HOOKER’S ICONES PLANTARUM. - THIRD SERIES.—VOL. VI. ie ee ater eu aes) een HOOKERS V/7 [CONES PLANTARUM: OR, FIGURES, WITH DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERS AND REMARKS, OF NEW AND RARE PLANTS, j SELECTED FROM THE KEW HERBARIUM. THIRD SERIES. i EDITED BY ‘Sir JOSEPH DALTON HOOKER, K.C.S.1., C.B., M.D., ERS. D.C.L. OXON., LL.D, CANTAB., DUBLIN, EDIN., AND GLOTT., CORRESP. MEMB. INST. FRANCE: %, LATE DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KE VOL. VII.,! OR VOL. XVII. OF THE ENTIRE WORK, PART I. 1601-1625, May 1886. Part IJ. 1626-1650, June 1886. Part III. 1651-1675, November 1886. Part IV. 1676-1700, January 1887. WILLIAMS AND NORGATE, 44, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON ; ayy 20, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET, EDINBURGH. | 1886-1887. Puiate 1601. GLEICHENIA MONILIFORMIS, Moore. Finices, Suborder GiLeicHENIAces. Gleichenia moniliformis, Moore, Ind. Fil. p. 11; candice erecto gracili ramoso, stipitibus elongatis castaneis nudis, frondibus linearibus latis, soris solitariis ad pinnarum basin anteriorem sitis, sporangiis paucis sessilibus paraphysibus paleaceis copiosis brevissimis inter- mixtis.— Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. tS Stromatopteris monsliformis, Metten. in Ann, ae Nat. Bot. ser, IV. vol. xv. p. 84, 3; Fourn. Fil. Nov. Caled. p. 268. Has. New Caledonia, Vieillard, 1571; Richards. Stipites 2-4 poll. longi. Lamina pedalis et ultra, 3-4 lin. lata, pinnis interdum 60-80-ju his is one of the most aleteeting of the endemic ferns of New Caledonia. It is so different from all the other Gleichenias that it has been regarded ne — and Fournier as forming a monotypic genus.—J. G. Bax Fig. 1. Sporange in an early stage. 2. Sporange in an advanced stage. 3. Fertile portion of fiond. 4. Sterile portion. A/I more or less enlarged. VOL. Vil. THIRD SERIES, B PuatTeE 1602. GLEICHENIA MILNEI, Baker. Finices, Suborder GuricHENIAces. Has. Aneiteum, Milne, 341; Macgillivray, 912; Vanecolla, C. Moore. Fig. 1. Portion of a pinna, life size, 2. Final segment, sterile. 3. Final segment, fertile. 4.Sorus. 5. Sporange, slit open. All enlarged. da wine iM 7 < x Gleichenia Milne Baker , ee ee a ef ee Oa ee ae) ek PiaTE 1603. DICKSONIA CHAMISSOI, Hook. et Baker. Fiticzs, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe Dicxsoniza. Dicksonia (Cibotium) Chamissoi, Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 50; paleis basalibus filiformibus mollibus brunneis, frondibus amplis del- toideis rigide subcoriaceis dorso pallide viridibus furfuraceis, pinnis oblongo-lanceolatis, pinnulis sessilibus lanceolatis basi pinnatis sursum profunde pinnatifidis, segmentis tertiariis oblongis integris multijugis, venulis erecto-patentibus furcatis, indusio inflexo rigide coriaceo, valva interiore lingulata exteriore duplo longiore. Cibotium Chamissoi, Kaulf. Enum. p. 230, tab. 1, fig. 14; Spreng. Syst. p. 127; Dae Tent. p- 69, tab. 11, fig, 8; Brack. Fil. p. 279 ; Moore, Ind. Fil. p. 259. Deki splendens, Desv. Prodr. p. 318. inonia splendens, Gandich. in Ann. Se. Nat. vol. iii. p. 507; Freyc. Voy. pp. 96, 369, ‘i; 21. Has. Sandwich Islands, Gaudichaud, Macrae, Barclay, Hildebrandt. Pinne Sas saan pedales vel sesquipedales. Pinnule 4—5 poll. longs, 6-9 lin. hie ie one of . most ogee & of the endemic ferns of the Sand- wich Islands. Two gene ve been founded ae it, Cibotiwm of Kaulfass, and Pinoniu of Gt ae —J. G. Bak Fig. 1. An entire pinna, life size. 2. Sterile tertiary segment. 3. —— segment, 4. Single sorus, with indusium. 5. Sporange. All more or less enlarged. Pl 1605. > See BRIN “ om A } ~ X Mae CAAA ‘ain — RAK AMAALT Vs > uw dy dla =) SSS = NY! JAllen del. Eaton. } Hymenophyllum Baldwinn PLATE 1612. HYMENOPHYLLUM GLAZIOVII, Baker. Finices, Suborder HyMENOPHYLLEA. ll B repente, stipitibus productis filiformibus glabris, frondibus lanceolatis bipinnatifidis ciliatis, rachi primaria alata, pinnis laxis ascendentibus lanceolatis ad alam stam pinnatifidis basi postice cuneato- truncatis inferioribus reductis, pinnulis laxis linearibus uninervatis simplicibus vel inferioribus farcatis, soris terminalibus, indusii valvis orbicularibus dense ciliatis. Has. Rio Janeiro, Glaziou, 7890. Stipites 2-3-pollicares. Lamina 6-8-pollicaris, medio 9-12 lin. lata. Received in 1875 from Dr. Glaziou, director of the Passeio Publico at Rio Janeiro, who has collected most assiduously in Southern and Central Brazil and the Amazon valley during the last fifteen Its nearest allies amongst well-known species are H. hirsutum and H. ciliatum.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Apinna, 3, A sorus with closed valves. 4. A sorus with valves of the indusium opened. 5, Sporange. All enlarged. J Allen del. Hymenophyllum Glaziovii, Baker. PuiaTeE 1613. HYMENOPHYLLUM TRIANGULARE, Baker. Fitices, Suborder HymEnopuyLuea. Hymenophyllum (Leptiocionium) triangulare, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 69; rhizomate filiformi longe repente, stipitibus elongatis filiformibus nudis, frondibus ovato-oblongis tripinnatifidis glabris, rachi primaria supra basin alata, pinnis ascendentibus basi postice cuneato-truncatis infirais maximis deltoideis, pinnulis inequi- lateraliter rhomboideis, segmentis tertiariis linearibus uninervatis argute serratis, soris paucis basi immersis, indusii valvis ovatis obtusis sub- ris. H. Mannianum, Mett.; Kuhn, Fil. Afric. p. 40. Has. Mountains of Fernando Po, alt. 3,000 ft., Mann, 333. Stipites 2-3-pollicares. Lamina 4-6 poll. longa, basi 2-2} poll. lata. Segmenta ultima 14-2 lin. lon - a. Discovered by Gustav Mann in 1860. It is allied most nearly to the New Zealand and Polynesian H. multifidum and H. bivalve— J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Pinnule. 3. Portion of pinnule. 4. Indusium. 5, 6. Sporangia. More or less enlarged. ae w) Hymenophyllum triangulare, Baker. PuaTe 1614. HYMENOPHYLLUM ARMSTRONGII, Kirk. Firices, Suborder HyMENOPHYLLER. Hymenophyllum Armstrongii, Kirk in Trans. N. Zeal. Instit. vol. x. (1877), p. 43, tab. 21, fig. A; dense ceespitosum, rhizomate filiformi longe repente, stipitibus brevissimis, frondibus parvis simplicibus vel ti 3 Has. New Zealand, Armstrong, Enys, Kirk, 618; Rowson. egy 1-2 lin. longi. Lamina 3-6 lin. longa, segmentis 3-1 lin. lati This i is one of the most interesting of the new ferns that have been discovered of late years in New Zealand. We first received it from Mr. Armstrong in 1868.—J. G. Baker Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Whole plant. 3, 4, 5, 6. Upper part of fertile segments, showing the sorus and indusium from different points of view. All enlarged. Hymenophyllum Armstrongu, Kirk. - PuaTe 1615, TRICHOMANES POWELLII, Baker. Finices, Suborder HyMENOPHYLLES. omanes Powellii, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 76; Tricho dense cxspitosum, rhizomate filiformi longe repente, stipitibus brevis- simis vel subnullis, frondibus minutis glabris furcatis vel palmatifidis, S = a Qu ol S 4 fa wm © a. BD m 2} a f a i) 8 B te =) ~ — Ae o o ie) B= 8 S =) =) Qu ® - B = = i fundibulari valvis brevibus rotundatis patulis, receptaculo breviter rto. Has. Mountains of Samoa, alt. 2,000 ft., Rev. J. Powell, Horne, 41. Lamina 6-12 lin. longa, segmentis 1 lin. latis Allied to 7. digitatum a nd the Mascarene T. ‘fabel latum. It was dis- covered by the Rev. T. Powell in the island of Upolu in 1864.— J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole pone life size, 2. Whole plant. 3, 4,5. Upper part of fertile segments. i va ' le y SS? St To,.() IN Wf IC’ ie \ ra F eat Wes lindsaya madagascariensis, Baker: PLATE 1630. ADIANTUM BALFOURII, Baker. -Finices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe Preripea. Adiantum Balfourii, Baker in Proc, Royal Soc. Edinb. inedit. ; candice breviter repente paleis parvis linearibus castaneis dense vestito, stipiti- bus contiguis elongatis castaneis nudis, frondibus lanceolatis glabris orbiculatis basi integris late deltoideis vel truncatis margine exteriore Has, Mountains of the island of Socotra, Balfour, 198; Schwein- furth, 544, 774. Stipites 4-6-pollicares. Lamina 4-8 poll. longa, 9-18 lin. lata. Pinne 6-12 lin. lates : This is the most remarkable new fern which was discovered during the recent exploration of the island of Socotra by Professor Isaac Balfour and Dr. Schweinfarth. It is nearest to A. lunulatum, but the pinne are opposite and nearly sessile.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. A pinna. 3, Portion of a pinna, Both enlarged. J.Allen. del. Adiantum Balfouru, Baker. Puate 1631. ADIANTUM GROSSUM, Met. Fiuices, Suborder Potyropiacez, Tribe Preripra, Adiantum grossum, Mett. in Planch. et Triana, Prodr. Fl. Nov. Gran. vol. ii. p. 296 ; rhizomate breviter repente paleis parvis brunneis lineari- subulatis dense vestito, stipitibus elongatis nitidis nigris nudis, frondi- bus lanceolatis glabris simpliciter pinnatis, pinnis 7—12-jugis alternis magnis petiolatis superioribus rhomboideis inferioribus semi-orbiculatis basi integris margine superiore irregulariter inciso-crenatis, venis liberis flabellatis, soris linearibus valde interruptis, indusio angustissimo gla- bro.— Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 472. p. Has, Andes of New Granada, 3,500-7,000 ft., Lindig. Stipites semipedales vel pedales. Lamina pedalis et ultra, 35-4 poll. lata etiolt supremi brevissimi, infimi 6-8 lin. longi. This is a very distinct species, nearest to the simply pinnate form of A. peruvianum, which has not yet been introduced into cultivation.— J. G. Baker Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2, 3. Soriferous portion of a pinna, enlarged. J Allen. del. Adiantum sgrossum, Mett. PuaTE 1632. ADIANTUM GRAVESII, Hance. Fiuices, Suborder Potrropiacesz, Tribe Preripex. Has. China; banks of the North river, province of Canton, Rev. J. Lamont (Hance, 18831) ; Ichang gorge, Maries. Stipites 1-1} poll. longi. Lamina 1-24 poll. longa, 4—6 lin. lata. Pinne 2 lin. late, petiolis 14-2 lin. longis. is tiny new Adiantum combines the segments of A. monochlamys with the habit of the dwarf varieties of A. lunulatum.—J. G. Baxur. Fig. 1, Whole plaut, life size. 2,3. Pinne. 4. Sorus and indusium. Enlarged. , Hance. esi Adiantum Grav J Allen. del. PuaTtE 1633. ADIANTUM MONOSORUM, Baker. Fiiices, Suborder Potypopracez, Tribe PreridEx. Adiantum monosorum, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 472 ; ; stipitibus cum rachibus atro-castaneis nudis nitidis, frondibus Has. New Caledonia, Herb. Macleay. Stipites 3-4 poll. longi. Lamina 6-8 poll. longa, camer 20-25. jugis 3-4 lin. longis, — castaneis ascendentibus 41 lin. longis. Allied to the well-known A. afine of New Zealand, but = dis- tinguished from all its sities by its solitary sori.—J. G. Bax Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Pinnule. 3. Sorus. Both enlarged. Baker. 7 Adiantum monosorum J Allen del. PuaTeE 1634. ADIANTUM SERICEUM, Laton. Finices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe PrERIDE. Adiantum sericeum, Eaton im Bot. Zeit. 1869, | . 361; candice sub- basi auriculatis sterilibus margine inciso-crenatis, venis liberis flabel- latis, soris linearibus, indusio angustissimo piloso.—Hook. et Baker, Snes Fil. edit. 2, p. 473. Has. Southern Cuba, banks of the river Curbani, near Trinidad, Wright, 3950. Stipites 2-4-pollicares. vert pedalis et ultra, deorsum 2-3 poll. lata. Pinnule terminales 9-12 li a A very distinct neo easily vesciiitaed by the persistent hairiness of both its surfaces.— Ba ht 1. Whole plant 2. Pinna. Both life size. 3, Pinnule. 4. Sorus. Both enlarged VOL. VII. THIRD SERIES. nsst = kets iS 4 S4 =o Nayes +f ast 7 r a J_Allen. del. m, Eaton. 1eeu Sér Adiantum PuaTE 1635. CHEILANTHES LIDGATII, Baker. Fitices, Suborder Poxypopiacez, Tribe PreripEZ. Cheilanthes Lidgatii, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. 475; rhizomate repente, stipitibus nudis stramineis, frondibus deltoider 2-3-pinnatis subcoriaceis glabris, pinnis superioribus lanceolatis, in- g la t . . . . . . tis, indusiis latis rigidis glabris oblongis segregatis vel confluentibus. Schizopteris Lidgatii, Hilleb. MSS. Has. “gelsem Islands, mountains of Oahu, only two plants seen, Hillebran Stipites pedales. i 15-2-pedalis, pinnis 18-21 lin. latis, seg- mentis ultimis 3 lin. lat This is totally different i in habit from all the known species of Chei- eae roa was regarded by its discoverer as the type of a new genus. ER. Fig. 1. A central pinna, /ife size. 2. Final segment. 3, 4. Sori, with indusia. Enlarged. J.Allen del. PLATE 1636. CHEILANTHES BOLUSII, Baker. Friuices, Suborder Potypopracea, Tribe PreripEz. Cheilanthes Bolusii, Buker (sp. nov.) ; rhizomate breviter repente paleis lanceolatis firmis nigris branneo-marginatis patulis dense vestito, “ed aeredags elongatis — rachibus atro-castaneis nitidis nudis, frondibus glandulosis, sere deltidele ascendentibus laxe dispositis | basi postice cuneato-truncatis infimis maximis, segmentis ultimis parvis incurvatis orbicularibus vel obovatis, venis pinnatis, indusio angusto glabro. Has. Cape Colony; south-western district on the banks of the Breede river at Darling bridge; Bolus, 2801. Gathered also by L. Kitching, Stipites 3-8 poll. longi. Lamina poll. longa, deorsum 1-2 poll. inne infime 12-18 lin. lon Allied to the Australian (. Siebert and the Indian OC. bullosa.— Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2, 3. Soriferous segments, enlarged. } Seo J Allien del. Cheilanthes Bolusn, Baker PuatE 1657. CHEILANTHES AUREA, Baker. Fitices, Suborder Potypopiacez, Tribe PrerIpEa. Cheilanthes (Aleuritopteris) aurea, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 476; caudice erecto, stipitibus caspitosis gracilibus castaneis deorsum paleis lanceolatis brunneis mem ranaceis vestitis, altimis obovatis vel obieaeia Perec venis liberis pinn hate: Baelini indusiis latis glabris so Sato confluentibus.—Hemsley in Biol. Cent. Amer. Bot. ok iii, p. 613, tab. evi. B. Has, Guatemala, Motagua valley, Salvin and Godman. gti 7 poll. longi. Lamina 3-4 poll. longa, segmentis ultimis 1-14 The vere pad ferns in the genus eee are the Himalayan £2. chrysophylla, Hook., and the Mexican C. a gene? an Neither of thm has yet been brought into ienino: aa. G. B ig. 1. Whole plant, lifesize. 2. Pinnule, showing upper surface. 3. Soriferous segments, under side. Enlarged. Ajien del JA Cheilanthes aurea, Baker. PLATE 1638. PELL/A PEARCEI, Baker. Fruices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe Prerivea. Pellea Pearcei, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 476 ; candice erecto, stipitibus ceespitosis nudis gracilibus castaneis ‘deorsum leis paucis lanceolatis sordide brunneis preditis, frondibus oblongo- lanceolatis bipinnatis membranaceis viridibus glabris, rachi primaria nuda castanea, pinnis sessilibus Moot de deltoideis basi postice Nadia techehewte infimis vix reductis, pinnulis oblongis integris ad- natis, venis liberis pinnatis pride ichanpeceuiitiie furcatis, indusio continuo crenato glabro Has. Andes of South Columbia; El Volcan, alt. 6,000 ft., Pearce. Stipites 2-3 Shao oe Lamina 2-3 poll. longa, 12-15 lin. lata, pinnulis 14-2 li Allied to = atic: P. Breweri and the Mexican P. Seemannt. . G. Bake 1. Whole plant, life see, 2, Pinna. 3. Pinnule. 4. Sori, with indusium rolled back. More or less enlarged. J.Allen. del. B earcel, Pelleea P PLatTe 1639. PELLZ/A KITCHINGII, Baker. Fruices, Suborder Potypopracea, Tribe Preripez. Pellea Kitchingii, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1880, p. 327; rhizomate repente, paleis lanceolatis brunneis membranaceis esis vestito, stipi- indusio angusto firmulo continuo persistente. Doryopteris Kitchingii, Kuhn in Pl. Hilleb. Ezsic. No, 4163. Has. Central Madagascar; Betsileo land, Kitching, Hillebrand, 4163. Stipites interdum genes et ultra. Lamina 2-4 poll. longa, seg- mentis ultimis 14-2 lin This is one of the ees futevonbag and distinct we bia new ferns discovered recently in Central Madagascar.—J. G. Bax pase, 1. Whole plant, life size. 2,3. Apex of pinne. 4. Edge of fertile segment. En J Allen del. Baker. il, g 1 Kitch Pelleea Puate 1640. PTERIS PHANEROPHLEBIA, Baker. Fiuices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe PreripEs. Pteris (Eupteris) svete. eta Baker in Journ. Bot. 1881, p. 36 udice erecto paleis paucis minutis lanceolatis brunneis pre- dito, rp eet cespitosis elongatis castaneis nudis, frondibus membra- is glabris viridibus simplicibus sagittatis gusiofi elongatis acutis rarissime trifoliolatis, sterilibus margine denticulatis, venis pinna atis venulis ascendentibus furcatis liberis, soris continuis, indusio angusto labro. Has. Central Madagascar, Ourtis, 126; Baron, 2634; Humblot, 256. ae dives 3-12 poll. longi. Lamina 6-8-pollica n habit to the well-known Brazilian "P. P. sagittifol, Raddi, but the veanty free.—J. G. Baker. 1, 2,3. Whole plants, life size. 4. Portion of fertile frond. 5. Portion of *eetile frond, with indusium rolled back. Both enlarged. Baker. ¥ Pteris phanerophlebia J Allen del. Puate 1641. PTERIS DECOMPOSITA, Baker. Firices, Suborder Potypopiace#, Tribe PreRIDER. Pteris (Eupteris) decomposita, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 479; stipitibus elongatis castaneis nudis, frondibus amplis deltoideis decompositis viridibus glabris, rachibus castaneis parce uninerviis interdum majoribus venis pinnatis, soris continuis, indusio firmulo glabro persistente. Has. Pernvian Andes; Muna and Pozuzo, alt. 10,000 ft., Pearce. Lamina 3-4-pedalis. Pinne infime 1-2-pedales This is one of the most interesting of the new ferns that were dis- covered by the late Mr. R. Pearce whilst travelling in South America on behalf of Messrs. Veitch. It is apparently tripartite, but it is very mete to judge of the general habit of these large ferns from her- m specimens. ere is no previously known species to which it is ‘each allied —J. G. B Figs. 1, 2. Portions of frond, life size. 3, Fertile ultimate segments, exlarged. : » Nl ) J-Allen dei. , Baker. Pteris decomposita PuateE 1642. PTERIS DOMINICENSIS, Baker. Fitices, Suborder Potypoprace#, Tribe PTERIDER. Pteris (Litobrochia) dominicensis, Baker (sp. nov.) ; stipitibus cum rachibus nudis stramineis, frondibus oblongo- lanceolatis simpliciter ore firmis a viridibus, pinnis 17-19 linearibus natis integris oppositis ascendentibus, ate eacirstlccoe panes iifevioribas brevissime seston infimis haud reduc venis areolas hexagonas anas antibus, soris latis e basi a gianacain apicem continuis, indusio aiiprintinasends glabro Has. Dominica, Baron Eggers, 960. ey bipedalis, 8-9 poll. lata. Pinna semipedales et ultra, 4-43, lin. Habit of P. longifolia, from which Se differs by its anastomosing veins and very broad sori.