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with the bright green colour of the other parts of the plant (Fig. 81).— 

 Lowe, New and Rare Ferns, t. 10. Nicholson, Dictionary of Gardening, 

 hi., p. 244. 



P. q. felosma — fel-os'-ma (heavy-scented), J. Smith. 



A strong-growing variety, introduced from Jamaica in 1822. It differs 

 from the species in its finer-cut foliage, which is of a dull green colour and 

 has a strong and peculiar scent. — Lowe, Ferns British and Exotic, iv., t. 2. 

 Nicholson, Dictionary of Gardening, hi., p. 244. 



Fig. 81. Pteris quadriaurita argyrasa 

 much reduced). 



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P. q. sulcata — sul-ca'-ta (furrowed), Link. 



This variety somewhat resembles P. q. felosma in general appearance, 

 though of much dwarfer habit and destitute of the strong odour which 

 characterises that variety. It was introduced from Jamaica into the Royal 

 Gardens, Kew, in 1841. Its fronds, which seldom exceed 3ft. in length, 



