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Polypodiim Dryopteris, Tender Three-branched Polypody. 
In considerable plenty among the loose stones occupying the 
glen between the North and End Hills, Malvern, pointed out 
by Mr. Salisbury. It soon, however, withers up. 
P. calcareum, Rigid Three-branched Polypody. In the 
same vicinity according to Mr. Salisbury. 
Aspidium Oreopteris, Heath Shield-fern. At the western 
base of the Worcestershire Beacon, Malvern. — Messrs. Wal- 
cot and Lees. 
A, aculeatum, Prickly Shield-fern. Very abundant in the 
stony lanes about Suckley. 
A, angulare, Angular-leaved Shield-fern. In the woods at 
Suckley and Leigh Sin ton. 
A. lobatum, Close-leaved Prickly Shield-fern. Growing 
magnificently in the shady dingles by the Spout Brook at 
Eastham. 
A, spinulosumy Prickly-toothed Shield-fern. About 
Bromsgrove Lickey. Also at Blackstone Rock. 
A. dilatatum, Broad Sharp-toothed Shield-fern. Abundant 
on the declivities of the Malvern Hills, and among moist 
thickets in the valleys below. Several varieties occur, vary- 
ing much in size. Also at the base of Bromsgrove Lickey, 
and on Blackstone Rocks. 
A. Filix foemina, Female Shield-fern. In abundance round 
the springs of the Malvern Hills, especially in the glens at 
the base. St. Catherine's Well, Sapey. 
A. irriguumy Brook Shield-fern. In the bog at the base 
of the Worcestershire Beacon, Malvern. 
Cysteafragilis, Brittle Bladder-fern. In the neighbour- 
hood of Bromsgrove — Mr. Maund. 
Asplenium viride. Green Maidenhair Spleenwort. Rare. 
Found by the late Mr.T. B. Stretch growing on Ham Bridge, 
near Clifton. It is, however, eradicated, for some improver, 
to decorate the spot, has plastered a coat of whitewash over 
every part of the bridge. 
