New Zealand ferns Auckland, New Zealand, Dobbie, H. B, 1880, botany, botany pictorial works, ferns New Zealand, ferns New Zealand pictorial works, nature prints New Zealand, New Zealand, rare books 19th century, Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, A beautifully arranged composition featuring various types of ferns, showcasing their delicate fronds and intricate leaf structures. On the left, smaller fern varieties are highlighted, while larger fronds dominate the center and right sections, each meticulously labeled with their scientific names: Asplenium hookerianum, Asplenium falcatum, and Asplenium whancerai. The overall design is enhanced by decorative borders framing the ferns, adding an elegant touch to this botanical illustration.