This book is a comprehensive guide for lovers of ferns that are native to the northeastern United States and Canada. It includes information on identifying different types of ferns, their distribution, and how to cultivate them in your garden. The author, George Henry Tilton, was an expert in ferns and his passion for these beautiful plants shines through in his writing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fern lover, this book is an essential resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.