108 ASI'LENIUM FOLlOLOSUM. 



in texture, shining, and smooth. Stipes longish. Pinnnles 

 sessile; apex obtusely crenate. 



Rhizoma stout, erect, and clothed with dark brown scales. 



Length of frond from twelve to eighteen inches; width about 

 six inches. Length of pinnae about three inches. 



Sori serial and large. 



For fronds I am indebted to Mr. R. Sim, of Foot's Cray, 

 Kent. 



