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ATHYRIUM FILIX-FCEMINA. 



pinnules distinct, the upper ones decurrcnt, with the base 

 confluent. Pinnae somewhat irregular, and tapering to a point. 

 Pinnules irregular in size and development, oblong, more acute 

 upwards, profoundly pinnatifid, having toothed lobes below, 

 and being inciso-dentate above. Teeth narrow and acute, the 

 dentation producing a fringed aj^jjearance. Sori short and 

 irregular, mostly situated at the base of the pinnules. An 

 illustration is unnecessary. 



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Fig. 314. 



Crispatum, Moore. (Fig. 314.) — A pretty crispated variety, 

 in the possession of Mr. Swynfen Jervis, of Darlaston Hall. 

 Fronds twelve inches in length, and three inches and a half 

 in width. Rachis somewhat bending. Pinnae on the lower 

 half of the frond opposite, and on the upper half alternate, 

 diminishing in length from the centre of the frond both 

 towards the aj)ex and base. Their apices blunt-2:)ointed. 

 Pinnules broad, leafy, and overlapping, their apices rounded 

 and dentate. My thanks arc due to Mr. Swynfen Jervis for 

 fronds. 



Fig. 315. 



CuRTUM, IVollaston. (Fig. 315.) — A pretty, compact variety, 

 found by INIr. Joseph Wood at Bowness. Fronds eleven inches 

 long, and two inches and a half broad in the middle. Very 

 regular in outline. Fronds narrow and broadly pointed. Pinnae 

 short and broad, and blunt at their extremities. Pinnules 



