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Apex of Frond. 



SCOLOPENDRIUM VULGARE, 



Var. Crenato-multifidum. 



Scolopendrium — Hart's-tongue. I'ulgare — Common. 



Crenato-multifidum— CxejisXe multifid. 



A HANDSOME form of tlie Hart's-tongue Fern, gathered by- 

 several persons in various limestone districts. 



Crenate on the margins, with a marginal line on the under 

 surface, and multifidly furcate at the apex. Narrow, and apices 

 pointed. Very scaly, especially near the midrib. 



Length from twelve to twenty-four inches, and from one 

 inch to one inch and a quarter broad. 



To Mr. Stansfield, of Todmorden, my thanks are due for 

 fronds. 



