Fe rtile pinna, uppe r si<io.
GYMNOGRAMMA PERUVIANA, V a r . A RG Y R o r n r ixA .
M oo k e .
T L A T E V I .
Gym.nogramma-n^\&^ writing, in allusion to th e naked sori.
Peruviana—PQZruxitm. A r^ryrop/ij/Z/a—Silver-leaved.
A n exceedingly handsome silver-frosted Fern , and perhaps
the handsomest of the white-powdered species.
An evergreen stove Fern.
Native of P e ru and Central America.
The form of the frond is ovate, bipinnate, densely white-
powdered beneath, and copiously, although less so above; stalks
also covered with silvery white powder.
Veins frequently forked.
Ehizoma erect and fasciculate.
L ength of frond eighteen inches.
This species was introduced amongst orchids by Mr. Pass,
gardener to Mr. Brocklehurst, of The Fence, near Macclesfield,
several years ago. , .
F o r plants my thanks are due to Mr. Pass, gardener to
Mr. Brocklehurst, of The Fence, near Macclesfield, and to Mr.
E . Cooling, of the Mile-ash Nu rse ry , Derby.
I t may be procured of any of the principal Nurserymen.
I ’he illustration is from a plant in my own collection.