ATHYHIUM F1I,[X-F(EMINA. 



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Fig. 481. — Middle portion. 



Arctum, Lowe. (Fig. 481.) — A distinct, narrow, slender 

 form, raised from spores by Messrs. Stansfield, in the Vale 

 Nurseries, Todmorden. Length of frond ten inches, width one 

 inch and a half. Fronds nearly equal in width. Pinnae brief, 

 alternate, thin, mostly abrupt or dilate at their apices. Pinnules 

 cut to the rachides, various in form and size. Very leafy and 

 variously dentate, some minute, others conspicuous and laciniate. 

 My thanks are due to Messrs. Stansfield for fronds. 



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Fig. 482. — Upper pinna. 



Fig. 483. — Middle pinna. 



FoLiACEDM, Lowe. (Figs. 482 and 483.) — A lax form found 

 in Devonshire, by the Rev. Charles Padley, of Beaconfield, near 

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