—J. G. Bak Fig. 1. Portion of frond, life size, 2, 3, 4. Portions of pinna, enlarged. VOL. VII. THIRD SERIES. coer Caco EO aa: 4 x ance FUT EN Sawenen ak r VL sce ie, Ror ; } i “a Teens! | gomin te f ™ J Bi pn ats Het ey nin Alege ol ah eshte crys sey on sre Pay { Peg aie teris ae 12 Kine ek PhLaTE 16438. LOMARIA BIFORMIS, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe PreriDEz. a biformis, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soc. vol. xv. p. 4 Soaring crasso scandente paleis membranaceis lineatigebalatts brunneis dense vestito, stipitibus brevibus stramineis vel castaneis, i Ss tilibus site kis pinnis linearibus integris Has. Forests of Central Madagascar, Meller, Pool, Kitching, Miss Gilpin, Miss H. Baker, Baron, 2645, Humblot, 543. Lamina sterilis seepe pedalis et oat Aeron centralibus 15-25 poll. longis, 3-4 lin. latis. Pinne fertiles ates. ne he most interesting oe the new ferns found lately in Central Madicgasbar. remarkable ns the great variety in the cutting of the barren fronds.—J. G. Bax 1. Base of stipes. 2, 3. Barren fronds. 4. Fertile frond. All life size. 5, ri Pinna of fertile frond, enlan ‘ged. H 2 RUS V, ji NY oS IS 3 “yh “Py ae | \ } ij if Shy Baker. PLATE 1644. LOMARIA CONCINNA, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe PTERIDEZ. sale oneien ribus Has. Formosa; Tamsui district, Hancock, 39. Lamina sterilis 9-10-pollicaris, re poll. lata, stipite 3—4-pollicari. Lamina fertilis 4-5-pollicaris, pinnis segregatis, — i ge at This is one of the new ferns discovered lately by . Hancock n Formosa. It is most pore allied to the Cesteak American L. snhiondis, ‘Baker. Sass G. Bax ig. 1. Sterilefrond. 2. Fertile frond. Both life size. 3. Sterile pinna, 4, Fertile staan Both enlarged. el. J. Allen. d Lomaria concinna, Baker. Puate 1645. ASPLENIUM POOLII, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potrpopiacra, Tribe ASPLENIER. Asplenium (Euasplenium) Poolii, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soe. vol. xv. 416; caudice erecto, paleis s ubnullis, st ipitibus nudis viridibus elongatis, frondibus “oblongo-laneeolatis simpliciter viridibus glabris, pin nis 5-11 la crenulatis sessilibus vel brevissime petiolatis apice ssepissime ‘proliferis basi sub- sequaliter angustatis, venis pinnatis venulis ascendentibus simplicibus vel furcatis, soris medialibus elongatis, indusio membranaceo glabro. Has. ogo forests of Central Madagascar, Pool, Kitching, Hilde- brandt, 3775, 4137. Stipites 3-6 poli. longi. Lamina semipedalis vel pedalis, pinnis medio -8 lin. latis, mac viccane interdum semipedalibus Allied to the Indian A. Wightianum, Wall. the Malayan 4. nn Blume, cal the Pelpaeasts A. Carruthersii, Baker.—J. G. B _Fig. 1. Apex of frond, showing proliferous pinne. 2, 3. Fertile pinnm. All life $tzé, J.Allen. del. Asplenuim. Pool, Baker. PLATE 1646. ASPLENIUM MACROPHLEBIUM, Baker. Fiuices, Suborder Potypopiacesz, Tribe ASPLENIEZ. Aspleni (Euasp ape ~rehimcol, Baker in Hook. A Baker, eC Fil. edit. 2, rhizo brunneis: membranaceis foe vecaeieeate stipitibus contiguis per viridibus deorsum parce paleaceis, frondi oblo ongo-lanceolatis simpliciter pinnatis glabris us pinnis "pnkeipagis sessilibus lanceolatis obtusis crenatis basi postice cun m Has. aes Po, alt, 2,000 ft., Mann, 338 ; Cameroon Mountains, Kalbrey Stipites 3-5 8 longi. Lamina 5-10 poll. longa, 2-24 poll. lata, pinnis 5-6 lin. fesse es A, tenerum, Forst., and A. lunulatum, Swartz. J. G. Baker. g. 1. Whole plant, life size, 2and 8. Pinne, 4. Portion of pinna, All more or ie enlarged. Da dN Sige rae alae eR RE RO Bane AS A geal Pina at Se eare See eee ners mye Cy J.Allen del. Asplenium macrophlebnim, Baker. PuLatE 1647. ASPLENIUM MICROPTERON, Baker. Fixices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe AsSPLENIEZ. Asplenium (Euasplenium) micropteron, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 488; candice erecto, paleis lanceolatis membrana- ceis clathratis nigresce ntibus, stipitibus brevissimis pense ceespi- tosis, frondibus lanceolatis bipinnatifidis firmulis glabris viridibus api issime caudatis radicantibus, eine abeeion bash sescilibcs lanceolatis basi postice eato-truncatis deorsum profunde sursum leviter pin- natifidis, pinnulis infimis anticis Flaten venis liberis ascendentibus, soris medialibus, indusio lato glabro. Has. San Luis, alt. 7, nel ft., Pearce; Paraguay, cascade of Mba- tobi, &c., Balansa, 344, 2 Lamina 3-6-pollicaris, cauda terminali 1-1}-pollicari, pinnis 2 lin. atis. Closely allied to the well-known Old World A, fontanwm, Bernh.— J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole plant, /ife size. 2, 8,4. Pinne, more or less enlarged. A Spl enium micropteron, Baker. Puate 1648. ASPLENIUM GLENNIEI, Paker. Finices, Suborder Potypopiacea, Tribe ASPLENIES. Asplenium (Euasplenium) Glenniei, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. ‘edit. 2, p. 488 ; candice erecto, paleis basalibus linearibus rigidulis cas- liberis pinnatis, soris medialibus oblongis, indusio glabro.—Haton in at Torrey Club, oe p. 29. thyrium m gracile, Fourn. Fil. Mew. p. 102. nga (Athyrium) gracile, Hemsl. in Biol. Oent. Amer. vol. iii. p. 634, n Mexico, Glennie; Rochers da Pedragal, Pfr of Mexico, Bourgeau, 252 ; Huachuca. mountains, Arizona, Lem Stipites 6-12 lin. longi. Lamina 3-4-pollicaris, medio 12-15 lin. lata, pinnis 14-2 lin. latis Clo osely allied to the last and A. Jontanum, Bernh. It is the Mexican ee Poywnigan under A. fontanum in ‘ Synopsis Filioum,;’ p. 216.— AKE Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2, 3. Pinne, enlarged. J. Allen del. Asplenium Glenniei, Baker. PuateE 1649. ASPLENIUM PTERIDOIDES, Baker. Fitices, Suborder Potyropiaces, Tribe ASPLENIE. Asplenium (Darea) pteridoides, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1873, p. 17 ibus lan i dentibus, soris marginalibus, indusio angusto glabro.— Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 488; Benth. Fl. Austral. vol. vii. p. 749. Has. Lord Howe's Island on Mount Gower, C. Moore, Fullagar. Stipites 3-4 poll. longi. Lamina semipedalis-sesquipedalis, medio 3-6 poll. lata. This is one of the curious new ferns that were discovered during the recent exploration for the first time of Lord Howe’s Island. It is very variable both in shape and cutting.—J. G. Baker. Figs. 1, 2, 3. Portions of frond, life size. 4. F ertile segment, enlarged. = je j YZ, e— \ J. Allen. del, Asplenium pteridoides, Baker. Puate 1650. ASPLENIUM PORPHYRORACHIS, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potypopiaces, Tribe ASPLENIES. Asplenium (Diplazium) porphyrorachis, Baker in Jowrn. Bot. 1879, sensim reductis, venis pinnatis venulis erecto-patentibus furcatis, soris medialibus elongatis infimis at tena indusio angusto glabro. plenium zeylanicum, Cesati, Fil. Born. p. 21, non Hook. Polypodium subserratum, Hook. Sp. Fil vol. iv, p- 202; Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 325. Has. Forests of North Borneo, Wallace, Beccari, Burbidge, Dr. oor Also fotind lately in Perak by Dr. Hose, Bishop of Stienpors and Sarawak. as cn gene 3-6 poll. longi. Lamina semipedalis vel pedalis, medio 14- l. lat This was first found in a sterile state ot Mr. A. R. Wallace, and supposed to be a Polypodiwm. The copious specimens more recentl Ssterbaet show it te be a Sdipledad Aiploncain near A. zeylanicum, 00 Bak Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2,3, Fertile pinne, enlarged. VOL. Vil. THIRD SERIES. J. Allen del. \ : AN a, Ey, Be Ae ws ‘ech ae Xe ; rt fs WAS ; F ‘oe! a oS Ni i Si 4 oe i j tM : = 2 5 ms Les me * » ~ Slay \ Wes ay , ; S ; hy WS wii ss “\i) . w \F. si s.\f J fs wks . SSS “tA WA 4 NEN ‘ a\¢ as: Ag % ~ ‘ : oy { Mf ‘ ? so AN TAG RR FD A Vira Webern 0 oak \“ip y fi; NENA ES) lk? . Ree tay 8 é _ th Fs all we ; Ek Heo oN <" f bat 4 ag \ 7 fo te ee Pam Sali) bos We \e ) i Wt. : % — mG Ms - ae, ‘i t/ 2 aw Jif Ps " ite: S ¥) Ls si J ¢ y a \ wy Nr A ANY f Pt f.< A. Nya : : ey eo FF fe Y : Zc ee, he ; vn £3 ‘ iv ii DL A i a = ig if | WaE RS > AS p : AVA yee Veil yiy PET LZ iid a S MY S ANS a } Uf f if Ve UY Les oy Ui fy <— Ty i ff WSS yj SS “Hy } a AEN a Poet fr : é pe J [x pat fh : Z r ee aan if itr Mi PUMEIGLE 1 Ae ats Lh bo fe } fish y LLIN, UY IT . WS SS NY WS Qs : e Asplenium porphyroraclus, Baker. Ee eee ae a a eS aie aaah PLaTE 1651. DIPLORA INTEGRIFOLIA, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potyroptaces, Tribe ScOLOPENDRIES. Diplora integrifolia, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1873, p. 235; rhizomate gracili nudo late repente, stipitibus brevibus nudis erectis basi erecto-patentibus simplicibus vel furcatis, soris e costé ad marginem productis.—Hovk. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 492. Has. Solomon Isles, Mrs. Burnett. Stipites 9-12 lin. longi. Lamina subpedalis, medio 7-8 lin. lata. The genus wha is allied to Scolopendrium, but the pairs of indusia, gig instead of springing from contiguous veins and meeting in the inter- Cart ae from both sides of the vein, and hide it till, they burst.— Fig. 1. Whole plant: life size. 2. Portion of frond: slightly enlarged. 3. Portion of frond. 