Frances Theodora Parsons

“ Without doubt the writer who has done the most to popularize the study of ferns in America, bears the name of Frances Theodora Parsons. To her belongs the unique distinction of publishing the first book on ferns for the general reader — a book that one does not need a botanical education to understand. Although first issued less than four years ago, "How to Know the Ferns" has already gone through two or more editions, and will always remain one of our most valued contributions to the literature of ferns. ”