142 LOMARTA DISCOLOR. 



linear, with a broad basal portion, giving the frond a singular 

 appearance. 



Sori linear, continuous, and of a pale reddish brown colour. 



Basal portion of the frond hirsute, with long, narrow, hair- 

 like scales of a dark brown colour. 



Length of frond from eighteen to twenty inches, the lower 

 two or three inches being naked. Width at widest part from 

 two to three inches. 



For fronds of this handsome Fern I am indebted to Mr. 

 Joseph Henderson, of Wentworth; and to Mr. E,. Sim, of Foot's 

 Cray. 



It is in the Catalogues of Messrs. Sim, of Foot's Cray; and 

 E. G. Henderson, of St. John's Wood. 



The illustrations are barren and fertile fronds from Mr. R. 

 Sim's plants. 



