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FIGURES, WITH DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERS AND REMARKS, OF NEW AND RARE PLANTS,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PuaTe 1604. DICKSONIA ABRUPTA, Bory. Fiuices, Suborder Potyropiacea, Tribe DicksonIEa,

Dicksonia abrupta, Bory ; Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 52; stipibus brevibus nudis cespitosis, frondibus lanceolatis simpliciter pinnatis glabris viridibus, pinnis inwquilateraliter lanceolatis antice productis facie prope marginem punctis paucis cretaceis preditis basi articulatis truncatis, fertilibus angustioribus, inferioribus sensim minorib venulis crebris arcuato-ascendentibus furcatis, soris copiosis patulis, rc bivalvi valvis coriaceis semiorbicularibus interiore paulo

eres abrupta, Presl, Tent. p. 137, tab. 5, figs. 9-1

Nephrolepis abrupta, Mett. Fil. Bork, Lips. Pp. 99 ; Kuhn, Wi Afric. p- 154.

Has. urbon, Vt papa Balfour; Mauritius, Lady Barkly ; Rasen, Pervillé, 725

lees sesquipedalis vel bipedalis, 4-5 poll. lata. Pinne basi 3-9

atee This has the habit, the cretaceous dots and deciduous seed _

abn ana but the indusium is that of a normal Dicksonia

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PLATE 1605. DICKSONIA SCANDENS, Baker. Fruices, Suborder Potypopiace#, Tribe DIcKsonIeg.

Dicksonia scandens, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1877, p. 162; rhizomate late repente, stipitibus remotis nndis elongatis, frondibus amplis del- toideis tripinnatis subcoriaceis glabris viridibus rachibus furfuraceis,

obtusis contiguis ascendentibus, venis pinnatis venulis siaenclesrisbuk simplicibus, indusii valva exteriore majore recurvata,

Has. Andes of Quito, Sodiro.

Stipes 9-10-pollicaris. uals majores pedales et ultra, 2-24 poll. lates. Pinnule 4 lin. lat

This is one of the numerous new —. which have been discovered by Father Sodiro, who, during the last twenty years, has worked diligently and successfully at the botany “of Ecuador. Its indusium is eed and the long ar acne e to = scandent rhizome is a

ew feature in this genus.—J, G. Bak

Fig. 1, An entire pinna, life size. 2. A pinnule. 3. Margin of fertile pinnule, aa two sori. Both enlarged,

Dicksoma scandens, Baker.

PuaTe 1606. DICKSONIA HENRIETTA, Baker. Fiuces, Suborder Potyropiacea, Tribe Dicksonien.

Dicksonia Henriette, Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, - 462 ; frondibus amplis deltoideis quadripinnatis viridibus glabris,

rachibus nudis, pinnis deltoideis infimis m

-truncatis, venulis remotis perspicuis ascendentibus, indusio campanulato valva exteriore

Has. Madagascar, Miss H. Baker, Pool, Kitching, Humblot, 412 ; Hildebrandt, 3765. Pinne inferiores pedales vel sesquipedales, interdum 9-10 poll. late. Pinnule interdum semipedales. his is one of the most characteristic large ferns of the forests of Central Madagascar. It was first sent home in 1872 by my relative, Miss Henrietta Baker, and has since been repeatedly collected. It is most nearly allied to the widely spread D. cicutaria, Sw., of Tropical R.

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PuaTE 1607. LECANOPTERIS CURTISII, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potypop1acea, Tribe DicksoniEz.

Lecanopteris Curtisii, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1881, p. 366; stipitibus brevibus strictis nudis, frondibus lanceolatis icanklia ‘simpliciter basi dilatatis adnatis, fertilibus crenatis, ris, venis primariis perspicuis erecto-patentibus, intermediis vabtilibes jasats

in areolas hexagonas anastomosantibus, indusio unilaterali cucullato persistente.

