LASTREA FILIX-MAS. 



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Fig. 198. 



Serrato-multifida, Monhman. (Fig. 198.) — A remarkable 

 plant of the propinqua type, having rarely two fronds at all 

 alike. The most developed fronds point to cristata as the 

 parent plant, which condition they closely approach; but the 

 majority of fronds are simply cleft, or partially cleft and 

 crested, and some normal but scarcely bipinnate. Every 

 portion serrated on the margin. A robust-growing form, 

 presenting a curious appearance. Found by Mr. Monkman 

 near Malton. 



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Fis. 199, 



Paleacea-trapeziforme, Monkman. (Fig. 199.) — This form 

 has very crowded, shortened, trapeziform pinnules, and is very 

 golden in colour. Erect growing, and dwarfish. Found at 

 Bowness, 1860. Quite constant. Appearance peculiarly 

 distinct. 



Imbricata, Monliman. — Mr. Monkman has a curious seedling 

 form of this variety, which he has called imbricata, but which 

 is hardly distinguishable from good forms of crispa. The two 



