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symmetrical, diminishing rapidly near the apex and in the 

 two basal pairs. Pinnules also symmetrical, profoundly and 

 evenly dentate. The apex of the frond terminating into a 

 flat fan-like multifid tuft. Sori abundant. Stipes scaly. For 

 fronds of this interesting slender variety I am indebted to 

 Mr. Barnes. 



Fig. 390.— Pinna. 



Plumosum-Jervisii, Lowe. (Fig. 890.)— An exceedingly 

 handsome variety, in the possession of Mr. Swynfen Jervis, of 

 Darlaston Hall, near Stone, Staffordshire. Large size, noble 

 looking, pinnse symmetrical, close, pinnules symmetrical and 

 close. A much-cut, broad-fronded, and very feathery-looking 

 Fern. I am indebted to Mr. Swynfen Jervis for the illustration. 



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Fig. 391 —Pinna. 



Plumosum-Barimesii, Wollaston. (Fig. 391.)— This beautiful 

 variety is perfectly barren, probably analogous to incisum, 

 Polypodium rulgare, var. Camhricum, etc. It was found in 



