Excellent keys, superbly drawn illustrations. -- Scientific Monthly.
It is a real pleasure to view page after page of these original and excellent drawings reproduced from copper plates.
Purdy.
An outstanding feature of the book is the more than 300 pen-and-ink drawings by a noted botanical artist, Maud H.
Rigorous enough for the scientists, yet easily accessible to the layman, this book is the ideal resource for naturalists, hikers, amateur botanists, gardeners, homeowners -- anyone who wants to know more about the Trees and shrubs of the Northeast.
With the help of these keys, a section of shortcuts for the novice, a glossary, and over 300 detailed, accurate pen-and-ink drawings, even beginners will be able to quickly and accurately identify a wide variety of plants.
Graves added a Winter Key, which, together with the Summer Key, facilitates identification throughout the year.
For this revised edition, Dr.
The book omits lengthy technical descriptions in favor of easy-to-use keys covering such characteristics as leaves, twigs, bark, buds, seeds, stems, fruit or fruit stalks, and other identifying traits.
Wiley, American Museum of Natural History Nature lovers will welcome this authoritative, easily accessible Guide to all Woody Plants -- trees, shrubs, or vines -- both wild and cultivated, commonly found in the Northeastern United States and Adjacent parts of Canada. -- Farida A.
To the student or layman I recommend this book most highly.
Excellent keys, superbly drawn illustrations
