This article gives a clear account of the development of the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens from 1879 to the beginning of the 21st century. The Fernery remains a significant feature of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, as it has been now for 143 years. The detail given in this article is valuable especially in terms of nineteenth century developments. 2 pages, 1&1/4 of print.There are 3 asterisks in the lefthand margin and 3 small edits.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, fernery, "fern mania"., eugene von guerard, george longley, h.r.caselli, baron von mueller, james veitch, gardens, ballarat