Lowest pinna, upper side. 



CHEILANTHES BORSIGIANA. 



Reichenbach. 



PLATE XVI. A. 



Cheilanthes — From cheilos — a lip, and anthos — a flower, in reference 

 to the form of the indusium. Borsigiana — ? 



One of the most beautiful Ferns of recent introduction, 

 dwarf-growing, and to all appearance somewliat delicate. Quite 

 new, and very rare. 



An evergreen stove species. 



Native of Peru. 



The frond is twice pinnate, or pinnato-pinnatifid; the lower 

 pinnse bipartite, and the lower segments largest, decreasing in 

 length towards the apex; the under surface is densely covered 

 with a rich yellow farinose powder, whilst the upper surface 

 is sparingly farinose with yellow, especially along the veins. 



Rachis triangular; stipes ebeneous and slightly scaly. 



Length of frond three inches. 



For fronds I am indebted to Mr. J. Henderson, of Wentworth, 

 and Mr. R. Sim, of Foot's Cray. 



This species may be procured of Messrs. Sim, of Foot's 

 Cray, and Veitch, Jun., of Chelsea. 



The illustration is from a frond sent by Mr. J. Henderson, 

 of Wentworth. 



