A. F.-f. Victor iæ

(Victoria's).* fronds long, lanceolate in outline, with the apices crested, as well as those of the pinnæ; the latter are forked at the base, the divisions being divergent, and cro ing those of the neighbouring pinnæ. A form named gracilis has narrower fronds, is more compact, and cresting rather thicker. There is also another form named line are, having very small heavily crested fronds, and an extremely elegant appearance. The foregoing are the most important varieties, but a very comparative few of the total number. Although forms of an e entially hardy species, the greater number—and particularly the rarer sorts—should have a winter protection; or, what is far more preferable and satisfactory, they should be grown in the frame or temperate fernery.