Has. Sumatra, Curtis. Lamina sesquipedalis, 25-3 poll. lata. Pinnee fertiles 3-4 lin. late.

which it was foun by Blume; and in addition to Blume’s two species at least two others have been discovered, all in the Malay regio f the present plant the rlizome is not known, but no doubt

is like that of the other species—stout and tuber-like, roe out phyliopodia which are articulated at the apex.—J. G. Baker

1. Apex and base of a a ss size. 2. Fertile pinna

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PLATE 1608. DEPARIA NEPHRODIOIDES, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potyropracea, Tribe Dicksonina.

aria nephrodioides, Baker in Gard. Chron. 1872,

pa 253 ; stipitibus ves Be deorsum palei 8 atrocastaneis lanceolatis sede

pinnatifidis, lobis e he Aigo ibus obtusis vel corniculatis, venulis ultimis furcatis, soris creb ndusio profunde bivalvi.—Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 463; Benth. Fl. Austral. vol. vii. p. 714.

Davallia nephrodioides, F. Muell, Frag. vol. x. p. 104.

Has. Lord Howe’s Island, C. Moore, Fullagar.

which.this is one of the most interesting. In habit hea cutting it much/resembles Nephrodium decompositum.—J. G. Bak

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Piate 1609. HYMENOPHYLLUM POOLII, Baker. Fitices, Suborder Hymenopry.iea.

ymenophyllum Poolii, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soc. vol. xv. p. 413; diacmats filiformi longe repente, stipitibus elongatis gracillimis sursum pilosis, frondibus lanceolatis bipivnatifidis me mbranaceis dense stellato- pilosis, rachi primaria supra basin anguste alata, pinnis ascendentibus

integris uninervatis infimis anticis furcatis, soris parvis terminalibus, indusii valvis rotundatis.

Has. Forests of Central Madagascar, Mrs, Pool.

Stipites 1}-2-pollicares. Lamina 3-5-pollicaris, medio 9-10 lin. lata. Pinnce centrales 9-10 lin. lon

This formed part of the first large collection of ferns which we have received of late years from Central Madagascar, which was formed b the late Mrs. Pool. It is most nearly allied to the Sonth American and New Zealand H. subtilissimum, Kunze.—J. G. Baker.

Fig. 1. Whole plant, “fe size. 2. Apex of forked lower anterior pinnule. 3. Apex of pinnule, showing sorus, Both enlarged.

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PiaTeE 1610. HYMENOPHYLLUM DEJECTUM, Baker. Fiuices, Suborder HYMENOPHYLLES.

Hymenophyllum dejectum, Buker (sp. nov.); stipitibus productis cam chi primaria stricta paleis lanceolatis albidis preditis, frondibus

nigrescentibus, pinnis confertis oblongo-lanceolatis squarrosis, infimis sensim reductis, pinnulis deltoideis imbri catis, segmentis ultimis linearibus integris uninervatis, soris ad pinnularum segmentos in- feriores terminalibus, indusii valvis rigidulis rotundatis truncatis vel leviter emarginatis.

Has. Summit of Mount Roraima, FZ. F. im Thurn, 318.

Stipites 1}-2-pollicares. Lamina 4-5-pollicaris, medio 10-12 lin. lata. Pinne centrales 8-9 lin . longe.

by Mr. Im Thurn in his recent expedition to Mount Saeie ma. It came from the very summit of the mountain, which his party scaled for the first time. Its nearest alliance is with H. polyanthos and H. myriocarpum.—J. G. Baker.

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Puate 1611. HYMENOPHYLLUM BALDWINII, Laton. Fizices, Suborder HymMEenopHytLea.

ymenophyllum Baldwinii, Eaton in Bull. Torrey Club, vol. vi. Pp. 28; stipitibus ceespitosis brevibus paleis subulatis brunneis debilibus vestitis, frondibus- ovato-lanceolatis tripinnatifidis membranaceis glabris, pinnis confertis lanceolatis aig ct basi postice cuneato- truncatis inferioribus sensim minoribus, pinnulis inferioribus rhom- boideis, segmentis tertiariis inlrvabe oblongis vel lineari-oblongis integris, sorisad pinnularum ened inferiores terminalibus, indusio basi cuneato immerso, valvis rotundati

Has. Oahu, Sandwich Islands, Hon. D. D. Baldwin, Miss E. 8S. Boyd.

