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The Ferx Lover's Coiipaxion 



That it is a distinct species was first pointed out by Raynal 

 Dodge in 1880, and it later was named ximiilaiiim by Geo. 

 E. Davenport liecause of its similarity to a form of the 

 lady fern. It may be identified by its thin texture and 

 particularly by its simple ^eins. On account of its close 

 resemblance to the marsh fern, Clute would call it '"The 

 lance-leaved INIarsh Fern," instead of the irrele^'ant name 

 of ^Massachusetts Fern. Woodland swamps usually in 

 dee]) shade. New England to Maryland and westward. 

 Often found growing with the marsh fern. 



(3) New York Ferx 



Afipidium noirhorarcnse. Thelypteris xoveboracexsis 



Dryopicris noreburacennis. Xcphrudiiim norehoracense 



Fronds pinnate, tapering both ways from the middle. 

 Pinna; lanceolate, [jinnatifid, the lowest pairs gradually 



New York Fern. Aspidium noveboracense 



