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LASTREA FILIX-MAS, Var. Depauperata. 



WOLLASTON. 



PLATE I.* — FRONTISPIECE. 



This remarkable depauperate variety, which is quite distinct, 

 and a very fine form, was found in the parish of West 

 Buckland, North Devon, and was brought to notice by the 

 Rev. C. Padley, M.A., of Beaconfield House, near Plymouth. 

 It is now in the possession of Mr. G. B. Wollaston, of 

 Chiselhurst. 



It is a barren variety, of dwarf habit. 



The fronds are vividly green in colour. 



My thanks are due to the Rev. Charles Padley for the 

 illustration. 



