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KINGDOM MONERA
Bacteria

KINGDOM PROTOCTISTA
Algae KINGDOM METAPHYTA
Botany - General
"Bryophytes"
Tracheophytes - By Region
Tracheophytes - By Taxonomic Group
Tracheophytes - Wetland Plants
Tracheophytes - Trees and Shrubs
Tracheophytes - Miscellaneous
Gardening and Horticulture
KINGDOM FUNGI
Fungi
Lichens
KINGDOM ANIMALIA
Animals - General
Invertebrates
Vertebrates - General
Fish
Amphibians and Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
GENERAL
Evolution
Biography / Science - general
Biology/Ecology
Geology/Astronomy
Maps

KINGDOM MONERA bacteria

BACTERIA

A Field Guide to Bacteria Betsey Dexter Dyer. "In a fascinating guide perfect for naturalists, students, teachers, and tourists alike, Betsey Dexter Dyer lets us know that it is possible to observe bacteria with all the senses. Many groups of bacteria can be easily identified in the field (or in the refrigerator) without a microscope. Written for curious souls of all ages, A Field Guide to Bacteria opens our eyes--and noses and ears--to this hidden, or neglected, world around us." Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 355 pp. ISBN 0-8014-8854-0, 2003. $26.00

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KINGDOM PROTOCTISTA unicellular and multicellular algae

ALGAE

Illustrated Key to the Seaweeds of New England Martine Villalard-Bohnsack. The "second edition includes 213 algal species, subspecies, and nongeneric entities commonly found on the open coast and in the estuaries and bays of New England. ... The text was written for use in undergraduate science programs and does not require an extensive understanding of terminology. ... The key was constructed using mostly distinct macroscopic features and environmental characters, instead of systematic criteria." Soft cover (spiral bound), 8-1/2" x 11", 149 pp. ISBN 1-887771-07-7, 2003 (second edition). $32.95

Artificial Key to the Common Marine Algae of New England North of Cape Cod Mackenzie Lamb, Martin H. Zimmerman, and Edgar E. Webber; drawings by Priscilla Fawcett. "The purpose of this field guide is to provide the reader with a convenient means to the identification of selected marine algae of the New England Coast, north of Cape Cod to adjacent Canadian waters. ... The majority of plants contained in the key are identifiable macroscopically or by the use of a hand lens. ... The majority of species descriptions are accompanied by line drawings or [black and white] photographs. These illustrations were prepared almost exclusively from living specimens." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 53 pp. Farlow Herbarium, 1977. $10.00

Living on the Edge: a Guide to Plants of the Seaside and Salt Marsh and Animals and Algae of Tide Pools Ruth Gortner Grierson and Thomas F. Vining. This book describes in terms that everyone can understand more than 40 plants that grow along the coast of northeast North America, 8 common seaweeds, and well over a dozen animals that inhabit tide pools. Each description is accompanied by color photographs. Soft cover, twin-wire binding (that allows book to lie flat), 8-1/2" x 11", 150 pp. ISBN 0-9664874-7-8, 2003. $37.50

Seashores of the Maritimes Merritt Gibson. [This book] was compiled to help you identify common plants and animals and to provide a few notes about each. About 400 species are included, ones you should be able to find if you look in the proper habitats." Soft cover, 5" x 7-3/4", 346 pp. ISBN 1-55109-428-2, 2003. $19.95

Algae of the Susquehanna River Basin in New York George J. Schumacher. Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 58 pp. 1969. $1.95

An Illustrated Guide to the Benthic Marine Algae of Coastal North Carolina: I. Rhodophyta Donald F. Kapraun. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 206 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4063-7, 1980. $29.95

Marine Algae of California Isabella A. Abbott and George J. Hollenberg. This book is "intended to be used as a manual--a combined laboratory and field reference for identifying the marine algae of California. It differs from its predecessors ... in placing less emphasis on a previous knowledge of lower plants ("cryptogams") ... . Each of the 669 species described in this work is illustrated by one or more line drawings, as are all but a handful of the infraspecific taxa." Soft cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/2", 827 pp. ISBN 0-8047-2152-1, 1976 (1997 printing). $47.95

Between Pacific Tides Edward F. Ricketts, Jack Calvin, and Joel W. Hedgpeth; revised by David W. Phillips. "[T]he text introduces many of the animals, and a few of the plants, common on Pacific seashores, describing them, their habits, and their habitats. ... [A] detailed Annotated Systematic Index and General Bibliography summarize the state of the literature and offer an abundance of sources for further inquiry." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 652 pp. ISBN 0-8047-2068-1, 1985. $29.95

Pacific Seaweeds: A Guide to Common Seaweeds of the West Coast Louis Druehl. This guide covers "over 100 common species of seaweeds that occur along the Pacific coastline from southeast Alaska to central California." Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 190 pp. ISBN 1-55017-240-9, 2003. $19.95

KINGDOM METAPHYTA "bryophytes" and tracheophytes

BOTANY - GENERAL

Botanical Latin William T. Stearn. "A comprehensive guide to every aspect of Latin usage in this field, it is an invaluable source of accurate information for gardeners, botanists, scientific historians, systematic etymologists and classical scholars alike. ... Now in its fourth, completely revised and updated edition, this internationally renowned handbook summarises the grammar and syntax of botanical Latin, and covers the roots and origins of Latin and latinised geographical names, colour terms, symbols and abbreviations, diagnoses and descriptions, the formation of names and epithets, and much more." Soft cover, 7" x 9-3/4", 546 pp. ISBN 0-88192-627-2, 1992 (fourth edition). $29.95

A Dictionary of Botanical Terms John Stevens Henslow. This is a reproduction of Henslow's 1856 book. From his preface: "Such a Dictionary as we now present in its complete state, affords every one a ready reference to any term that may be met with in botanical authors, whether it be still in use, or has become so far obsolete that even proficients in the science may be at a loss to ascertain its meaning without more trouble than they would be willing to bestow." Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 218 pp. ISBN 978-1-108-00131-1. $16.99

The Cambridge Ilustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms Michael Hickey and Clive King. "This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated glossary comprises over 2400 terms commonly used to describe vascular plants. The majority are structural terms referring to parts of plants visible with the naked eye or with a x10 hand lens, but some elementary microscopical and physiological terms are included, as appropriate. Each term is defined accurately and concisely, and whenever possible, cross referenced to clearly labeled line drawings made mainly from living material. The illustrations are presented together in a section comprising 127 large format pages, within which they are grouped according to specific features, such as leaf shape or flower structure, so allowing comparison of different forms at a glance." Soft cover, 8-1/4" x 11-5/8", 208 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-79401-5, 2000. $53.00

