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Wardian cases were the idea of a Dr. Nathaniel Ward in 1827. Dr. Ward was experimenting with caterpillar cocoons and had place on in a jar with some leaf and bark at the bottom. He noticed that after a short time ferns began to grow inside the closed jar from the fern spores on the leaf. Dr. Ward continued to leave the fern inside the closed jar and watched as the fern flourished inside its self contained environment. This was the beginning of the terrarium, as we know it today. With the advent of this discovery scientist were able to transport plants from different continents and have them survive the journey. During the Victorian period, no respectable Victorian home would have been without a Wardian Case in the parlor. Today the Wardian Case is making come back. In our busy society, the Wardian Case allows you to have lovely plants in your home without having to spend lots of time taking care of them. Just plant your Wardian case and watch the plants grow, they practically take care of themselves! All of our Wardian Cases come with a brief history, planting information and how to regulate the temperature and moister inside your case. This case is 15” x 21” tall case. The roof lifts off for ventilation
and for easy access to plants. This is an original design, limited
edition case. The cost is $550.00 plus shipping and handling.
(Plants are not included).
 Victorian
Wardian Case
This case is 14” x 21” tall. The base of this case is less detailed
than its more complex sister. The roof lifts off for ventilation
and for easy access to plants. This is a limited edition original
design. The cost is $450.00 plus shipping and handling.
 The
Orchid Wardian Case
This case is 14” x21” tall. The roof lifts off for ventilation
and for easy access to plants. This is an original design, limited
edition case. The cost is $450.00 plus shipping and handling.
(Plants not included.)
 Gazebo
Wardian Case
This case is 14” x21” tall. The roof lifts off for ventilation
and for easy access to plants. This is an original design, limited
edition case. The cost is $450.00 plus shipping and handling.
(Plants not included.)
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