18 ASPLENIUM BELANGERI. 



The sori are linear, occupying the exterior side of the linear 

 lobes of the pinnae; and, as always in this subgenus Darea, 

 they open on the outward side, that is, on the side turned 

 away from the rachis. The fructifications are produced over 

 the whole frond. 



There are, apparently, two forms of this plant in cultivation. 

 One introduced by Messrs. Yeitch and Son, from Java, is ap- 

 parently a more vigorous grower, producing longer and more 

 pendant fronds. The other reached this country from the con- 

 tinental gardens, and appears to be of smaller growth. The 

 form introduced by Messrs. Veitch, does not appear to have 

 the pinnules divided down to the midrib, as they are in the 

 other form. 



It is only known as a native of Java. 



It is as yet not a common Fern in gardens, although the 

 facility of propagation afforded by its bulbilles should render 

 it not difficult of increase. Probably many cultivators are not 

 yet aware of its claims on their attention. 



The following Nurserymen have plants on sale: — The Messrs. 

 Veitch, at Exeter, and at their Chelsea Nursery; E. G. Hen- 

 derson, of St. John's Wood; Booth, of Hamburg; Messrs. Rol- 

 lisson, of Tooting; and Messrs. A. Henderson, of Pine-apple 

 Place; R. Sim, of Foot's Cray; and Parker, of Hollo way. 



The plant is easily grown in a stove temperature, which it 

 requires. 



I am indebted to Messrs. Veitch, of Exeter; Booth, of Ham- 

 burg; A. Henderson, of Pine-apple Place; and E. G. Henderson, 

 of St. John's Wood, for plants; and to Mr. Henderson, of 

 Wentworth, for fronds. 



The illustration is from a frond given to me by Mr. Hen- 

 derson, of Wentworth. 



