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The American Fern Society 



(Formerly Linnasan Fern Chapter) 



President, James H. Ferjiiss, Joliet, III. 



Secretary, Willard N. Clute, Joliet, III. 



Fern students are cordially invited to join the Society. Address either the 

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 should be sent direct to Miss Nellie Mirick, Treasurer, Oneida, N. Y. 



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