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“THE FERN PARADISE” (continued), 
Morning Post. 
a The work is already so well known to the fern lover that it is unnecessary to say much 
about it, except to hope that the sphere of its influence may be continually enlarging... . 
The Illustrated Edition of ‘The Fern Paradise’ deserves to have a prominent place in every 
collection of fern literature.” 
Globe. 
ee work is one which ought to be in the hands of every fern fancier who can afford its 
cost. 
7 Mayfair. 
.. “The ferns are exquisitely and faithfully done by a new and laborious process. The work 
itself has long made its reputation, and in its new form deserves to meet with a large accession 
of readers,” 
Graphic. 
“Tn its New Edition—the fourth—Mr. F. G. Heath’s ‘ Fern Paradise,’ enriched with two 
new sections on ‘a fern paradise at home,’ and on ‘the hygienic influence of plants in rooms, 
and splendid with an array of photographs, claims notice now as a volume for the drawing- 
room, 
Daily Chronicle. 
“ Although three editions of Mr. Heath’s ‘ Fern Paradise” have been exhausted, the fourth 
finds the public as appreciative as ever. But this edition has been so amplified that it may be 
described as almost a new work ; while the beautiful illustrations with which the pages are 
interspersed give it a character and a charm which help to constitute it one of the most 
delightful books of the season. Mr. Heath’s passionate love of nature, his admiration of her 
works, and his worship of the beautiful find vigorous expression in this volume. It is full of 
interest, and is written with power and grace.” 
Shipping Gazette. 
“Few books of late years have awakened so much pleasant attention as this charming 
work by Mr. F. G. Heath. ‘The Fern Paradise’ is now enriched with pictures of unsur- 
passed grace and beauty. As a ‘plea for the culture of ferns,’ the appeal comes with singular 
force and allurement. Who can resist the glowing apostrophes in which Mr. Heath indulges 
when discoursing upon his favourite theme ?—who fail to participate in his warm and genial 
earnestness when pleaaiie for a plant, in the cultivation of which there is so much real and 
ever-present pleasure? . . . The culture of ferns must have received an enormous impulse 
under such enrapt and tender guidance, for not only is Mr. Heath’s book-one unbroken chain 
of picturesque descriptions, but it contains also a vast amount of instruction as to the nurture 
and management of these beautiful plants, and how they may be best utilized for garden and 
domestic ornamentation, Mr. Heath is so visibly an authority upon the subject, and has 
studied it so comprehensively and lovingly as to invest him with indisputable qualifications as 
a guide andateacher. Besides which he has brought in the best aids of the illustrator. To 
photography the reader is indebted for a series of superb transcripts of the principal varieties 
of ferns, and to-the artist and wood engraver for numerous vignettes of sylvan and country 
scenery, the brilliant and spirited effect of which lift them into the highest eminence as 
specimens of illustrative art, and afford further manifestation of the zealous desire of the 
author to clothe his graceful volume with all the refinements of aspect calculated to tempt the 
eye, and propitiate the reader’s susceptibilities on behalf of one of the most,attractive wood- 
land gifts which nature has bestowed upon us for our delight and recreation.’ 
Lana and Water. 
“We have previously expressed our opinion of Mr. Heath’s admirable work on ferns. ‘The 
Fern Paradise,’ in its enlarged form, is more interesting and more serviceable than ever, and 
we trust it will find that additional measure of appreciation from the public which it deserves, 
Mr. Heath in his earnest advocacy of the claims of the fern to greater attention, deserves to 
be supported by all classes, that being the least part of the reward he has a right to expect 
for his endeavours to raise the standard of public taste to a higher level.” 
Spectator. 
** A book which has already interested many readers, and is sure to interest many more. 
Mr. Heath’s ardent admiration for the ferns of Great Britain, and for the scenery which they 
enrich and adorn, cannot be questioned, whilst his anxiety to extend the knowledge and love 
of ferns to all classes of the community merits warm commendation, The illustrations in the 
