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sees it in the suburbs in situations where it cannot be 
trodden upon by grazing animals, such as under hedge- 
rows. It also thrives on clay banks almost washed by 
the salt tide. I have gathered on Waiheke Island a form 
that has a double row of seeds on each side of the midrib 
throughout. An easy fern to cultivate in Auckland; one 
of those that sowed itself in my garden. When once 
established it does not mind the blazing sun or a few 
weeks’ drought. Found also in Australia, Norfolk Is- 
land, and the Pacific Islands. 
(84) l ar. Milnei (Mr. Milne). Larger than D. 
media', fronds i to 2 feet long by 6 to 12 inches broad. 
Leaflets closely placed, narrowed into long tapering 
points. Seeds copious in two rows on each side of the 
midrib. Kermadec Islands abundant. 
