104 POLYPODIUM LONGISSIMTJM. 



Native of the Malayan Archipelago and Java. 



Fronds pinnatifid, segments alternate, except near the apex 

 of the fronds, where opposite, width less both towards the apex 

 and base. Linear-lanceolate; segments also linear-lanceolate. 

 The narrow decurrent portion which joins the midrib gives the 

 frond a curious appearance. Membranaceous. 



Length of frond thirty inches, four only of which is naked. 

 Width in widest part nine inches. Colour pale green. 



For plants my thanks are due to Mr. Joseph Henderson, of 

 Wentworth, and to Mr. E,. Sim, of Foot's Cray; and for fronds 

 to the former gentleman. 



It is in the Fern Catalogues of Messrs. E. G. Henderson, of 

 St. John's Wood; A. Henderson, of Pine-apple Place; Veitch, 

 of Chelsea; Sim, of Foot's Cray; and Booth, of Hamburg. 



The illustration is from a frond forwarded by Mr. Henderson. 



