40 Recent Literature. [ January, 
pensable companion to fern collectors; while those who look 
upon ferns as beautiful objects to be admired rather than studied, 
will find enough in these charmingly executed etchings of Mr. 
Williamson to satisfy and delight them 
The etchings, which are printed direct from the original cop- 
perplates, and in the present edition by the author himself, are 
beautiful examples of the author-artist’s special work, and will 
add greatly to his reputation as a faithful interpreter of fern life. 
The desire to obtain copies of Mr. Williamson's fine etchings 
printed direct from his own plates, has led to the publication of 
the present work, and, as the number of copies printed must 
necessarily be limited on account of the expense of the etchings, 
those wishing copies will need to send for them early. No fern 
library will be complete without a copy.—G. E. Davenport. 
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