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I am not aware to what extent, if any, crested forms 
of the Lady Fern are represented in the various her- 
baria and fern gardens. However, in the light of Dr. 
Butters’ conclusion, it is improbable that this par- 
ticular form has ever been given its proper name. I 
therefore wish to suggest that it be called 
ATHYRIUM ANGUSTUM var. cristatum var. nov. 
It is at once readily distinguished from the type and 
all other varieties by the crested pinnae and apex. The 
numerous (2 to 10) subdivisions of the pinnae are often 
again crested, giving the pinnae a plume-like appear- 
ance. The apex of many fronds bears such numerous 
crests that they are almost rosette-like in appearance. 
All of this is lost however in preparing specimens for 
the herbarium. 
Fruiting fronds have been produced freely but the 
spores have not been tested to determine their fer- 
tility. 
If by chance this form has been properly named 
elsewhere, the present notes will at least serve to call 
attention to what is likely to become known as the 
most beautiful form of this popular species. 
Quite a number of herbarium specimens have been 
prepared and will be given to those who care to send 
postage. 
State Norma Couiecs, KENT, OHIO. 
Commercial Fern Gathering 
STEWART H. BURNHAM 
Mr. Frank B. Tucker has published in American 
Forestry! an article on “Gathering the Spinulose Shield 
Fern,” the picking of the fronds of which paid for his 
1 Am. Forestry 25: 1226-2128, illus. July, 1919. 