Stipites pollicares. Lamina Phe gna medio 2-3-poll. lata. Pinnee centrales 14—-2-pollicares, 3 lin. latee.

This handsome fern has about equal right to be regarded as a Trichomanes and a Hed rt In cutting and texture it most resembles some of the smaller forms of Trichomanes = 2 eat All our three specimens came i fun Professor Eaton.—J.

Fig. 1. Whole plant, /ife size. 2. Lower pinnule. 3, 4. Sori. 5. Sporange. All enlarged.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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. <All enlarged.

; Trichomanes Powelln, Baker.

Puate 1616. TRICHOMANES LYALLII, Hook. et Buker. Finices, Suborder HymENoPHYLLEZ.

Trichomanes Lyallii, Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. p. 77; rhizomate filiformi longe repente, stipitibus ca apillaribus elongatis erectis nudis, rondibus membranaceis glabris palmatifidis deltoideis vel orbicularibus, segmentis linearibus uninervatis margine parce breviter setoso-ciliatis “ome incrassatis, soris profunde immersis, indusio cuneato ore breviter bilabiato

Hymenophyltum Lyallii, Hook. fil. Fl. N. Zeal. vol. ii. p. 16; Handb. p. 355.

AB. New Zealand, Thomson’s Sound, cit Lyall; Otago, Hector and Buchanan ; Titirangi Ranges, Cheesenva

Stipites 9~15 lin. longi. Lamina sete lin. longa et lata, segmentis 1-2 lin. longis, # lin. latis.—_J. G. Bax

Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Whole plant. 3, 4,5, 6. Tips of fertile segments. All enlarged.

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Piate 1617. TRICHOMANES KALBREYERI, Baker.

Finices, Suborder Hymenopuyiuez,

us, indusio infundibulari ad apicem swpissime alato, ore truncato vel obscure bilabiato, receptaculo longe exserto.

Has. New Granada, province of Antioquia, alt. 6,500 ft., Kalbreyer, 1857.

Stipites 1-2 poll. longi. Lamina 4-6-pollicaris, medio 15-2 poll. ata.

Allied to T. Kaulfussii and macilentum. Discovered by Mr. Kal- tea 1880, on a collecting expedition for Messrs. Veitch.— . G. Baker.

Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Apex of fertile innule, showi same, with half the indusium eut away. Both sakaisped: eee

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Trichomanes Kalbreyeri, Baker.

Puate 1618. TRICHOMANES BRACHYBLASTOS, Meti. Finices, Suborder HyMENOPHYLLEZ.

Trichomanes brachyblastos, Mett.; Kuhn i in Linnea

dibula rancato, receptaculo exserto.—Baker in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. sais 2, p. 466.

Has. Eastern Peru, on Mount Ciiabapurtins, near Tarapoto,

Spruce, 4703.

Stipites 4-5 poll. longi. Lamina 5-6-pollicaris, medio 2-24 poll. lata. a ultima 1-1} lin. longa, vix 4 lin. lata.

o the well-known T. maximum ot Malaya and Polynesia. Disord. by Dr. Spruce in 1856.—J. G. B

Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Upper portion of fertile segment. 3. Apex fertile segment, with sorus. 4. Sorus, with half the indusium cut away. Add ‘adeegea,

chyblastos, Mett.

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Puate 1619. TRICHOMANES HISPIDULUM.

Fruices, Suborder Hymenopay.ierg.

Has. Borneo, in the forests of Labuan, Motley.

