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ATHYRIUM FILIX-FCEMTNA. 



named by Mr. Svvynfen Jervis, of Darlaston Hall, the fortunate 

 possessor of this charming form. Lcn.afth of frond eighteen 

 inches, width four inches and a half. Pinnae narrowing from 

 the centre of the fronds to the base. Pinnae distant below, 

 and approximate near the apex. Pinnules briefly stalked, 

 broad and leafy in the lower half of the frond, deeply cut, 

 narrower and much more laciniated towards the apex of the 

 frond. The apices of the upper half of the frond abruptly 

 terminating in a long sharp point, almost microscopically dentate. 

 I am indebted to Mr. Swynfen Jervis, of Darlaston Hall, and 

 to Messrs. Stansfield, of Todraorden, for fronds. 



Fig. 417.— Pinna. 



Elworthii-splendens, Loioe. (Fig. 417.) — An interesting 

 multifid form, found near Nettlecombe by Mr. Elworthy. Pinnae 

 narrowing to their compact, rounded, multifid apices. Pinnules 

 sharply dentate, and dilated (often bifid) at their apices. My 

 thanks are due to Mr. Elworthy for fronds. 







Fig. 418,— Middle pinnae. 



Padleyt, Loice. (Fig. 418.) — A distinct form of the Lady 

 Fern, found in Ireland by the Rev. Charles Padley, of Beacon- 



