74 POLYPODIUM DREFANUM. 



I'ecent '^Catalogue of Ferns," places it amongst the Polypodium 

 tribe, in the section Phegopteris. It has therefore been con- 

 sidered advisable to follow the latter authority, especially as a 

 careful examination has also convinced the author that ^ the 

 spore cases are naked. 



The present species is a noble Fern, with very bold, large 

 fructification, and capable of being made a fine exhibition 

 plant. 



An evergreen greenhouse species. 



Native of Madeira. 



Cultivated in the Royal Gardens, Kew, in 182r3. 



For a plant of this species I am indebted to Mr. E.. Sim, of 

 Foot's Cray; and for splendid fronds to Mr. J. Henderson, of 

 "Wentworth. 



It is in the Catalogues of Messrs. Sim, of Foot's Cray; Veitch, 

 of Chelsea; E. G. Henderson, of St. John's Wood; and A. 

 Henderson, of Pine-apple Place. 



The illustration is from a frond sent by Mr. J. Henderson. 



