42 POLYPODIUM APPENDICULATUM. 



Lobes linear-obloDg, acute, or with a lengthened tapering 

 apex. 



This plant has the habit and general appearance of the Poly- 

 podium vulgare of Linnaeus, except as regards colour, and the 

 upper surface differs also in being frosted over with a diminutive 

 white pubescence, giving it a velvety appearance. 



To Mr. J. Yeitch, Jun., of Chelsea, my thanks are due for a 

 plant of this lovely Fern, and to Mr. J. Henderson, of TV^entworth, 

 for fronds. 



Mr. J. Veitch, Jun., appears to be the only Nurseryman at 

 present who has this Fern. 



The illustrations are from fronds off a plant in my own col- 

 lection; the fertile frond from Mr. J. Henderson, of Wentworth. 



