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New Zealand Ferns 
(32) C.Milnei (Mr. Milne). A noble tree-fern, allied 
to C. mcdullaris, but sufficiently distinct to be classified 
as a separate species. Found only on the Kermadec 
Islands. 
Description . — Trunk 20 to 40 feet high, 1 foot in diameter 
at the base. Leaf-stalks stout, thickly clothed at the base with 
scales. Fronds numerous. 6 to 18 feet long by 2 to 4 feet broad, 
dark-green above, paler beneath. Seeds copious, rather large. 
Kermadec Islands : Sunday Island, abundant from sea-level to 
the top of the highest hills — 1,700 feet. 
