84 POLYPODIUM FILIPES. 



Rhizoma exceedingly slender, filiform covered with lance- 

 shaped fuscous scales. 



Veins forked once or twice, and terminate within the margin 

 in club-shaped heads. 



Sori submarginal. 



Length of frond from two to four inches; colour dull green. 



This species was imported by Messrs. A. Henderson, of Pine- 

 apple Place. 



For fronds I am indebted to Mr. Thomas Moore, of the 

 Botanic Gardens, Chelsea. 



It is in the Catalogues of Mr. R. Sim, of Foot's Cray; 

 Messrs. A. Henderson, of Pine-apple Place; and Messrs. E. 

 G. Henderson, of St. John's Wood. 



The illustration is from fronds sent by Mr. T. Moore. 



