Nature Study. 
A monthly magazine, published under the auspices of the Man¬ 
chester Institute of Arts and Sciences. Devoted to the encourage¬ 
ment of the study of Nature in her varied aspects — of the Rocks r 
the Birds, the Flowers, and all the multitude of living things that 
crawl or swim, or walk or fly. 
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NATURE STUDY, Manchester, N. H. 
THE AMERICAN FERN BOOK. 
“ OUR FERNS IN THEIR HAUNTS.” 
By Willard N. Clute. 
A most Comprehensive volume. All the ferns of North-Eastern Amer¬ 
ica described. Special attention given to the common names, folk-lore, 
etc. Just the thing for the general reader. Nearly 350 pages of text. 
215 illustrations, 57 full page plates, several colored. Octavo, cloth,. 
$2.15 net. Sent postpaid for $2.25. Send for circular. 
WILLARD N. CLUTE & CO., Binghamton, N. Y. 
