ROYAL FERN 



(Osinunda regalis) 



Frond 2 to 6 feet long. In crown. Sterile frond com- 

 pound. The pinnules almost entire and placed alternately 

 and distant from each other on the midrih. Fertile hlade 

 branching well up the raehis of the sterile portion. 

 Smooth shining stipe. 



Meadows . Common. 



CIOTAMON FERN 



(Osmunda cinnaraomea) 



Fronds 1 to 5 feet long. Sterile fronds nearly twice- 

 pinnate. In circle with fertile fronds in center. 

 Stipe and raehis of young fronds heavily coated v/lth a 

 woolly down. Usually a txift of down at base of each 

 pinna throughout the season. Pinnules pointed. 

 Swamps and moist woods. Common. 



