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"O^r F err ) s T^ e i r H^nts" 



The many unique and valuable features of this latest book 

 on ferns makes it indispensable to either the advanced student or 

 beginner in the study. In the first place there are 225 illustrations 

 which show every species in Eastern America, besides pinnules, 

 parts of fronds, root-stocks, spore-cases, sori — in short, everything 

 that will help identify the species. There is also an illustrated 

 key to the genera by the use of which no one can go astray in j 

 identifying his specimens. The text is accurate but not technical, 

 and there is a good glossary which not only explains the botanical 

 terms used in this book, but those used in other books as well. In 

 the matter pertaining to each species, every known fact in its his- 

 tory is given, its uses are noted and all the interesting super- 

 stitions associated with it are detailed. Each chapter is prefaced 

 by a poem referring to the species, or by an appropriate quotation. 

 There are 340 pages of text. The illustrations are artistic as well 

 as botanically accurate, and the book is handsomely bound in 

 green cloth. 



The book is sent postpaid for $2.35, but to those who care to 

 order it with the Fern Bulletin we will send it and a year's sub- 

 scription for $2.60. Old subscribers may order it and have their 

 subscriptions extended for one year for the same sum. This offer 

 does not extend to those in arrears unless the arrearage is also 

 paid. By adding 50 cents more, making $3.10 in all a year's sub- 

 scription to the American Botanist will be added. Address. 



WILLARD N. CLUTE & CO. 

 Publishers Binghamton, New York 