Dictionary of Plant Names Allen J. Coombes. Hard cover, 5-1/4" x 7-3/4", 195 pp. ISBN 0-88192-294-3, 1999. $12.95

Flora's Plant Names Loretta Barnard, Dannielle Doggett, Fiona Doig, Kate Etherington (eds). Look up a common name and learn the (sometimes taxonomically outdated) scientific name. Soft cover, 5" x 7-3/4", 376 pp. ISBN 0-88192-605-1, 2003. $14.95

Flora: A Gardener's Encyclopedia Sean Hogan, chief consultant. "This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated [color photographs] encyclopedia of plants contains information on over 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organizaed in an A to Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, notes on origin, cultivation requirements, growth habit, propagation, and pests and diseases." Hard cover, 2 volumes plus CD-ROM with case, 9-1/4" x 12-1/4", 1584 pp. ISBN 0-88192-538-1, 2003. $99.95

Plant Form: An Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant Morphology Adrian D. Bell. "This new edition of the classic reference includes the latest information on plant morphology, more than 1000 exquisite line drawings, and nearly twice as many photographs as the previous edition. Aimed at students of botany and horticulture, enthusiastic gardeners, and amateur naturalists, it functions as an illustrated dictionary, a basic course in plant morphology, and an intriguing and enlightening book to dip into." Hard cover, 9-1/2" x 7-7/8", 431 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-850-1, 2008. $49.95

How to Identify Plants H. D. Harrington. "Harrington's clear and carefully organized textbook provides step-by-step instructions and definitions to aid in recognition and classification of plants. The 1996 edition has been reset and its 533 drawings and illustrated glossary have been digitally enhanced for clarity." Soft cover, 5" x 8-1/2", 207 pp. ISBN 0-8040-0149-9, 1985. $11.95

How to Identify Flowering Plant Families: A Practical Guide for Horticulturists and Plant Lovers John Philip Baumbardt. "This book leads the reader through analyses of flower structure, floral diagrams, and floral formulae to enable him or her to place a plant in its correct familial relationship." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 269 pp. ISBN 0-917304-21-7, 1982. $22.95

Flora of North America, Volume 1 - Introduction Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 372 pp. ISBN 0-19-505713-9, 1993. $95.00

Guide to Flowering Plant Families Wendy B. Zomlefer. This book "covers 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America, using detailed illustrations and modern referenced commentaries". Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 430 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4470-5, 1994. $34.95

Plant Systematics: A Phylogenetic Approach Walter S. Judd, Christopher S. Campbell, Elizabeth A. Kellogg, Peter F. Stevens, and Michael J. Donoghue. "This introductory text recircumscribes orders and families to represent monophyletic groups. ... The sources of taxonomic evidence are discussed, including morphology, anatomy, embryology, chromosomes, palynology, secondary plant compounds, proteins, and DNA. ... The text is copiously illustrated". "The text assumes no prerequisites other than introductory botany or biology." Hard cover, 8-1/2" x 11-1/4", 565 pp. plus a CD. ISBN 0-87893-407-2, 2008 (third edition). $97.95

Plants Irene Ridge (ed.). "An introductory textbook, intended for first or second year undergraduates". Soft cover, 8-1/4" x 10-3/8", 345 pp. ISBN 0-19-925548-2, 2002. $54.50

The Plant-Book: A portable dictionary of the vascular plants D. J. Mabberley. "In over 20,000 entries this comprehensive dictionary provides information on every family and genus of seed-bearing plant (including gymnosperms) plus ferns and other pteridophytes, combining taxonomic details with invaluable information on English names and uses." Hard cover, 4-3/4" x 9-1/4", 858 pp. 0-521-41421-0, 1997 (second edition; reprinted with corrections 2006). $96.00

A Systematic Treatment of Fruit Types Richard W. Spjut. Soft cover, 6-3/4" x 10", 182 pp. ISBN 0-89327-383-X, 1994. $24.95

Identification of Plants with Fleshy Fruits Eugene C. Ogden and Richard S. Mitchell. Random access keys. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 97 pp. 1990. $6.95

Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, Ethnobotany Jean H. Langenheim. "This book takes a unique multidisciplinary approach to the study of plant resins and is the only complete, scientifically up-to-date treatment of them. Divided into three parts for ease of use--production of resin, geologic history and ecology, and ethnobotany--it is accessible to anyone interested in understanding plant resins and their uses." Hard cover, 7-5/8" x 10-5/8", 586 pp. ISBN 0-88192-574-8, 2003. $49.95

Colonial Botany: Science, Commerce, and Politics in the Early Modern World Londa Schiebinger and Claudie Swan (editors). "In the early modern world, botany was big science and big business, critical to Europe's national and trade ambitions. Tracing the dynamic relationships among plants, peoples, states, and economies over the course of three centuries, this collection of scholarly essays offers a lively challenge to a historiography that has emphasized the rise of modern botany as a story of taxonomies and 'pure' systems of classification. Charting a new map of botany along colonial coordinates, reaching from Europe to the New World, India, Asia, and other points on the globe, Colonial Botany explores how the study, naming, cultivation, and marketing of rare and beautiful plants resulted from and shaped European voyages, conquests, global trade, and scientific exploration." Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/2", 343 pp. ISBN 0-8122-3827-3, 2005. $55.00

American Household Botany: A History of Useful Plants 1620-1900 Judith Sumner. "Virtually no aspect of 'practical' botany is ignored in these pages, from dyestuffs to household herbs and from timber harvests to holly wreaths. It is a remarkable story of the interdependence of plants and the American home." Hard cover, 6-1/2" x 9-1/4", 396 pp. ISBN 0-88192-652-3, 2004. $27.95

Botany for Gardeners Brian Capon. "A bestseller since its debut, Botany for Gardeners has now been expanded and updated, and includes an appendix on plant taxonomy and a comprehensive index. Two dozen new photos and illustrations make this new edition even more attractive than its predecessor." Comments by bookseller: I read the first edition and found it to be very clear and easy to understand. I recommend it for anyone who wants to learn some of the fundamentals of botany but isn't ready for or interested in a textbook on the subject." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 239 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-655-2, 2005 (revised edition). $19.95

Dangerous Liaisons? When Cultivated Plants Mate with Their Wild Relatives Norman C. Ellstrand. "With the advent of genetic engineering, 'designer' crops might interbreed with natural populations. Could such romances lead to the evolution of 'superweeds,' as some have suggested? Geneticist Norman C. Ellstrand examines this and other questions, beginning with basic information about the natural hybridization process. He describes what is known about hybridization between the world's most important crops--such as wheat, rice, maize, and soybeans--and their wild relatives. In some cases, crop genes have diluted natural diversity to the point that wild populations of certain rare species were absorbed into the gene pool of the more common crop, bringing the wild species to the brink of extinction." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 244 pp. ISBN 0-8018-8190-0, 2003. $29.95

