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2 hen manual contains no description of var. auritum, 
_ merely referring to it as an “ occasional sdicmiebrouity. 27? 
The seventh edition of Gray’s Manual, however, accu 
rately but very concisely describes the form in these 
words: “var. ouriium Willd., with the lowest segments 
— auricled.’”? 
_. Abroad, however, _and particularly i in Great Britain, 
2 atl attention has been given to fern varieties, aaa 
sonsiderable specializing has been done in this particu- 
Se ier ferorbing field. _ Meare Geperines the form in these 
Ferien (wild). This taasey has at the base of 
e lobes on their anterior side, that is next the rachis 
pper margin, a distinct lobule or auricle, ler 
which it takes its name. The a aril 
¢ i to its, appearance and size.”’3 
late. ( 1 > shows a frond auricled 
ok. ‘ 
Ds The distinguishing 
é ae or lobule, sacks 
anterior, and at other times to the pos- 
: iy She nase uricle i is eae 
