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ATHYRIUM FILIX-FCEMINA. 



the basal pinn?e the rachis becomes flattened out and distorted 

 in an extraordinary degree, and this distortion continues to the 

 apex of the frond. The pinnre and even the pinnules 

 branching in various ways, no two being alike. The lobes are 

 narrow-laciniate and dentate. For this distinct form I am 

 indebted to Mr. Willison. 



Fig 421. — Middle pinnas. 



CoNFLUENs MINOR, Lowc. (Fig. 421.) — This interesting 

 variety was raised from spores in the Fernery at Highfield 

 House. Dwarf in habit. Pinnae distant, broad, short, the 

 pinnules crowded and overlapping, the basal ones much larger 

 than the others. Sharply dentate. Frond symmetrical in form. 



Fig. 422.— Apex. 



SiNGULARE, Lowe. (Fig. 422.) — A singular variety, found 

 near Nettlecombe by Mr. C. Elworthy. The fronds are usually 



