POLYSTICHTJM ANGT'LARE. 



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Fig. 154. 



LiNEATUM, Stansfield MSS. (Fig. 154.) — A variety so closely 

 resembling Lineare, as to be a connecting link between this 

 and Conjluens, at least the fronds which have been forwarded 

 by Messrs. Stansfield, of Todmorden, have this half-way character; 

 it cannot, therefore, be considered distinct from Lineare, as 

 the wood-cut illustration will shew. My thanks are due to 

 Messrs. Stansfield, for fronds. 



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Fig. 155. 



Abruptum, Moore. (Fig. 155.) — Found near Nettlecombe 

 by Mr. Charles Elworthy. A very large-pinnuled variety, but 

 too normal in its characters. Here and there abrupt pinnae 

 and pinnules. A strong-growing Fern, of about two feet in 

 length, and seven inches wide in the centre of the frond. 