4. Sorus: both much enlarged. VOL. VII. THIRD SERIES. J Alien dei Diplora integrifolia, Baker. Puate 1652. TRIPHLEBIA PINNATA, Baker. Fruces, Sub-order Potypoptacez, Tribe ScoLOPENDRIER. » Triphlebia pinnata, Baker in Malesia, vol. iii. oe a pag atis branaceis labris, pinnis panciiagis alternis saaibus tAnceolatis acuminatis integris basi equaliter cuneatis, infimis haud reductis, venis — erecto-patentibus seepissime furcatis, soris medialibus elongatis Scolo open ndrium pinnatum, J. Sm.; Hook. Sp. Fil. vol. iv. p. 2; Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 247. Has. Philippines, South Camarines, Owming, 187 ; Island of Leyte, Cuming, 311. audex ignotus. Lamina pedalis vel 7 ae Pinne semi- aes et ultra, 15-18 lin. late. Sori 5-6 lin. longi. This is selected peed to illustrate the structure of the new genus Triphlebia, ata Oe escribed lately in the Malesia, as above cited. Sig ri has dis phen and figured two new — es, and Scolo- pendrium soni etc Presl., is a fourth.—J. G. Bax Figs. 1-2. Portions of frond: life size. 3. Portion of a fertile pinna: enlarged. i J.Aqlen del. + Triphlebia pinnata, Baker. PLATE 1653. SCOLOPENDRIUM BALANSA, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopraces, Tribe ScOLOPENDRIES. runneis linearibus vel feetolisis acuminatis coat Noadiius — oblongo-lanceolatis integris membranaceis glabris basi t is vel deltoideis e medio ad a cem, sensim attenuatis, venis pean bus erecto-patentibus extrorsum in areolis hexagonis anastomo- santibus, venulis inclusis nullis, soris siediatibes valde ‘jneequalibus. Has. Paraguay; granitic rocks of the Cerro San Tomar, near Paraguari, Balansa, 2885. Stipites 1-5 poll. longi. Lamina 6-10-pollicaris, infra medium 2 poll. lata. Nearly allied to the well-known Brazilian Scolopendrium brasiliense, unze. Fig. 1. Tuft of fronds: /ife size. 2, Portion of frond, with sorus: enlarged. BO org te NAY FF the} WHNGIGGA Ne 7; M1 Wi Wy), / Wy Af fs J.Atlen del. aker opendrium Balansze B Scol Puate 1654. ASPIDIUM MACLEAII, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopracra, Tribe ASPIDIER. Aspidium (Polystichum) Macleaii, Baker (sp. nov.) ; candice erecto, stipitibus elongatis cespitosis prope asin paleis lanceolatis mem- us mag t=} latis simpliciter arena LS glabris, pinnis multijugis sessilibus confertis lanceolatis acuminatis breviter pec ana Puan ee basi antice auriculatis pets stice Sihaain trcsibatie venis pinnatis venulis paucijugis liberis ascendentibus obscuris, soris medialibus uniseriatis vel irregulariter biseriatis, indusio parvo glabro subpersistente. Has. Transvaal, in damp valleys of the Drakensberg range, &c.; McLea (Bolus 3080), Ayres (Sanderson), C. Mudd. Stipites pedales. Lamina 14-3- ‘pedalis. Pinne 40-60-juge, cen- trales 4-7 poll, longw, supra ‘bas asin 5-6 lin. late; inferiores paulo breviores A hess distinct new species from the South African goldfields, allied to the North-weste merican A. munitum and the Madeiran A. fal- cinellum.—J. G. Haves: Fig. 1. Portion of plant. 2. Fertile pinne: life size. 3, Base of fertile pinna. 4. A single sorus, with indusium : enlarged, J Allen. del. Aspidium Macleau, Baker Puate 1655. ASPIDIUM CRASPEDOSORUM, Maxim. Finices, Sub-order Potypopiacez, Tribe AsPIDIES. Aspidium (Polystichum) craspedosorum, Mazim. Decad. vii. p. 341; caudice erecto, stipitibus brevibus dense czspitosis eee ianbeotatie ‘ ; : : in pinnarum lateribus superioribus sepe solum productis, yrs magno peltato saree —Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 492. Has. Japan, — eL toca ates Hope, Dickins, Maries ; South- eastern Manchuria, Mazimowicz, 71; North China, Ross, Dawid (2272), Hance (17013), Webster. 3 ihe apes 1-25 poll. longi. Lamina 3-6-pollicaris, medio 9-12 lin. very distinct species, widely spread in North- erase mer remarkable for its very large persistent bullate indusia.—J. G. B Fig. 1. Tuft of frond: life size. 2-3. Fertile pinne. 4. Indusium: enlarged. J_Alfen del. Aspidium craspedosorum, Maxim. PLATE 1656. ASPIDIUM BAKERIANUM, Atkinson. Fiuices, Sub-order Potyropiacea, Tribe AspIDiIEa. Has. Temperate region of the Central and Eastern Himalayas, Thomson, Strachey and Winterbottom, Edgeworth, Duthie, 0. B. Clarke, &c. Stipites semipedales et ultra. Lamina sesquipedalis vel bipedalis, medio 6-10 poll. lata. Intermediate between A. Presecottianum, Hook., and A. angulare, Swartz.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Apex of frond. 2. Tuft of stipes she > life size. 3, Sterile pinnule: enlarged. 4. Fertile pinnule: life size. 5. The same: enlarged, ee er ee Dy : ty = y Y WW J. Allen, del. Bakerianum, Atlains. spidium A PLaTe 1657. ASPIDIUM MULTIFIDUM, Mett. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopiacrz, Tribe AsPIDIEZ. pidium (Polystichum) multifidum, Mett. in Fil. Lechler, No. 3060 ; Sinise erecto, stipitibus erectis cespitosis deorsum paleis magnis patulis lanceolatis firmis brann een a ge vestitis, ool. pinoulis weet iealenin ovatis basi po srt cop eae eae seg- mentis tertiariis ehteieg flabellatim dissectis, venis obscuris, soris Ste oe glabro.— Hook. Sp. Fil. vol. iv. p. 35; Hook. et Baker, Syn. l. p. 25 Palyittan Pearcei, Philippi in Linnea, vol, xxiii. p. 305. Has. Chilian Andes; Lechler, Downton, Pearce, Dr. Rk. O. Cunning- ham, &e. Stipites cai wrong et ultra. Lamina sesquipedalis vel bipedalis, medio 6-10 poll. 1 This is a very handsome plant, with fg habit of A. angulare, but much more finely dissected.—J. G. Bax Fig. 1. Portion of frond: life size. 2. Pinnule: — 3. Fertile segment, with a single sorus: enlarged. 4. Base of stipes: life si Allen dei. m, Mett. Aspidium multfida PuaTeE 1658. NEPHRODIUM LONGICAULE, Baker. Fizices, Sub-order Potypopiacez, Tribe AspIpIEZ. Nephrodium (Lastrea) longicaule, Baker in Jowrn. Bot. 1881, p. 204; candice elongato decumbente paleis parvis firmis lanceolatis Has, New Granada, mountains of the province of Antioquia, Kalbreyer, 1454. Stipites semipedales et ultra. Lamina pedalis vel sesquipedalis, medio 14-2 poll. lata. This very distinct species was discovered by Mr. Kalbreyer in 1880, when on a collecting expedition for Messrs. Veitch.—J. G. Baker. _Fig. 1. Entire frond. 2. Caudex, with base of stipes: both life size. 3. Central pinna, 4,5, 6. Sori, with indusia: both enlurged. J-Allen del. Lt LLLLES et Nephrodium longicaule, Baker. Puate 1659. NEPHRODIUM DICKINSII, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potyropiacem, Tribe AspiDIEA. Nephrodium oesou Dickinsii, Baker ; caudice erecto, stipitibus ia cespitosis prope basin paleis firmis lanceola is nigro- ru m copiosis predito, pinnis lanceolatis multijugis sessilibus inciso-crenatis basi tru is, inferioribus sensim minoribus, venis primariis venulis paucijugis ascendentibus, soris parvis medialibus, indusio parvo Aspidium Dickinsii, Franch. et Savat. Enum. Fl. Jap. ii. pp. 236, 29. Has. Japan, Maximowicz, Dickins, Bissett. Stipites 6-9 poll. longi. a 1}-2-pedalis, medio 6-8 poll. lata. Pinne centrales 6-8 lin. lat Allied to the common Indian N. hirtipes, Hook., and N. cuspidatum, Baker, and the Chinese WV. decipiens. It was named after ae et D ickins, now Assistant Secretary to the University of London, who whilst resident for many years in Japan paid special osm to s.—J. G. Baker, 1, Apex of frond. 2. Base of stipes, with paler. 3. Central fertile —— all A size. 4. Portion of Seite y pinna, showing sori and indusia: enlarye VOL. VIL. THIRD SERIES. L o LL A AV SON : YY : ES - . rQ D & rs) et (an = 3 aoe rd O fH a OQ, o ra J-Allen, del. Puate 1660. NEPHRODIUM SUBCRENULATUM, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potyropracen, Tribe AspipiEs. Nephrodium (Lastrea) subcrenulatum, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soc vol. xvi. p. 202; stipitibus gracilibus nndis castaneis, frondibus mem- Haz. Forests of Central Madagascar, Miss Helen Gilpin. Caudex ignotus. Stipites completos haud vidi. Lamina sub- pedalis. Pinne centrales 8-9 lin. late. This is one of the many new species discovered recently in Central Madagascar. It is allied to the Tropical American N. chrysolobum.— J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole frond. 2. Lower pinna: both life size. 3. Two fertile pinnules: enlarged, 4, Fertile pinnules: more enlarged, iy VY a) aN nge Or nel. ee " We fs iY VY oe F y a Iss de ad 7 ae ‘J-Allen del. Nephro dium s ub er enulatum, Baker. Piate 1661. NEPHRODIUM PRENTICEI, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potyroptacea, Tribe AspPIDIER. oe —— Prenticei, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, 3 candice erecto, stipitibus ceespitosis stramineis tibus basi attenuatis, infimis haud reductis, pinnulis lanceolatis co tiguis falcatis, venulis multijugis erecto-patentibus simplicibus, soris parvis supramedialibus, indusio persistente ciliato. Lastrea Prenticei, Carruth. in Seem. Fl. Vit. p. 359. Has. Fiji isles, Horne, 1003; Milne, 247, Stipites semipedales et ultra. Lamina 1-2-pedalis. Pinne interdum semipedales. A native of the Fiji isles, nearly allied to the ihe cia and variable Tropical Asian N. calearatum, Hook.—J. G. Bak Fig. 1. Apex of frond. 2, Base of stipes: both life size. 3. Fertile pinnule: enlarged. 