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BRITISH FERNS 



Cristatum. — There are many forms bearing tassels at tips of 

 fronds and side divisions, which can only be classed under this 

 name, having no other distinctive features. 



C. Kilrushense. — This is undoubtedly the most beautiful 

 crested form yet found. Discovered by the writer at Kilrush, 

 Co. Clare. The tassels of both frond and pinnae are long and slender, 

 and divided again and again as in A . f. f. Victories, an uncommon 

 feature. 



C. Smithies. — Found in Wastdale ; a pendulous polydactylous 

 variety. 



P'ig. 61. A.f.f. cristato-polydactyhtiu. 



