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warm conditions, though hardy under glass, we cannot omit these, 

 since both are very beautiful in make and cresting, on slightly 

 different lines. 



Grandiceps Barnes. — A very heavily bunch-crested form, 

 raised by Mr. J. M. Barnes ; a very fine variety. 



Fig. 150. Fig. 151. 



L. dil. Howardii (pinnae). 



Fig. 152. 



Howardii (Figs. 150, 151, 152). — A very extraordinary form 

 found at Castle Howard by Mr. Monkman and Mr. Stabler ; a 

 robust grower with the pinnae for the greater part of their length 

 greatly reduced in width, owing to the pinnules becoming short 

 and sub-cruciate ; a little on the lines of A . f. f. Fieldia ; unique. 

 Six strong plants were found. The young fronds present little or 

 no trace of the peculiar character, which is only assumed as the 

 plants attain a fair size. 



