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vigorous growth. The variegation consists of a linear band of silvery 
white, radiating in stripes which run through to the margin of the 
ot B. Victonre were much inclined to produce imperfect fronds, but as 
the plants have advanced they have grown out of that imperfection to- a 
Fig. 31.—PTERIS REGINA CRISTATA. 
pinnae. I. reginae cristata is a very prettily crested variety, hence very 
distinct. It is represented by fig. 31. 
The plants exhibited were raised from spores sown about a year ago. 
They have been grown in a moderate stove temperature. The seedlings 
great extent, and Mr. May now has a good batch of well developed 
plants. Being of slender growth it requires more care than many of 
the Pterises ; for one thing, overpotting should be avoided, also excess of 
moisture. 
