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1001. A. patens, Sw. 



In forests, here and there. — St. Croix (Creqnis); St. Thomas (Crown). 



1002. A. molle, Sw. 



In the same localities as the preceding, not uncommon. — St. Thomas 

 (Signal Hill). 



1003. A. inviaum, Sw. a). 



In shady localities, rare. — St. Croix (Crequis). 



1004. Polypodium tetragonum, Sw. 



In forests, not uncommon. — All islands 



1005. P. crenatum, Sw. 



St. Croix (West, p. 313, Benzon in Hb. Havn.); St. Thomas (Hb. 

 Havn.). 



1006. p. aureum, L. 



On dead trees and rocks, not uncommon. — All islands. 



1007. P. areolatum, Thuub. 



In the same places as the preceding, but rare. — St. Thomas (Crown). 



1008. p. incisum, Sw. 



St. Croix (West, p. 313). 



1009. P. incanum, Sw. 



Among roots of large trees, gregarious, not uncommon. All islands. 



1010. P, piloselloides, L. 



In forests and pastures among rocks on high hills, here and there. — 

 St. Thomas (Signal Hill, 1300'). 



1011. p. serpens, Sw. 



On trees and rocks on high hills, rare. — St. Croix (top of Mount Ea- 

 gle, 1150'). 



1012. P. Phyllitidis, L. a) and /3) repens. 



In forests on rocks and trees, not uncommon. — All islands. 



1013. Cyathea aiborea, Sw. 



Stem 12'-15' high, 3" diam. In forests on high hills, rare. — St. Thomas 

 (Crown, western slope, 1400'j Caret Bay Gut). 



