A CTINIOPTERIS. 



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A. r. australis — aus-tra'-lis (Southern). Link. 



This much -admired form is in all respects a stronger and more vigorous 

 grower than the species just described. The habit of the plant, though quite 

 as compact, is not so stiff, the fronds frequently attaining a height of Sin. 

 The segments are less numerous, much more deeply divided, larger, and, 



Fig. 32. Actiniopteris radiata australis 

 (i nat. size). 



in fertile fronds, are subulate (awl-shaped) at the points ; they are also of a 

 darker green colour and very glossy. See Fig. 32. — Hooker, Species Filicum, 

 hi., p. 276. Nicholson, Dictionary of Gardening, i., p. 21. 



This variety thrives in a temperature lower than that recommended for 

 the species to which it is related. 



ADIANTOPSIS (Ad-i-an-top'-sis). See Cheilanthes. 



