. 
(Showing pendent fronds and drooping habit.) 
Most of the Cheilanthes, Nothochlcenas, and Pellzas 
grow in crevices of the rocks fully exposed to the 
weather, unless they happen to be protected by some 
overhanging projection. Their roots go deeply into the 
cracks and fissures, obtaining moisture and nutriment, 
while their foliage is exposed'to the elements. These 
