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Fig. 177. /.. «/. Nowelliana. 



Ramo-coronans, r. cristata. — Both raised by Mr. Barnes ; 

 splendidly crested and branched. 



Reflexa. — Found Coniston by J. Stewardson ; pinnae like 

 ringlets. 



Revolvens. — See concinnata. 



Simplex. — Found by Mr. Barnes in Mardale ; fronds like 

 P. vulgare, pinnae smooth-edged. 



Truncata (Fig. 179). — This very curious form, first found by Mr. 

 G. B. Wollaston near Tunbridge Wells, has fronds of perfectly 

 normal make, except that the tips of the frond and of the side 