How to Draw Plants: The Techniques of Botanical Illustration Keith West. Soft cover, 7-1/4" x 9-3/4", 152 pp. ISBN 0-88192-350-8, 1983. $19.95

In Praise of Plants Francis Halle. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-3/8", 334 pp. ISBN 0-88192-550-0, 1999. $24.95

Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms of North America Nancy J. Turner and Adam F. Szczawinski. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 311 pp. ISBN 0-88192-312-5, 1991. $24.95

Peterson Field Guide to Venomous Animals & Poisonous Plants Steven Foster and Roger Caras. "This essential guide to safety in the field features 90 venomous animals and more than 250 poisonous plants and fungi. The 340 line drawings make identification fast and simple; 160 species are also illustrated with color photographs." Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 244 pp. ISBN 0-395-93608-X, 1994. $21.00

Bibliography of the Botany of New York State 1751-1940: Part I Homer D. House. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 174 pp. 1941. $4.00

Bibliography of the Botany of New York State 1751-1940: Part 2 Homer D. House. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 67 pp. 1942. $4.00

An Atlas of Pollen of the Trees and Shrubs of Eastern Canada and the Adjacent United States, Part I: Gymnospermae to Fagaceae R. J. Adams and J. K. Morton. Scanning Electron Micrographs ranging from 1000x to 5000x. Soft cover, 7-1/4" x 10", 51 pp. ISBN 0-88192-258-7, 1972. $4.00

An Atlas of Pollen of the Trees and Shrubs of Eastern Canada and the Adjacent United States, Part III: Leguminosae to Cornaceae R. J. Adams and J. K. Morton. Scanning Electron Micrographs ranging from 1000x to 5000x. Soft cover, 7-1/4" x 10", 37 pp. 1976. $4.00

An Atlas of Pollen of the Trees and Shrubs of Eastern Canada and the Adjacent United States, Part IV: Clethraceae to Caprifoliaceae R. J. Adams and J. K. Morton. Scanning Electron Micrographs ranging from 1000x to 5000x. Soft cover, 7-1/4" x 10", 27 pp. 1979. $4.00

"BRYOPHYTES"

Introduction to Bryophytes Alain Vanderpoorten and Bernard Goffinet. From the authors' preface: "The aim of the present book is to offer a stepping-stone to anyone interested in discovering the fundamentals of the biology of bryophytes. ... The book follows what we consider to be an intuitively natural flow. We focus first on the origin of bryophytes in the context of land plant evolution and on the significance of bryophytes in today's world. The morphological diversity of bryophytes are outlined and their associations with fungi and cyanobacteria are summarized, before their ecophysiological features are reviewed. We describe the parameters that shape bryophyte communities and the global distribution of the species that compose them. Finally, we examine the threats facing bryophytes and review approaches designed to conserve them. Some aspects of bryophyte biology merited closer attention and are addressed in box essays. All technical terms are defined in a glossary." Soft cover, 6-7/8" x 9-3/4", 303 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-70073-3, 2009. $45.00

Introduction to Bryology W. B. Schofield. "After a solid foundation in the morphology of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, separate chapters, organized to allow easy comparison of the evolutionary lines, offer definitive information on the biology of the organisms. Topics covered in detail include cytology, genetics, chemistry, ecology, physiology, geography, and the history of the discipline." Soft cover, 8" x 9", 431 pp. ISBN 1-930665-26-1, 2001. $59.95

Bryophyte Biology A. Jonathan Shaw and Bernard Goffinet (editors). This book "provides a comprehensive yet succinct overview of the morphology, systematics, ecology, and evolution of hornworts, liverworts, and mosses. A distinguished set of contributors provide state-of-the-art summaries of the most recent advances in bryology, with rich citation of the current literature. Revised classifications for the liverworts and mosses are presented that depart significantly from previous arrangements. These novel classifications reflect the results of recent phylogenetic analyses and include exhaustive lists of accepted genera with their familial placements." Soft cover, 6" x 9-1/8", 475 pp. ISBN 0-521-66794-1, 2000. $52.00

Liverworts of New England "This is a book for those who are just beginning to look at these fascinating plants as well as for those who didn't even know these plants existed. ... In explanations that do not intimidate or oversimplify, the author describes the nearly 200 species in 62 genera found in diverse habitats throughout the six New England states. Features that can be seen with a hand lens are emphasized. ... Color photographs, line drawings, distribution maps, and simple keys assist in the identification of common species, and a helpful glossary of terms is also included." Hard cover, 2008. $45.00

Structural Diversity of Bryophytes Howard Crum. Hard cover, sewn binding, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4", 379 pp. ISBN 0-9620733-4-2, 2001. $25.00

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses Robin Wall Kimmerer. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 168 pp. ISBN 0-87071-499-6, 2003. $18.95

Flora of North America, Volume 27 - Bryophytes: Mosses, part 1 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). This volume covers most of the acrocarpous mosses. Volume 28 (not yet published) will include the remainder of the acrocarpous mosses plus all the pleurocarpous mosses. Volume 29 (also not published) will include all the hornworts and liverworts. Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 713 pp. ISBN 978-0-19-531823-4, 2007. $95.00

Illustrated Guide to Some Hornworts, Liverworts and Mosses of Eastern Canada Robert R. Ireland and Gilda Bellolio-Trucco. "An illustrated identification guide is presented for some of the common or distinctive bryophytes occurring in eastern Canada. Only superficial (25-50x) features are utilized for identification of the plants. Included in the guide are 2 hornworts, 79 liverworts and 154 mosses that occur from Newfoundland to southern Manitoba. Information is given on the life cycle and structure of bryophytes, on collecting and preparing a reference collection, on identification and methods of study and on a few reference books that are available. Keys to the bryophytes are accompanied by illustrations of the superficial characters important for their recognition. The habitat and distribution are listed for each bryophyte. The guide concludes with an illustrated glossary and an index to the bryophytes." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 203 pp. Facsimile of 1987 publication. $20.00

Maine Mosses: Sphagnaceae-Timmiaceae Bruce Allen. "The mosses of Maine, families Sphagnaceae through Timmiaceae, are keyed, illustrated, and described in detail. Within this volume, 23 families, 72 genera, and 231 species are treated. Nomenclatural novelties proposed are Syntrichia rupicola B. H. Allen, sp. nov. and Schistidium crassithecium H. H. Blom ex B. H. Allen, sp. nov." Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 10-3/4", 419 pp. ISBN 978-0-89327-471-9, 2005. $75.00 ***Back in Print (June 2010)

