1S2 ACROSTICHUM AURITUM. 



Veins pinnate; the lower venules transversely anastomosing, 

 and forming elongated costal areoles, the superior venules being 

 free. 



Fronds erect; vernation fasciculate. 



Length of frond from five to ten inches. 



The fertile fronds all rise from a crown, giving the plant 

 a very pretty appearance. 



Sori confluent, covering the whole of the frond. 



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

 the Royal Gardens, Kew. 



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

 Foot's Cray; and Booth, of Hamburg. 



The illustrations are from Mr. Smith's fronds. 



