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the spleen, or disease of the liver, could be cured 
with it. 
Where found. — And echo answers — where ? One 
old wall is its only known habitat, and its admirers 
have well-nigh worked out its destruction. 
If you will tell me where to find the fern, 
I’ll get some specimens from that old wall : 
I’ll take a knife and go, and ne’er return, 
Till I have dug out mortar, roots, and all. 
No, will you now ? Alas, my little fern, 
Shall I teach others how they should annoy you ? 
If that’s the threat, perhaps they ought to learn 
I cannot teach them how they should destroy you. 
Culture. — It survives transplantation with diffi- 
culty. To give it the best chance, prepare some 
loamy earth mixed with brick rubbish, and plant it 
in a cold frame. It does not require much water. 