Checklist of the Mosses of New York State Edwin H. Ketchledge. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 55 pp. November 1957. $3.00

Revised Checklist of the Mosses of New York State Edwin H. Ketchledge. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 19 pp. 1980. $4.00

Species Diversity and Community Structure in Bryophytes: New York State Studies Nancy G. Slack. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 70 pp. 1977. $5.00

Sphagnaceae (Peat Moss Family) of New York State Richard E. Andrus. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 89 pp. 1980. $5.95

Liverworts and Hornworts of Southern Michigan Howard Crum. Hard cover, 6" x 9-1/4", 233 pp. ISBN 0-9620733-1-8, 1991. $19.00

Mosses of the Great Lakes Forest Howard Crum. Hard cover, 7-1/8" x 10-1/4", 592 pp. ISBN 0-9620733-6-3, 2004 (Fourth edition). $40.00

Mosses: Utah and the West Seville Flowers. This book "makes a very substantial and original contribution to our knowledge of the mosses of the western United States, based, as it is, on the long professional career of an outstanding resident bryologist." Soft cover, 7" x 10", 567 pp. 1973 (reprint of first edition). $79.95

(Both volumes have this cover design.) The Moss Flora of Mexico Aaron J. Sharp, Howard Crum, Patricia M. Eckel (editors). "Work on The Moss Flora of Mexico began in the early 1940s as an effort to determine the degree to which the floras of Mexico and the Southern Appalachian Mountains are similar. Vascular plant disjuncts between these areas had already been documented and explained, but little was known of similar distribution patterns in the mosses. ... The flora presented here was prepared by 32 persons active in floristic or monographic revisions of families and genera represented in Mexico. ... Studies by the collaborating authors have expanded the known ranges of the Mexican species, netted many species new to science, and placed many others in synonymy, thereby demonstrating phytogeographic ties to many parts of the world other than the Southern Appalachians." Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 10-7/8", 1113 pp. (vols. 1 + 2). ISBN 0-89327-379-1 (both vols.), 1994. $195.00 (total for both volumes)

Guide to the Bryophytes of Tropical America S. Robbert Gradstein, Steven P. Churchill, and Noris Salazar-Allen; illustrated by M. Elena Reiner-Drehwald, Gloria Mora-Gonzales, and Alberto Castillo. "This guide furnishes the baseline taxonomic information needed for the study of bryophytes in the New World tropics. ... Here, along with information about the nature of and differences among bryophytes and the terminology used to describe them, one may find an introduction to the literature of bryology, a listing of herbaria in which bryophyte collections may be studied, instructions for the proper collection of bryophytes, identification keys, descriptions of taxa to the generic level, and numerous fine illustrations." Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 10-3/4", 577 pp. ISBN 0-89327-435-6, 2001. $30.00

Moss Gardening: Including Lichens, Liverworts, and Other Miniatures George Schenk. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 261 pp. ISBN 0-88192-370-2, 1997. $34.95

TRACHEOPHYTES - BY REGION

WORLDWIDE

Flowering Plants of the World V. H. Heywood (consultant ed.). Hard cover, 8-5/8" x 11-1/4", 336 pp. ISBN 0-19-521037-9, 1993. $65.00

NORTH AMERICA

Flora of North America, Volume 1 - Introduction Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 372 pp. ISBN 0-19-505713-9, 1993. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 2 - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 475 pp. ISBN 0-19-508242-7, 1993. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 3 - Magnoliophyta: Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 590 pp. ISBN 0-19-511246-6, 1997. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 4 - Magnoliophyta: Caryophyllidae, part 1 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 559 pp. ISBN 0-19-517389-9, 2003. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 5 - Magnoliophyta: Caryophyllidae, part 2 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 656 pp. ISBN 0-19-522211-3, 2005. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 8 - Magnoliophyta: Paeoniaceae to Ericaceae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 585 pp. ISBN 978-0-19-534026-6, 2009. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 19 - Asteraceae, part 1 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 579 pp. ISBN 0-19-530563-9, 2006. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 20 - Asteraceae, part 2 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 666 pp. ISBN 0-19-530564-7, 2006. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 21 - Asteraceae, part 3 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 616 pp. ISBN 0-19-530565-5, 2006. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 22 - Magnoliophyta: Alismatidae, Arecidae, Commelinidae (in part), and Zingiberidae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 352 pp. ISBN 0-19-513729-9, 2000. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 23 - Commelinidae (in part): Cyperaceae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 608 pp. ISBN 0-19-515207-7, 2002. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 24 - Commelinidae (in part): Poaceae, part 1 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 908 pp. ISBN 978-0-19-531071-9, 2007. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 25 - Commelinidae (in part): Poaceae, part 2 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 783 pp. ISBN 0-19-516748-1, 2003. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 26 - Magnoliophyta: Liliidae: Liliales and Orchidales Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 723 pp. ISBN 0-19-515208-5, 2002. $95.00

Native and Naturalized Leguminosae (Fabaceae) of the United States (exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii) Duane Isely. "This work, in progress for five decades, consists of a summary revision of the legumes of the adjacent 48 United States. Treated are all known indigenous species, the commonly grown and weedy introductions, and some of the rarely grown species and waifs. Descriptions are provided for the legume family, for all genera, and for all indigenous and commonly grown or introduced species. Keys are provided for genera and species, as well as infraspecific taxa as required. Geographical information, distribution maps, and nomenclatural notes are included." Hard cover, 7" x 10-1/4", 1007 pp. ISBN 0-8425-2396-0, 1998. $60.00

NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA

Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada Henry A. Gleason and Arthur Cronquist. From the Foreword: "By mid-1999, the number of copies of the second edition of the Manual was very low and the book soon would be out of print. Because a true revision would have taken several years, we decided to prepare a "corrected edition," which would include corrections solicited from the botanical community." Please excuse the scanned image of the cover. This printing of Gleason and Cronquist does not have a striped cover. Only my scanner thinks it does. In reality, it is a plain old green cover but with a nice impression of leaves and flower of Liriodendron tulipifera. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 993 pp. ISBN 978-0-89327-365-1, 1991 (second edition, 7th printing, with corrections). (comments by a user of this book) $74.00

The Illustrated Companion to Gleason and Cronquist's Manual Noel H. Holmgren. This book contains illustrations of the whole plant and often important details for all species covered in the 1991 edition of Gleason and Cronquist's manual. For each (set of) illustration(s) a scale is given as well as the page in Gleason and Cronquist where the species is discussed. Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 11", 937 pp. ISBN 0-89327-399-6, 1998. $125.00

Newcomb's Wildflower Guide Lawrence Newcomb; illustrated by Gordon Morrison. Soft cover, 4-3/4" x 7-5/8", 490 pp. ISBN 0-316-60442-9, 1977. $19.95

