P O L Y P O D I U M V E R R U C O S U M .
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L en g th of frond from four to five feet; colour b rillian t green.
Hachis and stipes scaly, and being articulated on a creeping
rhizoma.
1 have n o t been fortunate enough to procure a p lant, h u t
my thanks are due to D r. Ho o k e r and Mr. J . Smith, for fronds.
As y e t the present rare species is not to be p rocured from
our Nurserymen.
T h e illustration of three pinnæ is from a mature frond forwarded
by D r. H o o k e r, of the Koyal Gardens, Kew.