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under-leaflets of the lowest pinnae much longer than the 
upper ones and subdivided into other little leaflets, as is 
the case in the Lophodia or Feathered Ferns. (See page 
29). The stalk is densely covered with scales. The leaflets 
of all, except the lowest pinnae, are of the ordinary form 
and are bristly on their edges. M. Chard, at Tat worth. 
11. Doubly serrated A. F. Biserratim, The leaflets 
are large, broad, and doubly serrated, distinctly stalked, 
and have bristles very conspicuous to the sight. The 
auricle is more deeply separated than the other lobes. The 
frond itself is rather broader than the generality of the 
Prickly Ferns. The stalk is long and the clusters on the 
back of the frond not so crowded as in some other cases. 
This is a large, handsome Fern and appears light and 
elegant, though the leaflets exceed the usual size of the 
species. This is not uncommon in most parts of the 
district. 
12. Much-divided A. F. JDivisilohum. The possessor 
of this plant can never mistake it. It is a fine plant, 
having a frond eighteen inches long and lance-shaped in 
form. Large as the plant is, the leaflets are subdivided 
into numerous minute ones, so that, though crowded and 
overlapping each other, they have an elegant appearance. 
All the stalks of every kind are intensely covered with red 
scales. This Fern, so striking and beautiful, is a rare plant. 
We shall not oft see its like again. Chard, at Tatworth, 
Hawkchurch, Lyme, Thorncombe. 
12«. Moly’s Much-divided A. F. Bivisiloibum Molyi» 
This differs from the preceding in having broader and more 
closely-set leaflets. The under-leaflets of two-thirds of the 
frond are twice as long as the upper ones, which are over- 
lapped by the pinna above. The stalk is long and the habit 
erect. M. Lyme. 
13. Bearded A. F. Aristatvm. The chief distinction 
of this variety is that it has long bristles, and these curl in 
an extraordinary manner, and when the plant is held up to 
the light, and carefully observed, the appearance is very 
peculiar. Axminster, Axmouth, Combe St. Nicholas. 
14. Variegated A. F. Variegatum. A plant has been 
found in the neighbourhood of Hawkchurch, which is 
