The book of choice ferns for the garden, conservatory, and stove. Describing and giving explicit cultural directions for the best and most striking ferns and selaginellas in cultivation. Illustrated with coloured plates and numerous wood engravings, specially prepared for this work.

vol.I. Introduction to Athyrium.--vol.II. Blechnum to Nothochlaena.--vol.III. Ochropteris to Woodwardia, and Selaginella.