4, Portion . tele pinna: life size, 5. Portion of pinnule, to show indusium ; much eniar. ‘ged. d Allende. Nephrodram Prenticei, Baker. PLATE: 1662. NEPHRODIUM BUCHANANI, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopiacez, Tribe ASPIpIEZ. Nephrodium (Lastrea) Buchan edit. 2, p. 498; caudice erecto, stamineis paleis lineari-subulati apicem preditis, frondibus bus integris basi confluentibus, venis pinnatis venulis paucis ascenden- tibus inferioribus fu sistente, Nephrodium eximium, Cordemoy inedit. Lastrea crinita, Boivin inedit, Has. Nottingham Bush, Natal, alt. 4000-5000 ft., Buchanan and McKen ; Transvaal, McLea; Bourbon, Cordemoy, Delisle, Balfour ; Central Madagascar, Helen Gilpin. Allied to the Cape N. inequale, Hook., and the Indian peninsular N. pulviniferum, Baker (Lastrea, Beddome).—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Portion of frond: life size, 2. Final segment: enlarged. Nephrodium Buchanaru, Baker. Puate 1663. NEPHRODIUM MAGNUM, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potypopracegz, Tribe AsPIDIER, Nephrodium (Lastrea) magnum, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1884, p. 142; frondibus magnis bipinnatis firmulis viridibus glabris, pinnis oblongo- lanceolatis rachi minute paleaceo, infimis latere inferiori productis pinnulis multijugis sessilibus lanceolatis pinnatis, segmentis tertiariis oblongo-lanceolatis obtusis crenatis segregatis basi adnatis, venulis erecto-patentibus seepe furcatis, soris medialibus, indusio parvo glabro subpersistente. Has. Forest of North-west Madagascar, Humblot, 265. ce pedales vel sesquipedales. Pinnule 3-4 poll. longs, seg- aontip tertiariis 5—6 lin. longis. large subarborescent species, most resembling the E penciegs varieties of the Tropical American N. villoswm, Presl._J. G. B Fig. 1. Lower front of pinna: life size. 2. Barren segment. 3. Fertile segment: enlarged, Saaegds \ \ “CCL dl ue : : ‘| : % \ AKS ar vas < SANS legs” Lobe J. Allen del. Baker. ephrodium magnum, = Puate 1664. NEPHRODIUM BAKERI, Aavrringt. Finices, Sub-order Potypopiacez, Tribe Asrrpiaz. ice erecto, stipitibae cwspitosis recede caieral r pin s ad apicem ana- oem soris parvis medialibus, indusio minuto membranaceo hispido. Has. Philippines; mountains of Panay, Steere. Stipites 2-4-pollicares, Lamina semipedalis, supra medium 9-12 lin. lata, Allied to the West Indian N. scolopendrioides, Hook. : life size. Fig. 2. Portion his oo frond: enlarged. 3, Portion, diets se myer indusium : much enlarg INK 1 iss! il) JLT ‘ Sa am ,, J Allen del. Nephrodium Baker, Harringt. a = (“SD y 4 Oye x Gat “eh eseee 7, A AND 5 PLate 1665, NEPHRODIUM HEDERZFOLIUM, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopiacez, Tribe AsprpIE#. Nephrodium (Sagenia) hedeiefolium, Buker in Jowrn. Linn. Soe. vol. xix. p. 295; stipitibus elongatis gracilibus nudis castaneis, tifidis, segmentis paucis latis ovatis acutis, infimis multo max ineequilateralibus postice valde productis profunde lobatis, veni parvis anastomosantibus, soris inter costam et marginem regulariter uniseriatis, indusio membranaceo glabro fugaci. Has. Solomon Isles, Rev. R. B. Comins. Stipites 6-9 poll. longi. Lamina 5-6 poll. longa et lata. Allied to meses known Mauritian Nephrodium (Sagenia) Pica, Baker.—J. G. B : Frond: life Portion of frond, showing mature sorus, with digcece fallen. 3, este of tnt with young sori: both enlarged. tA LES Saas >Y- Lys J i SS ee epee ec lame, LaF) LeR5 3 5 at = TK ‘ ee) ? es “kor Seat (AS biibse sf PM gone ‘ WX, 2 “ = t Cc LE gs S525 eis Ne? POLO | Se AA — are SO PA p A Ree gins Fon Te aK i. OY, j Apt / ‘) > J.Allen. del. Nephrodium hederzefolium,Baker. Puate 1666. NEPHRODIUM TRIPARTITUM, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potyropiacem, Tribe AsPiDIEX. Soe arate (Sagenia) tripartitum, Boker in Journ. Bot. 1879, 296; caudice erecto paleis licibus vel postice productis basi lobatis, venis primariis parallelis ascendontibus flexuosis, intermediis pi er anastomosantibus venulis liberis inclusis productis, oes inter venas primarias regulariter biseriatis, indusio membranaceo ro. Has. Fiji Islands; steep earthy banks at Lara Laru Bay, Vanua Levu, Horne, 562. Stipites — Lamina 6-8 poll. longa, Ven primarie 3-4 lin. inter se distantes This is one amongst the many + itera ferns pone thaty by Mr. ohn Horne, of the Mauritian Botanic Garden, ing his recent explorations in Fiji. It is ont to the Indian aA Malayan N. variolosum, Baker.—J. G. Bax Fig. 1. Fronds, 2. Stipes. 3. Tuft of sti ipes: life size. 4. Portion of fertile segment: enlarged. 5. The same, much enlarged, showing indusia Sy Se NES = a | aa ; ae | . Oe ie Agta, Sets italse Be Ae \ . ar BEeae eat trate «aa AA) eT $ er alle. . J Allen “Gel. tripartitum, Baker. Nephrodium Puate 1667. POLYPODIUM MAXIMOWICZII, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopracez, Tribe Potyropres. Has. Japan; high mountains of the island of N ippon, Mazximowicz, Hancock. Stipites 2-3-pollicares. Lamina pedalis et ultra, medio 8-12 lin. lata. This is one of the few endemic ferns of the high mountains of Japan. It is one of the two species on which Dr. Hance founded his genus Ptilopteris, the other being my Aspidium reductum.—J. G. BAKER. Fig. 1. Whole plant: life size. 2. Sterile pinna. 3. Portion of fertile frond. 4, Fertile pinna. §. Lobe of pinna, with sorus : all more or less enlarged. VOL. VI. THIRD SERIES, M RD : oh 0 Lay ‘ (\ a yy Reco Ti yuu iN ny a i \ fh \S &L ~, PuaTeE 1668. POLYPODIUM KRAMERI, Franch. and Savat. Fiticres, Sub-order Potypopiacez, Tribe Potyropina. Polypodium (Phegopteris) Krameri, Franch. ef Savat. Enum. Pi. ap. vol. ii, p. 244; rhizomate gracili late repente paleis parvis Has. Mountains of Japan, Bissett. Received also from Professor Eaton, and a drawing from Dr. Franchet. Stipites 3-4 poll. longi. Lamina semipedalis et ultra. A very distinct species, with the habit of the European P. Phegopteris. It has been brought into cultivation both in Britain and the United R. States.—J. G. Baxr Fig. 1. Whole plant: life size. 2. Primary segment. 3, Lobe of lower pinna: both enlarged. J Allen. del. Franch,et Savat. } Polypodium Kramen Puate 1669. POLYPODIUM OBLITERATUM, Swartz. Fiices, Sub-order Potyropraces, Tribe Porreopira. Polypodium (Goniopteris) obliteratum, Swartz Fl. Ind. Oce. 166 60, 2004 ; caudice erecto, stipitibus longissimis abs stramineis B. Cuba, 0. Wright, 1098. Jamaica, Macfadyen, Jenman. Mexico, Iiebmann. Guadeloupe, L. Herminier. We owe pas identification of this with the type of Swartz to Mr. is a near ally of the common and variable P. Gebapokiak Sw.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Apex of frond. 2. Base of stipes: life size. 3. Portion of fertile pinna, 4. Lobe, with sori: both enlarged. — of IS] il V7. G If Po typ outm obliteratum, Sw. Piate 1670. POLYPODIUM TATEI, Baker. Fintces, Sub-order Potypopiacem, Tribe PotyPopieZ. venulis liberis inclusis multis productis, soris globosis superficialibus Sparsis multis submarginalibus. Has. Nicaragua; forests of Chontales, Ralph Tate. Caudex ignotus. Lamina 2-3-pedalis. Pinne infime subpedales, medio 12-15 lin. late. This very distinct and interesting species was discovered by Pro- fessor Tate when he visited the gold-mines of Chontales in 1868.— KER. Fig. 1. Portion of apex of frond; life-size. 2, Small portion with sorus; enlarged. Ww SOR Sie. ‘ Me MESS WIS 2s ah Be MN Or BP ca PN os. 6 Polypodium Tatei, Baker. Puate 1671. POLYPODIUM EGGERSII, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potyropiacua, Tribe PoLypopied. Polypodium (Eupolypodium) Eggersii, Baker (sp. nov.) ; caudice basi adnatis, inferioribus sensim minori us, venulis 5—6-jugis erecto- patentibus simplicibus, soris magnis globosis superficialibus medialibus. Has. Dominica, Baron Eggers, 937. Stipites 1-2 poll. longi, Lamina 3-4-pollicaris, medio 9-10 lin. lata. Intermediate between two well-known West Indian types, P. pendulum and P. suspensum.—J. G. BAKER. Figs. land 2. Fronds: life size. 3. Fertile pinna: enlarged, 4. A single capsule: — much enlarged. Fo € Li ~ a oO e ia 2 Polypodium Eggersu PLaTE 1672. POLYPODIUM POZUZOENSE, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopiacea, Tribe Potypopiez. 1 atis vel spe pinnatifidis lobis gularibus, venulis erecto-patentibus immersis occultis, soris globosis superficialibus, Has. Cordilleras of Pozuzo, alt, 8000 feet, on trees, Pearce, 248. Stipites 1-2 poll. longi. Lamina pedalis vel sesquipedalis. This curious species was discovered by Mr. Richard Pearce, in 1863, when on a collecting expedition on behalf of Messrs. Veitch. It is allied to the Peruvian P. myriophyllum, Mett. Fig. 1. Frond. 2. Large pinna; doth life size, 3. Portion of pinna: enlarged. J.Allen del a eo) “a AQ o me F oO N : oO Py § = a, S je) AY Pate 1673. POLYPODIUM TORULOSUM, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potypopracea, Tribe PoLypopres. Polypodium (Eupolypodium) torulosum, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soc. - p. 204; i i : vol. xvi stipitibus brevibus is gracillimis pilusis, frondibus parvis pendulis firmulis lanceolatis viridibus pil sis, pinnis multiju natis ascendentibus linearibus integris vel pinnatifidis, venis occultis immersis, soris superficialibus globosis, Polypodium muscicola, Oordemoy MSS. Has. Central Madagascar, Miss Helen Gilpin ; Bourbon, Cordemoy, Delisle. Stipites 1-1} poll. longi. Lamina 3-6-pollicaris, medio 4—12 lin. lata. Allied to the Brazilian P. achilleefolium, Kaulf. Interesting geo- graphically as being a species common to the mountains of Bourbon and Central Madagascar.—J. G. Baker Fig. 1. Whole plant: life size, 2. Pinna. 