Wildflowers in the Field and Forest Steven Clemants and Carol Gracie. "The most comprehensive field guide for the northeastern United Statews; coverage also includes mid-Atlantic and mid-western States, and areas of eastern Canada. ... Over 1,400 species descriptions; nearly all with beautiful color photos ... Photographs include insets of leaves, fruits, and other identifiable features ... Color-coded maps indicate both range of the species and time of bloom" Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", 445 pp. ISBN 0-19-515005-8, 2006. $39.99 [3 damaged copies available at $35.00 each]

Native and Cultivated Conifers of Northeastern North America: A Guide Edward A. Cope. Soft cover, 6-1/8" x 9-1/4", 231 pp. ISBN 0-8014-9360-9, 1986. $25.95

Wild Orchids of the Northeast: New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Paul Martin Brown; drawings by Stan Folsom. "This handy and authoritative guide to the orchids of the Northeast is completely revised and expanded, incorporating ten years of additional research and fieldwork since [the author's] last work on the subject. ... [The book] covers 79 species and varieties, 88 forms, and 15 hybrids, providing full treatment of synonymy and species pairs." Soft cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 367 pp. ISBN 978-0-8130-3034-0, 2007. $29.95

Aquatic and Wetland Plants of Northeastern North America Garrett E. Crow and C. Barre Hellquist. This 2-volume set is a comprehensive (1139 species), illustrated (more than 600 pages of drawings) guide to vascular plants that grow in aquatic and wetland habitats in Northeastern North America (Newfoundland, s. to VA, w. to MO, n. to MN). In addition to keys, habitat and range information, there are glossaries of botanical and habitat terms, a discussion of nuisance aquatic weeds, and a full index for each volume. Vol. 1: hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 448 pp. ISBN 0-299-16330-X, 2000. $90.00. Vol. 2: hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 464 pp. ISBN 0-299-16280-X, 2000. $90.00

A Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Northeastern United States Ralph W. Tiner Jr.; drawings by Abigail Rorer. Soft cover, 5-7/8" x 9", 285 pp. ISBN 0-87023-538-9, 1987. $26.95

Freshwater Wetlands: A Guide to Common Indicator Plants of the Northeast Dennis W. Magee; drawings by Abigail Rorer. Soft cover, 6-3/8" x 9-1/8", 245 pp. ISBN 0-87023-317-3, 1981. $22.95

Wild Orchids of the Canadian Maritimes and Northern Great Lakes Region Paul Martin Brown; drawings by Stan Folsom. "More than 60 native orchid species can be found in the fields and forests of the Canadian Maritimes and shorelines of the Northern Great Lakes. ... Each species and variety is colorfully illustrated with photographs, a diagnostic line drawing, and a distribution map, as well as a complete description of the habitat, range, and flowering time." Soft cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 313 pp. ISBN 0-8130-2911-2, 2006. $29.95

Weeds of the Northeast Richard H. Uva, Joseph C. Neal, and Joseph M. DiTomaso. Here is an "illustrated manual for ready identification of 299 common and economically important weeds in the region south to Virginia, north to Maine and southern Canada, and west to Wisconsin. Based on vegetative rather than floral characteristics, this practical guide gives anyone who works with plants the ability to identify weeds before they flower." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 397 pp., color photographs. ISBN 0-8014-8334-4, 1997. $29.95

NEW ENGLAND and MARITIME CANADA

Peterson Field Guide: Ferns of Northeastern and Central North America Boughton Cobb, Elizabeth Farnsworth, Cheryl Lowe. "For fifty years this has been the leading guide to the ferns of northeastern and central North America. Now, with the addition of color photographs to the beautiful full-page line drawings by Laura Louise Foster and completely updated information by two experts from the New England Wild Flower Society, it is both the best and the most current book on the topic." Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 417 pp. ISBN 0-618-39406-0, 2005. $20.00

The Families Huperziaceae and Lycopodiaceae of New England Arthur Haines
One hundred pages of detailed descriptions and discussion of New England's lycopods, including hybrids. Important nomenclatural innovations for hybrids, species, and genera. Soft cover, twin-wire binding (that allows book to lie flat), 8-1/2" x 11", 100 pp. ISBN 0-9664874-6-X, 2003. $30.00

Peterson Field Guide - Eastern Trees George A. Petrides; illustrated by Janet Wehr. "This newly designed field guide features detailed descriptions of 455 species of trees native to eastern North America, including the Midwest and the South. The 48 color plats, 11 black-and-white plates, and 26 text drawings show distinctive details needed for identification. Color photographs and 266 color range maps accompany the species descriptions." Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 424 pp. ISBN 0-395-90455-2, 1998. $20.00

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees: Eastern Region Elbert L. Little. "This first all-photographic field guide highlights, in 993 full-color images, the significant details of virtually all the trees native to eastern North America, and many cultivated species, as you see them in their natural habitats. The guide covers 364 trees from the eastern seaboard to central Texas and the Rockies. Each species is fully described, including habitat, range, and lore." Soft cover, 4" x 7-3/4", 714 pp. ISBN 0-394-50760-6, 1980. $19.95

National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Familiar Trees of North America - East Ann H Whitman (ed.); Jerry F. Franklin and John Farrand Jr. (consultants). This guide covers "80 of the most common and frequently encountered tree species in the East. Our range is bounded by the Arctic tree line across northern Canada, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and the Rocky Mountains on the west." Soft cover, 6" x 4-1/8", 191 pp. ISBN 0-394-74851-4, 1986. $9.00

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Wildflowers: Eastern Region John W. Thieret, William A. Niering, and Nancy C. Olmstead. "More than 950 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of eastern North America close-up and in their natural habitats." Soft cover, 4" x 7-3/4", 879 pp. ISBN 0-375-40232-2, 2001. $19.95

National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Familiar Flowers of North America - East Richard Spellenberg; Ann H Whitman (ed.). This guide covers "80 of the most common native wildflowers of the East. Our geographical range is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and on the west by the 100th meridian, extending from Edwards Plateau in Texas northward through Oklahoma and westward through eastern Colorado, Wyoming, and the Rocky Mountains." Soft cover, 6" x 4-1/8", 190 pp. ISBN 0-394-74843-3, 1986. $9.00

Trees of Nova Scotia Gary Saunders. "In this revised edition, you will find helpful information on how to distinguish different species, with lists of identifiable characteristics and accurate illustrations to assist in outdoor identification. You will also find interesting details about the uses of wood of different species and the primary natural enemies of trees." This book covers native and introduced species. Soft cover, 6" x 8-1/2", 102 pp. ISBN 1-55109-123-2, 1970 (text revised 1995). $9.95