Stipites 4-7 poll. longi. Lamina pedalis, basi 6-8 poll. lata. Seg- menta ultima 14-2 lin, longa, 4 lin. lata.

Allied to T. mazimum and the last species.—J. G. Baker.

g small frond, life size, 2. Fertile segment. 3,4. Sorus, entire. 5. Sorus, é

Fig. 1. A with half the indusium cut away. _A/l enlarged.

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PLATE 1620. DAVALLIA TYERMANII, Baker.

Fitices, Suborder Potyropiacea, Tribe DavaLuea,

coriaceo marginibus liberis. Humata Tyermanii, Moore in Gard. Chron. 1871, p- 870, tab. 178,

Has, China; Ningpo, Everard; Kiu-kiang and banks of the river Yangtse, Maries.

Stipites 2-3 poll. longi. Lamina 3-6-pollicaris, 3-4 poll. lata.

Habit of D. bullata, but the sorus and indusium entirely different. We first received it from Mr. Tyerman, of the Liverpool Botanic Gardens, in 1869; and he thought it had been received from West Africa.—J. G. Baer.

Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size, 2. Tertiary segment of lowest pinna. 3, 4. Sori, with indusia. All enlarged,

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Davallia Tyermann, Baker.

PLaTE 1621. DAVALLIA BOTRYCHIOIDES, Hook. ef Baker.

Finices, Suborder Potypopiaces, Tribe DAvALLInn.

a ultimis sterilibus oblongis, frondibus fertilibus magis dissectis, seg- mentis ultimis minutis obtusis vel corniculatis, indusio reniformi angusto coriaceo glabro, marginibus liberis

Humata botrychioides Brack. Fil. US. Expl. Expedit. p. 231, in Seem. FI. Vit. p. 336. H. rigida and multifida, Carruth, in Seem. Fl. Vit. p. 835.

Has. Ane aes Per ahee 294, ae feeb Sasa © 43; Fiji, Horne, 800, Milne, 330, t. Hope, Hon B. Thurston ; Samoa, W hitmee, 36 ; Sotieky ina, Solander

Stipites 3-5-pollicares. Lamina 3-6- -pollicaris.

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variable plant, widely s sored in Polynesia, differin ng from the other = seca of the su genus Humata ee its dimorphic fronds.— Bax

Figs. 1,2. Whole plant, life size. 3. Palea of the rhizome, 4. Pinnule of fertile frond. 5. Segment of fertile frond, with a single sorus. All more or less enlarged.

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PuLaTE 1622. DAVALLIA KINGII, Baker.

Finices, Suborder Potypopiacesz, Tribe DAVALLIER.

Has. Jaya, Mount Waringin, alt. 4,600 ft., H. O. Forbes (King, 657).

Stipites semipedales. Lamina sesquipedalis, basi 9-10 poll. lata. Pinne centrales et inferiores 4—5 poll. longee, 12-15 lin. latee. 8

F when collecting in Java for Dr. King. It is most like the Philippine tructure of the indusium.

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Pirate 1623. DAVALLIA HYMENOPHYLLOIDES, Baker. Fiices, Suborder PoLYPopracez, Tribe DayaLiEs.

ogg at oreo hymenophylloides, Boker in Hook. et Baker, Fil h b

Syn. -\p. ; rhizom ypogeo breviter repente, stipitibus revissimis apis stramineis nudis, frondibus lanceolatis bipins natifidis gla bris lete vi s e medio ad basin sensim attennatis,

furcatis, soris intramarginalibus ad venarum apices impositis, indusio

at Lindsea hymenophylloides, Blume, Enum. Fil Jav. p. 218, mdsaya repens var. laciniata, Mett.; Kuhn in Ann. ‘Mis Lugd. Bat. vol. iv. p. 277.

Has, Java, De Vriese; Luzon, Prof. Steerc; New Caledonia, Richards; Fiji, Horne, 636.

