SOME PRESS OPINIONS OF 
“THE FERN WORLD.” 
A thenceum. 
“ Mr. Heath has really given us good, well-written descriptions of our native ferns, with 
indications of their habitats, the conditions under which they grow naturally, and under which 
they may be cultivated.” 
Saturday Review. 
“ . . . The book may be said to comprise, in a compact, and at any rate ‘ knapsack-fitting 
form, the whole grammar and dictionary of the fern world. ... In page 39 an insight may 
be gained into the gradual formation of a ‘fern-islet’ by a process of nature which is charmingly 
described. ... A delightful addition to the naturalist’s library.” 
British Quarterly Review. 
“The book is beautifully illustrated. The ferns are photographed and coloured with an 
excellency that we have never seen surpassed. The volume is a very charming one, and 
is as fascinating for the general reader as it is useful for the amateur cultivator. Vivid and 
felicitous descriptions of natural scenery, touches of poetry, accounts of rambles, a pervading 
glow of enthusiasm, and an easy, sparkling style, combine with the useful information to make 
the volume one that even those most insensible to the charms of nature will be glad to possess.” 
World. 
“It is equally charming and useful. No work of the kind could advance a more substantial 
claim to popularity of the best kind. It is agreeably free from technical terminology, yet its 
descriptions of various growths are accurate enough to satisfy the most scientific of botanists. 
The same may be said of Mr. Heath’s account of the peculiarities of different ferns, a subject 
which he handles as lovingly as he does skilfully. The advice on the subject of ferneries, 
great and small, is clear and practical, while the accounts of the beauties of ‘ Fernland ’ are so 
picturesque, that upon this advice every reader will be anxious to act. Nor for the fern- 
hunter only has the book attractions. Mr. Heath’s sketch of his tour in West Somerset 
and North Devon, and thence to the South-east of Dartmoor, is thoroughly enjoyable 
reading ...” 
Standard. 
“ The execution of this work is in every way worthy of the past fame and the present aims 
of the author.” 
Mornifig Post. 
“ The author of ‘ The Fern World ’ is already well known by former books as an enthusiastic 
lover of nature, his special study being the beautiful form of the fern in all of its numerous 
and always attractive varieties. The illustrations in this book are simply perfection. . . . 
Mr. Heath warms into eloquence, and groups together picturesque details, which convey quite 
a little ‘ vignette ’ to the mind’s eye. His language is poetic, his colouring fresh. . . . He has 
produced a very beautiful volume, abounding in knowledge of his pleasant theme, rich in 
illustrations, and presented to the botanic student and the reading world in general in an 
elegant and attractive form. Mr. Heath leads us out into cool, shady nooks, and ‘pleasant 
places,’ redolent of enjoyment to men of pure thought and poetic fancies.” 
Mr. George Henslow, in Academy. 
. . Lovers of ferns will hail with delight another and charming volume from the pen of 
Mr. Heath. Whether we regard the cover stamped all over with pretty ferns, or the pictorial 
embellishments within ... or, on the other hand, the excellent treatment of the subject, 
the volume is an attractive one. We heartily recommend it to the reader.’’ 
Spectator. 
“ Many lovers of the quieter aspects of nature will thank us for directing their attention to 
Mr. Heath’s ‘ Fern World.’” 