Common Wild Flowers & Plants of Nova Scotia Diane Larue. "Originally developed to aid field personnel in the identification and management of roadside plants in Nova Scotia, this handbook has been adapted for use by anyone interested in the common plants of the province. ... Dr. Larue's research, observations, and beautiful colour photographs present the facts in a friendly and readable form." Soft cover, 7-1/2" x 5-1/2", 164 pp. ISBN 1-55109-488-6, 2004. $17.95

Winter Guide to Woody Plants of Wetlands and Their Borders: Northeastern United States Ralph W Tiner. "This guidebook is intended to aid in winter identification of trees, shrubs, and woody vines [i.e., lianas] growing in and around wetlands. ... [E]vergreen species are included for completeness. The descriptive text is generally kept to the minimum needed to identify the species. In so doing, the focus is on the set of characteristics that separate this species from others resembling it. ... The geographic scope of this book is the Northeast—from Maine to Maryland, including central New York and Pennsylvania. The guidebook is also useful for identifying most woody plants in neighboring Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia. ... The book contains references to over 270 woody plants: 100 species of trees, nearly 150 species of shrubs, [a]nd over 30 trailing plants or woody vines [i.e., lianas]. Approximately 150 species are illustrated. Those not drawn are either very easy to identify by characteristics such as their bark or needle number and size ... or resemble illustrated species and are handled as "Similar Species" with differentiating characters described." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 91 pp. [no ISBN], 1997, revised 2000. $20.00

The Woody Plants of Sphagnous Bogs of Northern New England and Adjacent Canada Fay Hyland and Barbara Hoisington; illustrated by Laurel Smith. Fifty of the most common woody plants found in our northern bogs are illustrated (full-page, one color) and described. The scientific name, family, and a common name are given plus information about habit, leaves, flowers, fruit, and habitat. Also given are notes and other common names. A key to all 50 species and a 3+ page glossary are included. Soft cover, 6" x 9", xviii + 110 pp. ISBN 0-89101-045-9, 1981. $8.95

Spring Wildflowers of New England Marilyn J. Dwelley. A guidebook to spring wildflowers for the layperson. Hard cover, 5-1/2" x 7-3/4", 224 pp. ISBN 0-89272-489-7, 2000 (second edition). $24.95

Wildflowers of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont: In Color Alan E. Bessette, Arleen Rainis Bessette, William K. Chapman, and Valerie Conley Chapman; botanical drawings by Phillippa Brown. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 167 pp. ISBN 0-8156-0586-2, 2000. $24.95

Flora of Mount Desert Island, Maine Edward L. Rand and John H. Redfield. Scanned copy of original 1894 book. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11". $25.00

The Orchids of Maine Jean Wallace Cameron. This book contains a key to genera of Maine orchids, descriptions of all species (including synonyms, etymology, and towns of specimens seen or reported in the literature), glossary, and an extensive 6-page bibliography. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 80 pp. (including IX plates of line drawings). ISBN 0-89101-001-7, 1976. $8.95

The Genus Viola Of Maine Arthur Haines
This book represents a new approach to plant identification. It bridges the gap between (over-)simplified guides for amateur botanists and esoteric works for professionals. Through pictoral symbols, clear explanations of technical terms, scanned leaves, color photographs, keys to all 21 species of violets known to grow in Maine, and descriptions of remaining New England violets, the author has made the understanding of Maine's violets accessible to anyone who is willing to invest his or her time studying this book. Soft cover, twin-wire binding (that allows book to lie flat), 8-1/2" x 11", 82 pp. ISBN 0-9664874-2-7, 2001. $27.00

Winter Keys to Woody Plants of Maine Christopher S. Campbell and Fay Hyland; illustrated by Mary L. F. Campbell. This book contains 63 plates of superb drawings of Maine's native and naturalized woody plants plus keys to species level. According to its introduction, it is "intended for use between the end of the growing season and the resumption of growth the following spring." Also included is a 4-page glossary and an index to scientific and common names. Soft cover, 8-1/4" x 11", 52 pp. + LXIII plates. ISBN 0-89101-034-3, 1978. $14.95

Annotated Checklist of the Free-sporing Tracheophytes ... of Vermont Arthur V. Gilman. Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 18 pp. 2005. $10.00

Ophioglossaceae of Vermont Arthur V. Gilman. Here is a detailed monograph covering the one species of Ophioglossum and nine species of Botrychium that grow in Vermont. Introductory material includes a key to the species and articles about "Ecology and Habitats", "Conservation", and "Vermont History". Treatments of each species include synonymy, morphology, general discussion, a dot map (by town), and a scan of the plant. There are also 3 pages of literature cited and an appendix, "Suggestions for Preparation of Specimens". This book is useful well beyond the border of Vermont. Soft cover, twin-wire binding (that allows book to lie flat), 8-1/2" x 11", 36 pp. ISBN 0-9664874-4-3, 2002. $15.00

Wildflowers of the Berkshire & Taconic Hills Joseph G. Strauch Jr. "This book illustrates in full-color photographs 167 of the area's most beautiful and abundant wildflowers. They are arranged by color and season of bloom for easy identification. The text describes the characteristics of each plant and gives information on habitats, specific locations where the plant can be found, and folklore and uses. Help in identifying dozens of other species similar to those illustrated is also provided." Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 129 pp. ISBN 0-936399-66-X, 1995. $12.95

Vascular Flora of Rhode Island Lisa L. Gould, Richard W. Enser, Richard E. Champlin, and Irene H. Stuckey. This is Volume 1 of The Biota of Rhode Island. "This invaluable resource lists all of Rhode Island's vascular plants ... that are native or have naturalized. For each species it gives scientific name and synonyms, common names, growth habit, wetland status, and status and abundance in Rhode Island. Also included is a discussion of Rhode Island's phytogeography." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 268 pp. ISBN 1-887771-01-8, 1998. $20.00

Rhode Island Wildflowers Irene H. Stuckey. The color photographs of the 84 species covered in the book are extremely helpful in identification. A paragraph accompanies each photograph and includes a description of the plant and often gives interesting information about it. Following each paragraph is the plant height and flower diameter. Soft cover, 5-1/4" x 8", 61 pp. ISBN 1-887771-04-2, 2000 (3rd edition). $13.50

Native and Naturalized Plants of Nantucket Frank C. MacKeever; edited by Harry E. Ahles. Hard cover, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4", 132 pp. ISBN 0-87023-037-9, 1968. $30.00

Coastal Plants from Cape Cod to Cape Canaveral Irene H. Stuckey and Lisa Lofland Gould. Soft cover, 5" x 8", 305 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4894-8, 2000. $15.95