Sti + et "Ons poll. longi. Lamina interdum pedalis et ultra, medio 15-18 lin is Jenn "beaded ome fern is probably, as a by Mettenius, a laciniated variety of Davallia repens, but w ve yet seen any intermediate stages between the two.—J. C. Bax

Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2. Lower pinnule, 3. Sorus, with indusium. Both enlarged.

Davallia hymenophylloides, Baker.

PuaTe 1624. DAVALLIA PALLIDA, WMeti. Fiices, Suborder Potyropiacea, Tribe DavaLiizg.

Davallia Soe ae Se Mett.; Kuhn in Linnea, vol. xxxvi. 142; rhizomate valido late repente, paleis lanceolatis castancis, stipitibus Scgatia erectis nudis stramineis, frondibus del- toideis eee artery magnis pallide Mota tags glabet sc eects nudis

Fil, edit. 2, p. Davallia Mooreana, Masters in Gard. Chron. 1869, p. 964, with

woodcut. : ey (Lowoscaphe) Beccariana, Cesati, Fil. Born, p. 16, tab. 3, g. 6.

Has. Borneo, Beccari; Aneiteum, Macgillivray; Samoa, Powell, 203 ; Whitmee, 39.

Stipites pedales vel sesquipedales. Lamina 2-3-pedalis

Closely resembling in general habit the Himalayan and Malayan D, immersa, Wallich, but the fronds do nik die down in Ahad and the structure of the indusium is totally different.—J. G. B

Fig. 1. Portion of smallfrond. 2. Rhizome. Both life size. 3. Part view of fertile

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Davallia (Leucostegia) Clarkei, Baker i in Hook. et Baker, Syn. Fil. edit. 2, p. 91; rhizomate valido epigeo late repente, pa aleis magnis lanceolatis membranaceis ferrugineis dense Meso stipitibus gracilibus ere supra basin nudis, frondib toideis decompositis mem- rama glabris, pinnis (csaoundatcbioa infimis hand reductis, is deltoideis basi a pe cuneato-truncatis, segmentis ultimis Gcinari ibs uninervatis, s ad s aia m basin impositis, indusio et peat glabro ppaciertenate liberi Aer is Hookzri, Moore, In il. p

Top +2, Fetcostepia Hookeri, Beddome, Ferns Sprit, Ind. p. 52.

Has. Subalpine zone of Eastern Himalayas, 8,000-12,000 ft., atte J. D. Hooker, Thomson, Olarke, Levinge; mountains of Yoonas: elavay.

Stipites 3-6-pollicares. Lamina 2-8 poll. longa, 1-6 poll. lat

Allied to Dava allia pulchra, Don, with which it was eaiiad in the first edition of our ‘ Synopsis Filicum,’ In habit and cutting it pr resembles Polypodiwm dareeforme, with tag it has been, I think

wrongly, anited by Mr. Clarke.—J. G. Bax

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Puate 1626. LINDSAYA JAMESONIOIDES, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potypopracea, Tribe Linpsarex.

Lindsaya jamesonioides, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1879, p. 39; rhizomate breviter repente, paleis basalibus minutis lanceolatis nigris rigidulis, stipite cum rachi atro-castaneo nudo, frondibus linearibus simpliciter pinnatis rigidalis nudis, pinnis orbicularibus sessilibus, venis flabellatis occultis immersis, indusii valvis latis rigidulis persis- tentibus.

Has. Borneo; rocks on Kinabalu, alt. 9,000 ft., Burbidge.

Stipites 1-3-pollicares. Lamina 3-6-pollicaris, 3-4 lin. lata. Pinne 13-2 lin. late.

This is one of the most interesting of the new ferns which were discovered in Borneo by Mr. F. W. Burbidge in 1878, when collecting for Mrs. Veitch. It has entirely the habit of the Andine genus Jame-

ia.—J. G. Barer.

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PLATE 1627. LINDSAYA CRISPA, Baker. Fitices, Suborder Porypoptacea, Tribe Linpsayex.

