POLYPODIUM Vn.GARE. 



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theless, this is an advantage, inasmuch as there is a great 

 probability of something more remarkable being found amongst 

 the batch of seedlings, whilst, at the same time, there will be 

 many resembling the frond from which the spores have been 

 gathered. 



The varieties of Polypodium tulgare comprise — 



Fig. 7. 



AcuTUM, Moore. (Fig. 7.) — Found at Hartley ^landit, near 

 Alton, Hants,, by Mr. G. B, AVollaston, in the south of England. 

 Also Bowness, and in Patter dale, English Lakes, by Mr. 

 Joseph Sidebotham, of Manchester. This variety differs from 

 the normal species only in the tips of the lobes tapering into 

 a longish acute point. In the true form the lobes are not 

 even serrulate, and never serrate. A scarce Fern. 



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