102 ASPLEMUM RACmRIIlZOX. 



at the extreme point; bi-tiipinnate, the pinnae being lanceolate 

 and frequently proliferous at the apex. Pinnules somewhat 

 ovate-obtuse, segments obovate-cuneate, bluntly crenate at the 

 margin. 



Rachis and stipes ebeneous, polished, slightly winged. 



Fronds terminal, being adherent to an erect fasciculate rhizoma. 



Length of frond from eighteen inches to two feet, colour 

 deep green. 



I am not aware of its being in any of the Nurserymen's 

 Catalogues. 



For a plant I am indebted to Mr. Downes, of Hillsbro', 

 Ilfracombe, and for fronds to Dr. Hooker, of the Royal Gar- 

 dens, Kew, and to Mr. Downes, of Ilfracombe. 



The illustration is from a frond forwarded by Dr. Hooker. 



