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rachis, in the widest part only ten inches, although the longest
pinnæ are six inches and a half, which, if placed at r ig h t angles
to the stipes, would give a width of thirte en inches.
Sori naked, more or less oval, uniserial, and formed near the
apices of the frond.
Segments sharp pointed, five pairs, and an ultimate one.
Colour of frond b rig h t shining green.
I am indebted to Mr. J . Smith, Curator of the Koyal Gardens,
Kew, for a frond of this species.
I t is not in any of the N u rse rym en ’s Catalogues.
The illustration is from a frond forwarded by Mr. Smith.
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