NEPHRODIUM. 



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1ft. long, of a light green colour, somewhat stout, and clothed at their base 

 with large, dark brown, shining scales, which extend to about half the length 

 of the stalks (Fig. 129). The abundant and conspicuous sori (spore masses) 

 are disposed in rows near the midrib.— ffoo^er. Species Filicum, iv., p. 121. 

 Hooker and Greville, Icones Filicum, t. 102. Nicholson^ Dictionary of 

 Gardening, ii., p. 441. Eaton, Ferns of North America, i., t. 40. Lowe, 

 Ferns British and Exotic, vi., t. 28. 



Fi^. 129. Frond of Nephrodium Goldieanum 

 (i nat. size). 



N. (Lastrea) gracile — Las'-tre-a ; gTac'-il-e (slender). A variety of 

 N. sjjai'siim. 



N. (Lastrea) gracilescens — Las'-tre-a ; grac-il-es'-cens (very slender), 

 Hooker. 



A greenhouse species, native of Japan, China, and Northern India, and 

 of very graceful habit. Indeed, a great charm is imparted to it by the 