3. Portion of pinna: enlarged. a “ yes ; rors : Te ie ee PORTER gt hi Pa Ade, Da SOE age pF » ok thay ‘< S gti ine es Ba ss ee hey ' oe al Ty ry eS: x : ag oe Tat sie Pe 4 te i ZF tod Baker. dium torulosum, Polypo Puiate 1674. POLYPODIUM NOV#-ZEALANDIA, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopracea, Tribe POLYPODIES. lanceolatis simpliciter ar firmulis viridibus glabris, pinnis multi- jugis lanceolatis basi late adnatis, venis gracilibus immersis obscuris — fiibcicnndacntibus, soris magnis globosis superficialibus media- Has. New Zealand ; mountains of the Upper Waikoto district, alt. 2500 ft., Cheesman. Stipites semipedales vel pedales. Lamina 1-4-pedalis, medio 6-12 poll. lata. An interesting new species of the group of Polypodium Phymatodes. It is fully described, = not named, by Mr. Cheesman, in a paper in the Transactions of t € New Zealand Institute, vol. x. ~~ J. G. Baker Fig. 1. Portion of frond. 2. Rhizome, 3. Pinna, showing veining: Jife size. 4, Pestion of fertile pinna: enlarged, J Allen del. O sdium nove -zelandie Baker Polyp Puate 1675. POLYPODIUM MACROCHASMUM, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopiacrem, Tribe PoLypopiEz. a ae (Phymatodes) macrochasmum, Baker in Jowrn. Bot. 1880, nity rhizomate late repente paleis linearibus ferrugineis taut cates is dense vestito, stipitibus strictis elongatis nudis, frondibus stilongee:- daltoiidols simpliciter pinnatis rigidulis viridibus elabris, erie lanceolatis basi confluentibus, venis primarii s parallelis rad margin productis, intermediis obscuris immersis anastomosantibus, soris sub costalibus uniseriatis profunde immersis. Has. Sumatra; Mount Singalan, alt. 5000-6,000 ft., Dr. Beecarc Stipites semipedales. Lamina pedalis, pinnis medio 6-12 lin. latis. A very distinct species, discovered lately, with many other atdonb by D — in his explorations of the mountains of Sumat J. G. Fig. 1. Portion of frond. 2. Rhizome and stipes: life size. 3-4-5. Portions of frond e show sori. 6-7. Papillose upper surface: both enlarged. VOL, VII. THIRD SERIES. 2S A wee: 4 Gare eae Baker. ! macrochasmum Polypodium PuaTeE 1676. NOTOCHLZENA CHINENSIS, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potyropiace®, Tribe GRAMMITIDES. Notochlena chinensis, Baker in Gar d. Chron vol. xiv. p- 494; rhizomate gracili repente paleis parvis scitatcie ral ah i gatis castaneis nudis, fron- pilosa, pinnis multijugis sessilibus ea eae infimi: m quilateralibus deltoideis, pinnulis lanceolatis integris crenatis, venis immersis occultis Yonah erecto-patentibus faecalis: soris minutis globosis marginalibus Has, Central China ; Ichang Gorge, Maries. Stipites Ae poll. longi. Lamina 3-4 poll. longa, pinnis infimis 8-9 lin. lat Nearly allied to the well-known European N. Marante, R. Br.— J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. A frond: life size. 2. A pin A pinna, 3. A pinnule, with tomentum. torn away to show the veins: all more or vies enlarged, VOL. VUl. THIRD SERIES. Sa... SLAG es 5 ~) Be: SA \Z GOL Notochlena chinensis. Baker. Puate 1677. NOTOCHLHNA BALANSA, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potypopiacea, Tribe GRAMMITIDES. latis infimis reductis, pinnnlis mu jugis parvis ee Distt: tis, venis occultis immersis, soris Pesnions confiuentibus Has. Par hg ; rocky banks of the Rio Paraguay near Assump- tion, Balansa, Stipites 1-2 poll. longi. Lamina 6-9 poll. longa, medio 12-15 lin. ata. < o to the Mexican and Arizonan N. Aschenborniana, Klotzsch. — . BAKER. Fig. 1. Whole plant: life size. 2. Pinna: enlarged. d.Allen del. , baker. = otochizena Balans N PuLatTe 1678. NOTOCHLANA PALMERI, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopraces, Tribe GRAMMITIDER. Notochlena (Cincinalis) Palmeri, Baker (sp. nov.) ; candice erecto paleis paucis lanceolatis brunneis I is apice vestito, stipitibus brevibus cespitosis atro-castaneis nudis, frondibus oblongo-lanceolatis bipinnatis facie viridibus glabris dorso albo-ceraceis, pinnis multijugis sessilibus lanceolatis, pinnulis paucijugis sessilibus oblongis integris, venis immersis occultis, soris copiosis demum pinnularum dorsum totum occupantibus. Has. Mexico; mountains of San Luis Potosi, alt. 6000-8000 ft., Parry and Palmer, 991, ; Stipites 1-1} poll. longi. Lamina 3-6-pollicaris, medio 6-12 lin. ata. is only one amongst a large number of new species of Noto- Hook.—J. G. B Fig. 1. Whole plant: Jife size, 2. Apinna. 3. S t tak Pee ‘ stage: both enlarged. P egment to show sori in a young Baker. Notochlena P almert, con | PLaTE 1679. NOTOCHLAINA HOOKERI, Luion. Fitices, Sub order Potyropracea, Tribe GRAMMITIDER. Notochlena (Cincinalis) Hookeri, Eaton, Ferns South-west, p. 808, tab, 30; rhizomate breviter repente paleis lanceolatis brunneis patulis medio nigris dense vestito, stipitibus elongatis castaneis nudis, fron- profunde pinnatifidis, segmentis lanceolatis integris vel infimis crenatis, ltis, s inalik flnentil Eaton, Ferns Notochlena candida, var. quinquefido-palmata, Hook. Sp. Fil. vol. v. p. 211. . California, Bigelow ; Arizona, Lemmon, Pringle; New Mexico, C. Wright, 821, Vasey, 583, Rusby ; Mexico; San Luis Potosi, a variety with yellow powder, Parry, 922. Stipites 2-5 poll. longi. Lamina 2-3 poll. longa et lata. Differs from all the other ceraceous Notochlenas by its palmate cutting. It was first characterised as a species by Professor Eaton, and has been gathered in numerous localities of late years, bat is not yet brought into cultivation —J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole plant: life size. 2, 3, 4. Segments : more or less enlarged, 2 SO et CPO RO SN ie parte saw Sep eadoriah ee 1, Eaton. Notochlena Hooker _ J-Allen del. PuaTe 1680. GYMNOGRAMME ANDERSONI, Beddome. Finices, Sub-order Potyropiaceaz, Tribe GRAMMITIDEA. ogramme Andersoni, Beddome, Ferns Brit. Ind. tab. 190; candice erecto, stipitibus dense ceespitosis stramineis pilosis, frondibus fidis segmentis contiguis oblongis, venis pinnatis venulis gracilibus ascendentibus, soris globosis mayo ee ate confiuentibus.—Hand- book, p. 382; Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 380. Woodsia lanosa, Hovk. et Baker, Sis Fil. p. 47. Has. Alpine region of Central and Eastern Himalayas, Kumaun, and Garwhal, 11,000-12,000 ft., peo d and Winterbottom, Duthie ; Sikkim, 14,000-16, 000 ft., Sir J. D. Hooker Stipites 1-8 poll. longi. Lamina 2-5 poll. longa, pinnis 5-6 lin. atis. This has the habit of Woodsia Sem and hyperborea, but I find no trace of an indusium, so that Colonel - eddome is quite right in placing it in Gymnogramme a G. Birk Fig. 1. Whole plant: Jife size. 2 and 3. Pinne: enlarged. PuatTe 1681. GYMNOGRAMME XEROPHILA, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potyropiacez, Tribe GRramMITIDER. Gymnogramme xerophila, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1881, p. 206; fron- dibus amplis deltoideis decompositis subcoriaceis facie viridibus siabois d ; Has. New Granada; province of Antioquia, in open rocky places, alt. 8000 ft., Kalvajer 1563. Lamina 4—5-pedalis. Pinne infime pedales et ultra. A very striking and distinct new species, discovered by Mr. Santa es in 1879 when collecting on behalf of Messrs. Vej tch,— J. G. Bax . Lower part of a pinna: life size. 2. Barren segment, denuded of tomentum to ie the veining. 3 and 4, Final segments: enla arged, : , Baker ophila dae? TLO gramme Xer eo PLATE 1682. GYMNOGRAMME SCHIZOPHYLLA, Baker Finices, Sub-order Potypopiaceas, Tribe GRAMMITIDEA. ymnogramme schizophylla, Baker in Jowrn. Bot. 1877, p. 266; candice erecto, stipitibus brevibus nudis gracilibus castaneis, ‘frondibus aa Soegin aire itis membranaceis glabris vi ridibus, side sich : : recta casta: ostice cuneato- tis deorsum attenuatis, soris ad venas decurrentibus Has. Mountains of Jamaica, alt. 4000-5000 ft., Miss Taylor, Jenman, Nock. is oe 1-3 poll. longi. Lamina pedalis vel semipedalis, medio 2-4 pol This eee species was found long ago by Miss Taylor, but was not described. It was rediscovered by Messrs. Nock and Jenman in 1875, and has now been introduced into cultivation.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. An entire frond . 2. Tuft of stipes: life size. 3 and 4. Final divisions: enlarged. ay Si 7 Date p \INN/ | 1's peel y ao es ZG TO 0 ian J Allen del. Baker. schizophylla opsramme Gyn , oO J Pate 1683. GYMNOGRAMME PREHENSIBILIS, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopracna, Tribe GRAMMITIDES. amme prehensibilis, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit ; frondibus amplis scandentibus membranaceis viridibu glabris, pinnis oblongo-lanceolatis rachi castaneis valde flexuosis, pinnulis ovatis basi postice cuneato-truncatis, segmentis ultimis lati cuneatis ineequalite ellatim sectis, venis liberis flabellatis, soris oblongis vel cylindricis supra medium venularum decurrentibus. Has. Andes of New Granada; province of Antioquia, alt. 6000 ft., Kalbreyer, 1365 ; Ecuador ; Sandillani, 8000-9000 ft., Pearce Lam mina 4—6-pedalis. Pinne pedales. Segmenta ultima 3-4 lin. lata. very fine large ha nt species, discovered by Messrs. Veitch’s écllectibe: —J. G. Bak Fig. 1. Lower pinna: /ife size, 2, Final segment: enlarged. J. Allen del. Gymnogramme prehensibilis, Baker. . PuaTE 1684. GYMNOGRAMME EXTENSA, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potyropiacex, Tribe GraMMITIDES. mnogremme extensa, Baker in Endl. et Mart. Fl. Brasil. vol. raci flabellatim sectis lobis uninerviis, soris medialibus oblongo-cylindricis. nogramme Biardii, Fee, Crypt. Vase. Bras. p. 241, tab. 77, fig. 1 EY es three Biardii, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Sh yn. Fil. edit. 2, 516. ey Rio Janeiro; forests of the Organ mountains, Glaziou, 3331. Stipites 8-12 poll. longi. Lamina sesquipedalis vel bipedalis, pinnis 2-3 poll. longis. This is one of the discoveries of Dr. Glaziou, who has collected most energetically in South Brazil during the x fifteen years. It i allied to the Andine G. hirta, Desv.