PLATE I. 



UNFOLDING OF THE BRACKEN LEAF. 



1. Crosier-like first appearance. 4. Group in various stages of expanding. 



2. Crosier uncurling. 5. Second leaflets expanding 



3 Lower leaflets expanding 6. Young Bracken leaves and Bluebells. 



rhntos. by W J. Lucas. H.A., F E.S. 



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