326 BRITISH FERNS 



XXXII 



Lastrea filix-mas, var. crispata Hodgson (Bai-iics) 

 The late Mr. J. K. Hodgson, Ulverstone. Lancashire. 1864. 



1 ft. 3 in. 



Syn. congesta ( U 'oil.') 



Syn. fluctuosa {Shtnsfielct) 



Its dark green colour, crisped pinnules, and compact habit give 

 to a well-grown plant of this variety a charming look. 



A remarkable dwarf crisped form of Jilix-nuis (now in the 

 possession of Major Jones) was found by Canon Swayne, of 

 Salisbury, in Carnarvon in 1874. 



