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THE FERN BULLETIN 



as the editor of the old Observer, will soon issue a 

 monthly magazine of similar scope to be known as the 

 "Guide to Nature." The publication is to be the of- 

 ficial organ of the Agassic Association of which Di\ 

 Bigelow was recently elected president. 



At Chicago, during the Christmas holidays the 

 American Nature Study Society was organized. All 

 who are interested in advancing the study of nature in 

 the schools are invited to become members. Full in- 

 formation may be obtained by addressing the Secre- 

 tary of the Nature-Study Society, Teachers' College, 

 New York City. Membership in the Society entitles 

 one to the Nature-Study Review, the official organ of 

 the society, now in its fourth volume. 



"Walking a fine Art" is the title of an attractive 

 little volume compiled by Edward F. Bigelow from 

 the writings of poets and naturalists in all lands, and 

 from original contributions by present-day walkers. 

 Together they form a most readable book which all 

 who love to walk in field and wood will be glad to 

 possess. The book is published by S. E. Casino & Son, 

 Salem, Mass. 



AMERICAN FERN SOCIETY. 



The annual election of the Society last November 

 gave us the following officers for the present year: 

 President, James H. Ferriss, Joliet, 111.; Vice-Presi- 

 dent, Dr. D. W. Fellows, Portland, Maine; Secretary, 

 W. A. Poyser, 6028 Delancy Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ; 

 Treasurer, Miss Nellie Mirick, 28 East Walnut St., 

 Oneida, N. Y. At this election a larger number of 

 votes were cast than in any previous election indicat- 

 ing a very gratifying interest in our work. 