—J. G. Bax Fig. 1. Portion of frond: life size. 2. Fertile pinnule: enlarged. VOL. VII. THIRD SERIES. a, Baker. e extens or amms Gy THNO Puate 1685. GYMNOGRAMME CANTONIENSIS, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potypopiacea, Tribe GRramMitives. (Sellignea) cantoniensis, oon ; Thizomate gracili Gymnogramme late repente, paleis lanceolatis adpressis membra clathratis, frondibus valde dimorphis, sterilibus par integris basi Seevcaheges vel subcordatis, stipitibus fro nudis viridulis $ inconspicuis immersis ¢ copiose anastomosantibus, frondibus fertilibus ticectane soris cylindricis cite confluentibus Polypodium ? cantoniense, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1879, p. 304, aceis nigrescentibus Has. Banks of the North river, Canton, Ford. Lamina sterilis 2-8-pollicaris. Lamina fertilis 3 poll. longa, medio 2-3 lin. lata. This very distinct species was discovered in 1878 by Mr. Charles Ford, of the Hong Kong Botanic Garden. It is on quite recently l that we have seen 7 ike tage frond, and it has lately been brought into cultivation.—J. G. Barr Fig. 1, Sterile fronds. 2. Fertile frond : both life sie. 3. Fertile frond: enlarged, : | Baker. ? Gymnogramme cantoniensis JAllen Gel. Pirate 1686. DRYMOGLOSSUM NIPHOBOLOIDES, Buker. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopiacex, Tribe Grammrripen, dibus fertilibus majoribus lanceolatis, venis inconspicuis immersis, . rane ij erruptis. Teenitis (Drymoglossum) niphoboloides, Luerssen in Relig. Ruten. g. 3-6. Has. Forests of North-west Madagascar, Rutenberg, Humblot 310. Lamina sterilis subpollicaris. Lamina ferttlis 3-6-pollicaris, medio 3-4 lin. lata. This very distinct species, which was first gathered by the unfortu- nate traveller Rutenberg, has lately been refound by Humblot. It has not been sent home by any of the English collectors.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Whole plant: Jife size. 2, Cross section of fertile frond. 3. Palea. 4,5, Stellate hairs: all enlarged. J Allen del. io1aes, Tupiicbo OSSUM m 1 li fe) O Drymo Piate 1687. HEMIONITIS PINNATA, J. Smith. Fiticzs, Sub-order Potrpopiaces, Tribe GRAMMITIDER. Hemionitis pinnata, J. Smith, Gen. Fil. p. 33; candice erecto apice paleis parvis lanceolatis membranaceis pallide brunneis przedito, ovato-oblo mbra is pilosis apice pinnatifidis deorsum sim- pliciter pinnati chi castanea pilosa, pinnis paucijugis sessilibus, centralibus oblongo-lanceolatis obtusis crenatis, axiuml postice prod si profunde lobatis, venis arcuatis extrorsum Syn. Fil. p. 399 Has. Jamaica, Wiles, Jenman, Sherring. Stipites 6-8 poll. longi. Lamina 6-8-pollicari Of this, which is one of the most curious mse rarest of the West rer ferns, y ae lately agai @ specimen for the first time from Mr. G. 8. Jenman.—J. G. Bax g. 1. Whole frond : obs size. 2. Fertile pinna: a little enlarged, 3, Portion of fortik, pinna : much enlarged J. Sm. nata, emionitis pin H Piate 1688, ACROSTICHUM SODIROI, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potyroptacex, Tribe AcrostIcHEZ. Acrostichum (Elaphoglossum) Sodiroi, Baker in Jowrn. Bot. 1877, ; rhizomate valido lignoso late repente paleis parvis castaneis membranaceis lanceolatis dense vestito, frondibus dimorphis, stipitibus longissimis viridulis parce paleaceis, frondibus sterilibus ligulate n itis, venis subpatulis seepe ph Sabai frondibus fertilibus pens Sg costis pee inferioris dense paleacei Has, Andes of Ecnador, in pastures of Mount Carazon, Sodiro. Stipttes a et Sess Lamina sterilis 6-8 poll. longa, 12-15 lin. lata ; fertilis 8-9 lin. lat This is one of the m sci new species discovered lately by Father Sodiro in the Andes of Quito. It belongs to the group of. the Mi are in the neighbourhood of A. scolopendrifolium.—J. G. Fig. 1. Sterile a with rhizome. Figs. 2 and 3, Fertile fronds: doth life size. 4. Palea: enlarge POE AE No Cnt I gif OS OO gral capers 2 tie Ue yee Ps ae = Se easel J_Allen del. Baker I i Acrostichum Sodiro Piate 1689. ACROSTICHUM NEGLECTUM, Bailey. Fiticrs, Sub-order Potypopisces, Tribe AcrosticHEé. Acrostichum (Gymnopteris) neglectum, Bailey, Synops. Queent. lora, p. 222; one repente, frondibus dimorphis, sterilibus Has. Queensland ; he of Trinity Bay ranges, Bailey. Lamina peg ne stipite alato incluso. Pinna centrales 4-5 poll. longe, 8-9 lin Indian A. virens, Wall. It was discovered and described by Mr. F. M. Bailey, Government botanist to the colony of Queensland.—J. G. Baker. 1. Portion of sterile frond. 2, Portion of fertile frond: both life size. 3. soi of feriile pinna: enlarged, QO : . f Sea a ies Fis es ee i gi GLENS oa Acrostichum neglectum, Bailey. PiaTe 1690. ACROSTICHUM POLYBOTRYOIDES, Baker. Fiticrs, Sub-order Potypopiscea, Tribe AcrosTICHES, Acrostichum od ace ad Lapibrete bonne Baker in Journ. Bot. 1881, p. 207; rhizomate lignoso stramineo scandente paleis magnis membranaceis. ferrugineis edetibas patulis Seine vestito, stipitibus strictis nudis stramineis, frondibus sterilibus oblongo-lanceolatis simpliciter pinnatis firmulis glabris viridibus, rachi nuda straminea, venis primariis rectis parallelis erecto-patentibus, venulis ascendentibus inferioribus apice anastomosantibus, frondibus fertilibus “eerste heck lanceolatis, pinnulis oblongo-cylindricis segregatis basi adna Has. New Granada; mountain forests of the province of Ocana, alt. 7000 ft., Kalbreyer, 1254, Stipites 5-8 poll. longi. Lamina sterilis sesquipedalis vel bipedalis, pinnis 10-12 lin. latis. Discovered by Mr. oo in 1879 whilst travelling on behalf of Messrs. Veitch.— J. G. Bax . Portion of sterile on a 2. Portion of fertile frond. 3. Base of stipe and panes of rhizome: all life siz Acrostichum polybotryoides, Baker. Puate 1691, ACROSTICHUM JUGLAN DIFOLIUM, Baker. Fiticss, Satcerder Potypopiace#, Tribe AcrostIcHEZ. Acrostichum (Gymnopteris) juglandifolium, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1881, p. 207 ; rhizomate lignoso scandente, stipitibus elongatis nudis pinnatis subcoriaceis glabris viridibus, rachi nuda straminea, pipnis multijugis alternis oblongo-lanceolatis integris acuminatis sessilibus cylindricis. Has. New Granada; forests of the province of Antioquia, on: trees, alt. 4000-5000 ft., Kalbreyer 1778. Stipites pedales. _Lamina sterilis bipedalis, pinnis 15-18 lin. latis. fee so was discovered by Mr. Kalbreyer on his expedition of Fig. 1. Portion of sterile frond. 2, Portion of fertile frond: both life size. Soe eee Ee a ee ror sks ois as ae ae SL ote eS tae e Bey seed Re ad ie is = SSR xe Na ie RS aiid ie eh eS EW ain Puate 1692. ACROSTICHUM SUBERECTUM, Baker. Fitices, Sub-order Potypopiacea, Tribe AcRostIcHEn. is, venulis 5—6-jugis ascendentibus simplicibus, inferioribus apice anastomosantibus, frondibus fertilibus pinnatifidis, pinnis lanceolatis, pinnulis linearibus basi late adnatis. Has. New Granada; forests of the province of Antioquia, alt. 4000-5000 ft., Kalbreyer, 1877. Lamina sterilis 4-5-pedalis, pinnis 23-3 poll. latis. A very fine plant, also discovered by Mr. Kalbreyer.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Portion of sterile frond. 2. Portion of fertile frond : both life size. VOL. YI, THIRD SERIES, Bee Ea Sua eS Acrostichum suberectum, Baker, a 5 - J Allen. del. PLaTE 1693. ACROSTICHUM GILLEANUM, Baker. Finices, Sub-order Potyropiacez, Tribe AcrosticHEs. Acrostichum cau ae Gilleanum, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1882, p. 310; caudice erecto, frondibus sterilibus pluribus ceespitosis sessi- libus subcoriaceis oblanceolato-oblongis obtusis e medio ad basin sensim vestitis, venulis immersis occultis copiose anastom osantibus, frondibus fertilibus bifidis vel trifidis ee petiolatis, segmentis lanceolatis, paleis cum sporangiis intermix Has. Bra zil; woods near Arassnahy, province of Minas Geraes, Glaziou, 13341. collector of Dr. Glaziou’s, and ane after him at the request. of the ] f atter. Its only near ally is A. awreonitens, Hook., of the Galapagos islands.—J. G. Baker. Fig. 1. Tuft of fronds. ee frond : both life size, 3. Portion of fertile frond. 4,5. Palee: both enlar AO RANE os Se RL SE PEE I ee eee ey Ege = ee A se aSlkTEES eteies SR TaeOs tee eae Bh aes cs ieay itl Sts ea ome a ie, a TN RS ee a ee ee ae a ok ee ee ie 2 a J.Allen del. Acrostichum Guillianum, Baker. PuaTe 1694. ACROSTICHUM THOMSONI, Baker. Fiuices, Sub-order Potrpopiacez, Tribe AcrosTIcHEs. Acrostichum (Photinopteris) Thomsoni, Baker in Jowrn. Linn. Soc. ol. xv. p. J11; frondibus sessilibus oblongo -lanceolatis elongatis vioribus latioribus, venis primariis e costa a nem productis parallelis, secundariis rectis transversalibus parallelis, reliquis in s lis inclusis liberis furcatis anastomosantibus, frondibus apice fertilibus pinnatis, pinnis multijugis linearibus,—Hemsley in Bot. Challenger Expedit. Rep. Admiral. Isles, p. 256. Has, Admiralty Islands, Moseley. ibe Cairk ree, medio 5-6 This is one of the most curious of a, new Renin which were discovered by the Chatlohiees Expedition. It belongs to a well-marked subgenus, of which only two species were hee known. It is named after G. Bax Sir Wyville Thomson.