88 DAVALLIA L0NCH1TIDEA. 



ovate lanceolate in form, deeply pinnatifid, and often pinnate 

 at the base; apices much acuminated. Pinnules very broad. 



Veins pinnate. 



Sori solitary, mostly in the axils of the teeth near the mar- 

 gin, very conspicuous. 



Rachis and costa flexuose. 



Caudex thick and creeping. Habit erect. 



Length of frond fifty inches; colour pale green. 



For fronds my thanks are due to Mr. J. Smith, Curator of 

 the Royal Gardens, Kew. 



It may be procured of Mr. R. Sim, Nurseryman, of Foot's 

 Cray, Kent. 



The illustration is from Mr. Smith's frond. 



