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POLYSTICHUM ANGUI.ARE. 



takes the name of Multifidum in preference to that of Clap- 

 hamii. Mr. Wollaston's name is a very appropriate one. Mr. 

 Moore looks upon it as in all probability more as an occasional 

 variation than as a permanent variety. Its distinctive feature 

 is in having the apex of the frond beautifully tufted, and the 

 pinnae sometimes divided. The frond for illustration was for- 

 warded by Mr. G. B. WoUaston. 



Fig. 58.— Apex of frond and lower pinnaj. 



Ramulosum, Stansjteld, MS. (Fig. 58.)— This variety was 

 gathered near Belfast, in the autumn of 1861, by Mr. J. 

 Stansficld. The fronds are ovate-lanceolate, terminating in a 



