NEPHRODIUM. 
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nules, clustered on the high ground among grey rocks 
and heathery coverts, where the sward was interlaced 
with the twining stems of the Alpine Lycopod. 
Yar. Clowesii is another tasselled form, approaching 
Jervesii in character; it is peculiar to Worcestershire. 
Var. Bollandice has broad fronds and waved leaflets, 
but its principal distinction is its winged rachis. 
Yar. abbreviatum is a dwarfed form, with crisped leaf- 
lets. 
Var. angustatum is crested, and with narrow fronds. 
Var. incisum is a stately form, robust, and contracting 
near the apex. 
Var. Monhnanni is dwarfish, but of elegant form. 
Var. trapeziforme is distinguished by the brilliancy of 
its colour, which Mr. Lowe calls “ golden.” 
Var. recurvum is very small, and resembles some 
forms of Nephrodium cemulum . 
Var. giganteum differs from the normal form in the 
opposite degree, attaining a height of 4 feet by 10 inches 
in breadth ; it is found in Devonshire. 
Var. flexuosum is characterized by the zigzag form of 
the rachis, and also of the secondary rachis or pinnae 
stems. 
Var. erosum is a dwarfed form. 
Mr. Lowe describes eleven other forms : interruptum , 
cristatum, angustatum , productum , fur cans, var labile, 
depauper atum, serrato-multifiaum, paleaceum , imbrica - 
turn, Marsdenii, and Ruder i. 
When planted in the fernery, the common Male-fern, 
in all its forms, grows extremely well and luxuriantly, 
provided space be allowed for its roots, and a large quan- 
tity of sand be mixed with its compost. It is a great 
recommendation to it that it can bear sunshine. 
