138 GLEICHENIA MICROPHYLLA. 



Sori terminal, composed of three or four exserted, lax, de- 

 ciduous capsules or spore-cases, situated at the apex of a 

 veinlet, punctiform and naked. 



This species grows to the height of three or four feet, and 

 is of a rich green colour. 



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

 Royal Gardens, Kew; Mr. Moore, of the Glasnevin Gardens; 

 Mr. Sim, of Foot's Cray; Messrs. Rollisson, of Tooting; and 

 Messrs. Yeitch, of Chelsea. 



It may be procured of Messrs. Veitch, of Chelsea; R. Sim, 

 of Foot's Cray; and E. G. Henderson, of St. John's Wood. 



The illustration is from Mr. Veitch's frond. 



