. British ferns and their varieties. Ferns. 74 BRITISH FERNS. tenanted by its near relative, the Black Maiden-hair Spleenwort {Asp. adiantum nigrum), from which it mainly differs in the nar- rower lance-shaped outline of its fronds, and the somewhat different cutting of its pinnae, which are more regular in size. It does not lend itself easily to cultivation. It partakes a little of the tenderness of its constant neighbour Asp. mariniim, and is far more common abroad in warmer climates. Fig. 32 represents only the tip of a frond. It has not been generous in varieties, and although several are
. British ferns and their varieties. Ferns. 74 BRITISH FERNS. tenanted by its near relative, the Black Maiden-hair Spleenwort {Asp. adiantum nigrum), from which it mainly differs in the nar- rower lance-shaped outline of its fronds, and the somewhat different cutting of its pinnae, which are more regular in size. It does not lend itself easily to cultivation. It partakes a little of the tenderness of its constant neighbour Asp. mariniim, and is far more common abroad in warmer climates. Fig. 32 represents only the tip of a frond. It has not been generous in varieties, and although several are recorded, it is so doubtful that the ''â '>⬠7^il J'-^A'^^^^ majority of them are still in exist- ence that we only mention microdon, imputed to Asp. marinum by Moore, and thought to be a hybrid by others, though probably a merely plumose " sport " of Asp. lanceolatum. Though apparently fertile, the spores appear to be aborted. A well-drained compost of peat, loam, and sand (2, 2, i) is essential, coupled with a mild temperature. ig. 32. Asp. lanceolatuiit. (Tip of frond.) AsPLENiUM Marinum (The Sea Spleenwort) (Plate VII) This species (Fig. 33) is very distinct from the other Spleenworts by reason of the thick, leathery texture of its fronds, as also by its strict confinement to the cliffs and caves of our warmer coasts,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Druery, Chas. T. (Charles Thomas), 1843-1917. London : G. Routledge and Sons, Limted ; New York : E. P. Dutton and Co.
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