13£ PTERIS GRANDIFOLIA. 



linear-acuminate, about one inch broad, and eighteen inches 

 long. 



Rachis and stipes pubescent, lateral, adherent to a creeping 

 scaly rhizoma. 



Sori linear, continuous, and very conspicuous. 



Length of frond from eight to ten feet; colour pale green. 



I have not yet been able to procure a plant of this species. 

 My thanks are due to Mr. Henderson, of Wentworth, for 

 fronds. 



This rare and magnificent species is not yet to be procured 

 of any of our Nurserymen. 



The illustration is from a frond forwarded by Mr. Henderson, 

 of Wentworth. 