MID-ATLANTIC UNITED STATES

Common Plants of the Mid-Atlantic Coast (revised edition) Gene M. Silberhorn; illustrated by Mary Warinner and Kent Forrest. This field guide "is organized into three parts based primarily on ecological habitats: (1) plants of the beach, dunes, and maritime forest, (2) plants of salt and brackish marshes, and (3) plants of freshwater wetlands, tidal and nontidal. In general, the individual species within each part are presented as they would typically appear proceeding from the shore interface towards the uplands or inland." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 294 pp. ISBN 0-8018-6081-4, 1999. $24.95

A Checklist of New York State Plants Richard S. Mitchell. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 272 pp. ISBN 1-55557-004-6, 1986. $5.95

Revised Checklist of New York State Plants Richard S. Mitchell and Gordon C. Tucker. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 400 pp. ISBN 1-55557-205-7, 1997. $15.95

Database and Revised Checklist of New York State Plants (Revision IV) Richard S. Mitchell. CD-ROM. 2003. $9.95

Late-glacial and Postglacial Vegetation Change in Southwestern New York State Norton G. Miller. "This report treats a problem that is historical in nature--vegetation change through time following deglaciation. The region involved is in western New York State where surfaces, according to available data, have been ice-free for at least 12,500 years, or longer southward toward the Pennsylvania border. Temperate broadleaf-deciduous or deciduous-coniferous forests now characterize the region. The history of their development as well as information on vegetation types that no longer exist in the area are major objectives in this investigation. The principal technique used is pollen analysis ... ." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 102 pp. 1973. $5.00

Postglacial Vegetational Changes Along an Elevational Gradient in The Adirondack Mountains (New York): A Study of Plant Macrofossils Stephen T. Jackson. "Plant macrofossils from post-glacial sediments of six sites document the history of vegetation patterns and species distributions along an elevational gradient (661 to 1320 m) in the High Peaks region the Adirondack Mountains (New York). The macrofossil data were also used to reconstruct local vegetation history at each of the six sites, to establish minimal arrival times for immigrating plant species, and to clarify the regional pollen record via identification of palynologically silent taxa and species-level determinations of palynologically indistinguishable taxa." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 29 pp. ISBN 1-55557-182-4, 1988. $6.00

Late Eighteenth Century Vegetation of Central and Western New York State on the Basis of Original Land Survey Records P. L. Marks and Sana Gardescu. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 53 pp. ISBN 1-55557-225-1, 1992. $4.95

The Regional Vegetational History of the High Peaks (Adirondack Mountains), New York Donald R. Whitehead and Stephen T. Jackson. "This paper focuses on the High Peaks region of the Adironadacks and is designed to explore: (1) the general sequence of vegetational changes for the region, (2) the altitudinal patterns of vegetational change, (3) the immigration history of the dominant forest trees, (4) evidence for responses of vegetation to Holocene climatic changes, (5) the response of Adirondack forests to the abrupt mid-Holocene (4800 yr BP) regional decline of Tsuga, and (6) the patterns of forest change associated with expansion of Picea in the late Holocene." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 27 pp. ISBN 1-55557-195-6, 1990. $6.00

Atlas of New York State Ferns Richard S. Mitchell. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 28 pp. 1984. $5.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: I. Pteridophyta - The Ferns and Fern Allies Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 276 pp. 1979. $5.95

Pinophyta (Gymnosperms) of New York State Edward A. Cope. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 80 pp. 1992. $8.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: II. Coniferales - The Conifers Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 116 pp. 1980. $5.95

Wildflowers of New York: In Color William K. Chapman, Valerie A. Chapman, Alan E. Bessette, Arleen Rainis Bessette, and Douglas R. Pens; botanical drawings by Phillippa Brown. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 163 pp. ISBN 0-8156-0470-X, 1998. $24.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: III. Apetalae - Including the Poplars, Willows, Hickories, Birches, Beeches, Oaks, Elms, Nettles, Sorrels, Docks, and Smartweeds Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 374 pp. 1980. $5.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: IV (Part 1.) Polypetalae - Chenopodiaceae through Capparidaceae - Including Goosefoot, Amaranth, Pokeweed, Spring Beauty, Pinks, Water-lilies, Tulip-tree, Sassafras, Buttercups, Barberries, Poppies, Fumitories, and Mustards Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 358 pp. 1984. $5.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: IV (Part 2.) Polypetalae - Sarraceniaceae through Leguminosae - Including Pitcher-plant, Sundew, Stonecrop, Foam Flower, Currants, Gooseberries, Saxifrage, Witch-hazel, Sycamore, Avens, Hawthorn, Cinquefoil, Cherries, Apple, Roses, Brambles, and Legumes Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 283 pp. 1983. $5.95

Magnoliaceae through Ceratophyllaceae of New York State Richard S. Mitchell and Ernest O. Beal. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 62 pp. 1979. $6.00

Potamogeton in New York Eugene C. Ogden. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pp. 1974. $4.00

Juncaceae (Rush Family) of New York State Steven E. Clemants. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 67 pp. 1990. $8.95

Checklist of the Grasses of New York State Stanley Jay Smith. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 44 pp. 1965. $2.50

Berberidaceae through Fumariaceae of New York State Richard S. Mitchell. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 66 pp. 1983. $8.95

Ranunculaceae (Crowfoot Family) of New York State Richard S. Mitchell and J. Kenneth Dean. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 100 pp. 1982. $8.95

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family) of New York State Richard S. Mitchell and J. Kenneth Dean. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 81 pp. 1978. $8.95

Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae of New York State Steven E. Clemants. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 100 pp. 1992. $5.95

Portulacaceae through Caryophyllaceae of New York State Richard S. Mitchell. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 124 pp. 1993. $8.95

Platanaceae through Myricaceae of New York State Richard S. Mitchell. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 98 pp. 1988. $8.95

Betulaceae through Cactaceae of New York State John J. Furlow and Richard S. Mitchell. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 93 pp. 1990. $8.95

Flora of the Columbia County Area, New York Rogers McVaugh. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 433 pp. April 1958. $8.00

Contributions to the Flora of Central New York-I Stanley Jay Smith. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 74 pp. August 1945. $8.00

1 Additions and Corrections to the Flora of the Allegany State Park Region, Cattaraugus County, New York (1927-1938) and 2 New or Noteworthy Species of Fungi-V 1 Homer D. House and Robert B. Gordon. 2 John Dearness and Homer D. House. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 60 pp. 1940. $2.50

Rare Plants of New York State Richard S. Mitchell and Charles J. Sheviak. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 96 pp. 1983. $8.95

