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The Fern Lover's Companion

The Fern Lover's Companion

Tilton, George Henry

Hardcover

Edible PlantsEnvironmental StudiesGeology

ISBN10: 1161463127
ISBN13: 9781161463125
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Fern Lover's Companion is a comprehensive guidebook for fern enthusiasts, authored by George Henry Tilton. The book is a treasure trove of information on ferns, their identification, cultivation, and care. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of ferns, their classification, and their role in the ecosystem.The book begins with an introduction to ferns, describing their unique characteristics and the different types of ferns found in nature. It then moves on to discuss the various aspects of fern cultivation, including soil preparation, watering, fertilization, and pest control. The book also includes detailed information on fern propagation, both by spores and by division.The Fern Lover's Companion also offers a wealth of information on ferns as indoor plants, providing tips on how to choose the right fern for your home and how to care for it. The book includes a list of common ferns and their characteristics, as well as a glossary of botanical terms.Throughout the book, Tilton's passion for ferns shines through, making it an engaging and informative read for both novice and experienced fern lovers alike. The Fern Lover's Companion is a must-have for anyone interested in growing and caring for ferns, and is sure to become a valuable resource for years to come.Fronds pinnate, lanceolate, slightly or not at all narrowed at the base. Pinnae horizontal or slightly recurved, linear-lanceolate and deeply pinnatifid. Lobes obtuse, but appear acute when their margins are reflexed over the sori. Veins once forked. Indusium minute. Stipes tall, lifting the blades ten to fifteen inches above the mud, whence they spring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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