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ASPLENIUM ADIANTUM-NIGRUM. 
Black Maiden Hair. 
An elegant dark evergreen Fern, occuring on rocks 
and walls, not very common, it may be found on a small 
rock at the back of Hucks Barn in the old lane to 
Overton; on some lime-stone cliffs nearly immediately 
above the keeper’s house in Maryknoll dingle ; and close 
to the cave on Norton’s Camp. A most useful Fern 
for shady rock-work, as it grows freely if planted in 
sandy soil, and kept slightly moist. 
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SCOLOPENDRIUM VULGARE. 
Hart's Tongue. 
A common species in many localities, growing most 
luxuriantly in the Downton Castle walks; near to the 
Bow Bridge; in the Well in Ludlow Castle ; and on 
the river bank just beyond the outlet of the sewers, \ 
close to the old Paper Mills. The variety Crispum ( 
occurs on the side of the road, a short distance from [ 
the Brakes Farm. This is a very pretty plant for rock- * 
work, its simple fronds contrasting well with the other j 
kinds. It requires plenty of moisture. 
CETERACH OFFICINARIUM. 
Scale Fern. 
A pretty dwarf evergreen Fern, growing upon old 
ruins, and in rocky situations; it is not very abundant. 
May be found on Ludford bridge ; on Ashford bridge ; 
on the ruins of Ludlow Castle ; and on the Town wall 
in Frog Lane, it grows most luxuriantly when planted 
in the open ground. 
