Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines in KansasH. A. Stephensvi, 250 pages, 952 photographs, 114 drawings and maps, 5-3/4
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Descriptions of the 114 species covered in detail list common and scientific names and include pertinent general commentary with useful background facts. The distribution of each species is indicated by a diagrammatic map of Kansas showing areas of location. The guide to the identification of plants, keys to species, glossary, and other important features will successfully introduce the subject to anyone interested in the woody plants of Kansas and surrounding areas. "A valuable contribution with an abundance of excellent illustrations."--Bioscience "An excellent reference. Since many of the species described are growing in other states, the book has value to those other than Kansans."--Choice H. A. STEPHENS has devoted over fifty years to biology education and botanical research, and is the author of Woody Plants of the North Central Plains, Cacti in Kansas, and Poisonous Plants of the Central United States. Home | About the Press | Recent Awards | Contact Us | Order
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This handbook, specifically designed
as a reference for the general reader, is illustrated with 952
photographs and 114 drawings and maps arranged for easy, on-the-spot
identification. The photographs, remarkable for their quality
and detail, were taken by the author from living materials. They
illustrate leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, bark and winter buds
so that the plants may be identified easily at any time of year.