Lindsaya crispa, Baker im Journ. Bot, 1879 9, p. 39; rhizomate breviter repente, stipitibus gracilibus stramineis nudis brevibus vel elongatis, frondibus lanceolatis simpliciter pinnatis membranaceis glabris, pinnis multijugis sessilibus verticaliter plicatis subcuneatis dimidiatis margine superiore irre rregulariter crenato margine inferiore recto integro, venis liberis aise © aa san indusii valvis angustis rigidulis persistentibus valde crispat

Has. North Borneo, Burbidge.

Stipites 1-9 poll. Lamina 3-6- pollicaris, 6-9 lin. con pinnis infimis haud reductis. Pinne 3-4 lin. longe, basi 14-2 lin. lat

is also is one of Mr. Burbidge’ 8 fliscoverice in ome th Borneo. In habit it most resembles A. caudatum var. Edgeworthii, It is remark- able in the genus for its Nb crisped pinnw, with a very irregular upper margin.—J. G. Baxg

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PuLate 1628. LINDSAYA LEPTOPHYLLA, Baker. Finices, Suborder Potypopraces, Tribe Lrnpsayven.

Lindsaya leptophylla, Baker in Journ. Bot. 1884, p. 141; rhizo- mate filiformi longe repente epigwo paleis minutis lanceolatis mem-

branaceis brunneis deciduis vestito

Has. North-east Madagascar, Hwmblot, 495. Stipites semipedales. Lamina pedalis et ultra, 3-4 poll. lata. Pinne 1-2 poll. longes

very distinct species, discovered lately, with several other curious novelties, by M. Humblot in his explorations of the tropical forests of the north-east of Madagascar.—J. G. Baker. Figs. 1, 2. Whole plant, life size. 3, Soriferous portion of edge of pinna, enlarged.

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PLATE 1629. LINDSAYA MADAGASCARIENSIS, Baker. Fruces, Suborder Potyropiacra, Tribe Linpsaryea.

madagascariensis, Baker in Journ. Linn. Soc. vol. p- 198; rhizomate gracili epigso longe repente paleis isetslatis minntis brunneis esse furfuraceo, stipitibus elongatis gracilibus nudis deorsum castan sursum stramineis, frondibus deltoideis

boideis vel cuneatis integris margine exteriore irregulariter inciso-cre- natis vel interdum profunde palmatim divisis, venis liberis flabellatis, indusii valva interiore intramarginali angusta persistente.

amp woods of the central region of Madagascar, Cameron, Helen Gilpin Hildebrandt, 4150.

. 3-6-poll. longi. Lamina 4-6 poll. longa et lata. Pinne in

Allied to the Tropical cay L. flabellulata, 3S dep and the Bra- zilian L. virescens, Sw. e i bipinnate, another form with tesinne palmately ce to the base, and a third decompound with final segments not more than half a line broad.—J. G. Baker.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.—

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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Fig. 1. Whole plant, life size. 2,3, Fertile pinne, enlarged.

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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.

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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.

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+ 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.

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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,

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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.

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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,

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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

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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.

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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

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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,

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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.

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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,

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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

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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.

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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,

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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.

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. 2. Tuft of stipes: life size. 3 and 4. Final divisions: enlarged.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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

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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

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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

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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,

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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,

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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.

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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,

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: ortion of fertile pinoule, with one basal sorus, 4. Sporange: adi more or less enlarged.

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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

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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

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PLatE 1700. DANZZA CRISPA, Reichb. fil. et Endres.

Finices, Sub-order Marartracen,

oribus sensim min oribus, atis integris distincte piiptindia.— 525.

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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

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or a to Prof. Reichenbach. The end rng is pean iat but that is

doubtless only accidental.—_J. G. B

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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

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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

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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

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| | 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¢

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Triphlebia ica Baker

Woodsia lanosa, Hook. et Baker

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1635 1653 1652 1601

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