Excerpt from Field Book of American Wild Flowers: Being a Short Description of Their Character and Habits, a Concise Definition of Their Colors, and Incidental References to the Insects Which Assist in Their Fertilization quite recently, in a conversation about art with Mr. Fosdick, the artist, he remarked to me that those who followed our profession were legitimately and continually seeking after expression regardless of limitation. I have since thought this was a very happy truth. Perhaps, therefore, it is sufficient to account for the exist. Hence of a volume on our American ora, fully one half of which is pictures.

From a raspberry-scented and crimson-pink Orchid to a small, light-blue Forget-Me-Not, a spectacular display of the most exquisite wild flowers blossom in this lavishly illustrated reference, based on F. Schuyler Mathews’ landmark Field Book of American Wild Flowers. Filled with updated information, striking line drawings, and color photos, it will please everyone from armchair enthusiasts to hikers looking for a dependable guide. Each entry features the flower’s common name, color, season, and more. Species covered include: lacy Three-Leaved False Solomon’s Seal; a brilliantly colored Wild Orange-Red Lily; the pretty purple Dwarf Iris; the sunny yellow Wild Senna; and Wintergreen, with its aromatic berries.ide.

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Presenting full-color, life-size, botanically accurate pictures, this field guide provides full descriptions of 373 different wildflowers, including facts about height, form, and habitat

A comprehensive guide to the identification of every species of reptile and amphibian in the United States. More than 200 photographs and diagrams, 96 in full color.

"A descriptive guide with 304 color photographs and a special identification system"--Jacket subtitle.

A field guide for the identification of wild berries and berrylike fruits.

Provides information on the characteristics, geographic distribution, and flowering periods of the various types of orchids