British Pteridological Society

The British Pteridological Society is for fern enthusiasts of the British Isles, and was founded in England in 1891.[1]

The origins and early history of the BPS at the time of "Pteridomania" is described in the book The Victorian Fern Craze.[2] The BPS celebrated its centenary in 1991; amongst other things, it was marked by the publication of the book, A World of Ferns.[3]

The British Pteridological Society is a registered charity: No. 1092399.[4] The BPS has as its Patron the Prince of Wales.[5]

  1. ^ British Pteridological Society. "Introduction to the BPS". British Pteridological Society. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
  2. ^ Allen, David Elliston (1969). The Victorian Fern Craze. Hutchinson. ISBN 978-0-09-099870-8.
  3. ^ Camus, Josephine; A. Clive, Jermy; Thomas, Barry A. (1991). A World of Ferns. Natural History Museum Publications. ISBN 0-565-01120-0.
  4. ^ "Register of Charities". Retrieved 2009-11-03.
  5. ^ "The Prince of Wales - Patronages". Archived from the original on 2008-10-20. Retrieved 2009-11-03.