—J. Fig. 1. Upper part of frond. 2, Two sterile segments: both life size, —————— “4 Aas SP Reet rente ee acpi ast sy a Sn J Allen del. , Baker. SOTIL Acrostichum Thom. e PiatTe 1695, PLATYCERIUM ELLISII, Baker. Fiticzs, Sub-order Potyropiacea, Tribe AcrosticHEs, rium Ellisii, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soc. vol. xv. p. latyceri 421; fro dibus sterilibus — fertilibus sessilibus rigidulis glabris viridibus cu neatis, apice emarginatis sinu late aperto, yenis primariis flabellatim eubparalelis verticlibus — exsculptis i ili obliquis connexis, magno transversali oblongo emarginato ad furcarum apices bani sttiawente Has. Forests of Central Madagasear, Rev. W. Ellis, Lamina pedalis vel ses op infra apicem 5-6 poll. la This very curious species was received from the irctaeade’ a after whom it i tiined’: in the year 1870. An ities allied species is also peculiar to as island (P. madagascariense, Baker).—J. G, Baker. Whole frond: reduced in size, A aera enrnaaeonamnninan owning xath JAllen del. ‘lhisu, Baker. atycerrum f ae Pate 1696, MOHRIA VESTITA, Baker. Fizices, Sub-order Scutzmacez. Mohria vestita, Baker (s ss nov.) ; caudice erecto, stipitibus brevibus dense paleaceis, frondibus parvis oblongo- lanceolatis bi pinnatis utrinque viridibus paleis lanceolatis ie rege s membranaceis pallide beara crinitis, rachi dense palea innis multijugi oblongis, infimis oo reduetis pinnulis paucijugis contiguis sohsiantia adnatis inciso-crenat Has. Crevices of rocks on Mount Kilimanjaro, alt. 6000 ft., H. H. Johnston. , Stipites 9-12 lin. longi. Lamina 3-4-pollicaris, medio 15-16 lin. ata. This is one of the new ferns found on the recent Kilimanjaro expe- dition. It differs from the Cape = hs Ribs, Desv. principally by its paleaceous indumentum.—J. G. B Fig. 1. Whole plant : Zife size, 2, Sterile segment. 3. Fertile segment: enlarged. é § f ‘ ; g ; es ig elie ey WW Ti J Allen del. Mohria vestita,Baker. Pate 1697. ‘TODEA MOOREI, Baker, - Fintces, Sub-order Osmunvacen. Has. Lord Howe’s Island ; summit of Mount Gower, C. Moore, Fitzgerald. Lamina 3-4.pedalis. Pinne centrales semipedales, Caudezx pedalis vel sesquipedalis, is is one of the most interesting of the many new ferns discovered during the recent exploration of Lord Howe’s Islaud, which lies seven or eight degrees east of New South Wales in S. lat. 32°.—J. G. Baker, Fig. 1. Portion of frond: life size. 2. Fertile pinnule. 3, P : ortion of fertile pinoule, with one basal sorus, 4. Sporange: adi more or less enlarged. a ee a ee eS J Allen del. Baker. F Todea Moorei PLATE 1698. LYGODIUM KERSTENII, Kuhn. FiLices, Sub-order Scwizzacen. | L — Kerstenii, Kuhn, Fil. Afric. pp. 28, 169; longe volubilis, frondibus membranaceis parce pilosis, rachibus stra mineis, pinnis oblongo-lanceolatis, pinnulis multijugis profunde pinnatifidis infe- rioribus deltoideis breviter petiolatis, petiolo inarticulato segmentis e i i atis, i maximis rag Reise, p. 58, t Lygodium secs Be 3 Hook, et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 438. Has. Comoro Islands, Bojer, Speke, Kirk, Bewsher ; Madagascar, Boivin, Koran: ‘Hildebrandt Mombas, Von der Decken Pinne 6-9 poll. longe. Spice 1-2 lin. ] This very distinct East African Species is ‘inte rmediate between DL. — and the rare Malayan L. sohjited oun, Wall.— J. G. Bax Fig. 1. Pin = scuac both life size. 3,4. Two spikes, 5, A single sporange: aires or aoe iota rged, J.Allen. del. Kuhn. Ys Lygo dium Kersten PLaTE 1699. DANHA SERRULATA, Baker. Fittces, Sub-order Mararriacen, Danza serrulata, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1881, p- 208 ; candice erecto, stipitibus brevibus nodoso-articulatis, frondibus sterilibus oblo lanceolatis simpliciter pinnatis firmulis glabris utrinque viridibus, rachi e ala oblongo-lanceolatis serrulatis subacut; eorsum antice ; fimis subreductis, frondibus fertilibus lanceolatis, pinnis petiolatis lineari-oblongis obtusis, Has. New Granada; forests of the province of Antioquia, alt. 4000-5000 ft., Kalbreyer. Lamina sterilis 6—9-pollicaris, medio 2 poll. lata, pinnis 3-4 lin, latis. Lamina fertilis 12-15 lin. lata. This is another of Mr. Kalbreyer’s dis by Messrs. Veitch. It is allied to D D. humilis, Moore, differing by serrulate pinne.—J. G. Baker. coveries, communicated to us - trichomanoides, Spruce, and its firmer texture and distinctly Fig. 1. Sterile frond: life size. 2. A sterile pinna: enlarged, showing venation. 3. Fertile frond: life size. 4, 5. Fertile pinne: enlarged, 6. Portion of fertile Pinna: nore enlarged, J Allen del. Baker. } Danza serrulata PLatE 1700. DANZZA CRISPA, Reichb. fil. et Endres. Finices, Sub-order Marartracen, oribus sensim min oribus, atis integris distincte piiptindia.— 525. =e erra footibus fertilibus pinnis lanceol Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p- Has. Forests of Costa Rica, Endres. Lamina sterilis semipedalis, medio “te fae lata, pinnis 3-4 lin. latis. Pinnee fertiles 12-15 lin. longs velty we are indebted or a to Prof. Reichenbach. The end rng is pean iat but that is doubtless only accidental.—_J. G. B Fig. 1. Sterile frond: life size. terile es enlarged. 3. Portion of fertile frond : life size. Portion of cies one enlarg VOL. VII. THIRD SERIES, | ee ry \ ce ey rv a WI J Allen del. Danzea crispa, Reich, fil.et Endres. INDEX OF SPECIES AND SYNONYMS. Plate Plate fookeri, Moore . . . 1625 | Davaillia Beccariana, Cesa 1624 Acrostichum Gilleanum, Baker 1693 Scaife ee Hook. * "Baker 1621 juglandifolium, r 91 | —— Clarkei, Baxer + 1625 — neglectum, Bailey . .°. . 1689 | —— bymenophyloides Baker . ae —— polybotryoides, Baker . . . 1690 | —— Kin ; = Sodivel; Baker 44-5 ee 1688 silascs Meoraas a Mas yo or suberectum, Baker 1692 ober dase Fr Muell. «1608. Thomsoni, Baker : 1694 jase palin Mett.. papi Adiantum Balfourii, Baker 1630 Tyermannii, Baker . hee 20 —— Gravesii, Hance 1632 paria — vis Baker 1608 atest pahette> 1631 | Dicksonia abru Bory . 4 SRI cer ker 1632 | —— Chamissci, “Hook. et ‘Baker 1603 eee eemesomting Baker . 1658 fle , B Roe 606 —— serice = tom . = - 16384 ndens, Baker . ¢ . 1605 Anogramme B iardit , Fee . 1684 | —— splendens, De ee S608 Aspidium Pilea, Atkinson - 1656 | Dipiora integrifolia, Baker a aaee 1.155 i ——— craspedosorum, - 1655 | Doryopteris Kitchingii, Kuhn 1639 biel Sebi: Franch. yrs Bev. - 1659 | Drymoglossum niphoboloides, Baker 1686 —— Macleaii, Baker seers Book olan nltifidum , Mett 657 | Gleichenia Milnei, Baker. . . . 1602 Prescottianum, var. Bakeriana, monili is a . 1601 C. B. Clarke . . «1656 | Goniopteris hastata, . 1669 — Glenniei, Baker - . + 1648 | Gymn ch arm Anderson Bedd. . 1680 racile, emsl. eles Se EOS pooner, . . 1684 —_— macrophiebium, Baker... 1646 | —<— ante Bale ie is LOOS —— micropteron, Baker. . . . 1647 | —— extensa, Baker . . . . . 1684 —— Poolii, Baker. . . . . . 1645 | ———prehensibilis, Baker . . . 1683 hy is, Baker . 1650 | ——~ schizophylla, Baker . 2 Ve PORS — a Tee Baker. 1649 | —— xerophila, Baker 1681 icum, ‘aR 1650 dikieice apne 1648 | Hemionitis pinnata, J. Sm 687 a a hotryc shioides, Brack. 1621 nda forte? Baker . 1637 | ——~— mult snae, Carru 21 —— Bolusii, Baker : 1636 | —— rigida,C 1621 Be Ee pen i, Baker ; 163 —' Tyerm i, Moo 1620 Clibotium Chamiaack, Kaulf. . 1603 | Hym y sacepay lei Armstrong Kirk 1614 eel ag 5 <4 . 1611 et rr Reichb. "A et Endres . gat —— dejectum 1610 lata, Baker 1699 =... Glaziovii, Baker . : 1612 irl, —— Hooker : —— Palmeri, Baker : SPECIES AND SYNONYMS. 202 INDEX OF Plate oe Lyallii, Hook. oe 1616 —— Mann : 1613 iabenookeilva, Colenso : 1614 se a Baker . 16 triangulare, Baker . 1618 Lastrea erinita, Boivin inedit. 1662 Lecanopteris Curtisii, Baker 1607 Leptopleuria abrupta, Pres) 16 rae i 00 th Bedd 1625 indsea hymenophylloides, B 1623 Lindsaya crispa, Boke 1627 -—— jamesonioides, Bak: 1626 —— leptophylla, Baker . . 162 agascariensis, Baker . 1629 Tepens, Va: r. laciniata, — 1623 Viaiavin biformis, Baker osx 1648 concin uns a, Baker . 1644 Lygodiu um eisai, Kuhn 1698 — subalatum , Boje fj 1698 Mohria vestita, Baker . 1696 Nephrodium a mga ee Cu! Ss eto : 1662 pe Sisiee Dic oy a : 1659 Cordemoy inedit. 66 — cascmreae , Baker } 1665 —— longicaule, Baker 1658 oes um, 1663 —— Prenticei, Baker 1661 —— subecren oe Baker 1660 tripartitum, Baker 3 106 Nephrolepis abrupta, Mett. - » 1604 lena Balanse, Baker 1677 ——- candida, var. quinguefido : Hook. . 1679 —— chinensis, Baker : 1676 | ease Kitehingii, Baker , ‘earce “F Baker onia splendens, Gaudich. | Pooeaind Elis, B aker : Polypodium cantoniense, Baker . ove-zealandie, Ba - —— obliteratum, Swa : —— oyamense, - Baker cok —— subserratum, Hook. et Baker aker ree — Py er m, Baker Poiytihum Pearce Philippi Pteris decom ita, ad —. ominic ns s, Ba phawedonl bly ph | | Pabpeers Maximowiczii, Hance Schizopteris a Hilleb. MSS. Scolope swe Balanse, Baker. . —— pinna iinarspearis mbuasliformis Mett.. Cetaled fo ee Luerssen. 00 T Sbomaes drmstongi “Baker —— brachyblastos, Me¢ at Triphlebia ica Baker Woodsia lanosa, Hook. et Baker ms 1635 1653 1652 1601 . 1686