The British Pteridological Society is for
fern
A fern (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta ) is a member of a group of vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers. The polypodiophytes include all living pteridophytes except t ...
enthusiasts of the
British Isles
The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of continental Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles, ...
, and was founded in England in 1891.
The origins and early history of the BPS at the time of "
Pteridomania
Pteridomania or fern fever was a Victorian craze for ferns. Decorative arts of the period presented the fern motif in pottery, glass, metal, textiles, wood, printed paper, and sculpture, with ferns "appearing on everything from christening ...
" is described in the book ''The Victorian Fern Craze''.
The BPS celebrated its centenary in 1991; amongst other things, it was marked by the publication of the book, ''A World of Ferns''.
The British Pteridological Society is a registered charity: No. 1092399. The BPS has as its Patron the Prince of Wales.
Publications
The British Pteridological Society publishes a number of works, which promote pteridology:
* ''The Fern Gazette''
* ''The Pteridologist''
* ''The Bulletin''
Presidents of the Society
John A. Wilson (1831-1914) was elected Chairman of the Society at the first meeting in 1891; subsequently Dr. F.W. Stansfield was invited to become the first President of the Society. He took office in 1892.
References
External links
Web site of the British Pteridological SocietyBPS Fern Forum
Botanical societies
British biology societies
Ferns
1891 establishments in the United Kingdom
Scientific organizations established in 1891
Horticultural organisations based in the United Kingdom
Scientific organisations based in the United Kingdom
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