Anatomical Patterns of Some Aquatic Vascular Plants of New York Eugene C. Ogden. Soft cover, 8-1/4" x 10-1/2", 133 pp. 1974. $5.00

Field Guide to the Aquatic Plants of Lake George, New York Eugene C. Ogden, J. Kenneth Dean, Charles W. Boylen, and Richard B. Sheldon. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 65 pp. 1976. $5.00

The Plants of Pennsylvania: An Illustrated Manual Ann Fowler Rhoads and Timothy A. Block; illustrated by Anna Anisko. Hard cover, 7-1/2" x 10-1/4", 1061 pp. ISBN 0-8122-4003-0, 2007 (second edition). $.00

Trees of Pennsylvania: A Complete Reference Guide Ann Fowler Rhoads and Timothy A. Block; illustrated by Anna Anisko. "Written by botanists at the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible field and natural history guide to the state's tree life." All of Pennsylvania's 195 trees, both native and naturalized, are covered in this book. Hard cover, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4", 407 pp. ISBN 0-8122-3785-4, 2005. $55.00

Coastal Plants from Cape Cod to Cape Canaveral Irene H. Stuckey and Lisa Lofland Gould. Soft cover, 5" x 8", 305 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4894-8, 2000. $15.95

SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Native Trees of the Southeast: An Identification Guide L. Katherine Kirkman, Claud L. Brown, and Donald J. Leopold. Features of this guide: "Describes 229 trees native to the southeastern United States; 591 [color]photographs fully integrated into the text; range maps show tree distributions in the Southeast and adjoining areas; covers the Carolinas, eastern Tennessee, Georgia, northern Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and eastern Arkansas and Texas; includes keys to trees in both summer and winter conditions". Soft cover, 6-1/8" x 9-1/4", 370 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-828-0, 2007. $34.95

Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas Albert E. Radford, Harry E. Ahles, and C. Ritchie Bell. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 1183 pp. ISBN 0-8078-1087-8, 1968. $49.95

A Guide to Ocean Dune Plants Common to North Carolina E. Jean Wilson Kraus. "For readers of all levels of interest and expertise, this guide provides a clear, informative look at the ecology and biology of the dunes." Soft cover, black & white illustrations, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 71 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4212-5, 1988. $9.95

Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains Stanley L. Bentley. "Using straightforward language yet incorporating the most up-to-date scientific information and nomenclature, the book will be welcomed by amateur naturalists or professional botanists looking for species in the field and by those who simply enjoy photographs of beautiful wildflowers." Distribution, by county, is given for the Appalachian Mountain region of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9-1/4", 235 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4872-7, 2000. $24.95

Wild Orchids of the Southeastern United States, North of Peninsular Florida Paul Martin Brown; drawings by Stan Folsom. This book includes the information necessary "to correctly identify the 76 species, 4 varieties, 61 forms, and 13 hybrids found in the orchid-rich wilds of the Southeast." Soft cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 394 pp. ISBN 0-8130-2749-7, 2004. $27.95

Coastal Plants from Cape Cod to Cape Canaveral Irene H. Stuckey and Lisa Lofland Gould. Soft cover, 5" x 8", 305 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4894-8, 2000. $15.95

A Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Southeastern United States Ralph W. Tiner Jr.; drawings by Abigail Rorer. Soft cover, 5-7/8" x 9", 328 pp. ISBN 0-87023-832-9, 1993. $21.95

Wild Flowers of North Carolina William S. Justice and C. Ritchie Bell. "Also covering Virginia, South Carolina, and areas of Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware". Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 217 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4192-7, 1968. $19.95

Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway J. Anthony Alderman. Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/2", 205 pp. ISBN 0-8078-4651-1, 1997. $11.95

Vascular Flora of the Southeastern United States - Volume 1: Asteraceae Arthur Cronquist. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 261 pp. ISBN 0-8078-1362-1, 1980. $40.00

(This cover is plain beige.) Vascular Flora of the Southeastern United States - Volume 3, Part 2: Leguminosae Duane Isely. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/2", 258 pp. ISBN 0-8078-1900-X, 1990. $59.95

Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida (2nd edition) Richard P. Wunderlin and Bruce F. Hansen. "The Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida is intended to be a means to identify the more than 4,100 taxa of ferns, fern allies, and seed plants that are native or naturalized in Florida. It serves as the field guide and companion to the multivolume Flora of Florida" (vol. 1 available below; remaining volumes not yet completed). This book "contains all indigenous vascular plants known to occur in Florida in addition to non-native taxa that were purposely or unintentionally introduced and now reproduce outside of cultivation. Taxa that have not been re-collected in the state for several decades, or even longer in some cases, are included for historic reasons and on the premise that they may be rediscovered in the future as botanical exploration continues." Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 787 pp. ISBN 0-8130-2632-6, 2003 (second edition). $39.95

Flora of Florida: Volume I - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms Richard P. Wunderlin and Bruce F. Hansen. This is "the first of a proposed eight-volume comprehensive reference to the more than 3,800 [somebody must have done some new arithmetic - see book immediately above] vascular plants, native and non-native, known to occur growing wild in the state." The authors "employ standard botanical treatments and keys for all families, genera, and species of the ferns and non-flowering seed plants along with descriptions, illustrations, nomenclature, and distribution information. ... Chapters also cover physical setting, vegetation, and botanical exploration." Hard cover, 7-1/2" x 10-1/4", 365 pp. ISBN 0-8130-1805-6, 2000. $49.95

MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES and ADJACENT CANADA

Aquatic and Standing Water Plants of the Central Midwest: Ferns, Conifers, and other Monocots, Excluding Sedges Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 339 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2670-1, 2006. $67.00

Vascular Flora of Illinois Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 9", 490 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2421-0, 2002. $57.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Ferns Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 240 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2255-2, 1999 (second edition). $53.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants - Flowering Rush to Rushes Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 336 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2687-6, 2006 (second edition). $65.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Sedges - Carex Robert H. Mohlenbrock; illustrated by Paul Nelson. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 328 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2074-6, 1999. $65.00

(This cover is olive-green.) The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Sedges - Cyperus to Scleria Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 223 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2358-3, 2001 (second edition). $53.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Grasses - Panicum to Danthonia Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 455 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2360-5, 2001 (second edition). $55.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Grasses - Bromus to Paspalum Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 404 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2359-1, 2002 (second edition). $65.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants - Pokeweeds, Four-o'clocks, Carpetweeds, Cacti, Purslanes, Goosefoots, Pigweeds, and Pinks Robert H. Mohlenbrock; illustrated by Paul W. Nelson; maps by Wendy Preece. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 277 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2380-X, 2001. $65.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants - Willows to Mustards Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 286 pp. ISBN 0-8093-0922-X, 1980. $47.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants - Basswoods to Spurges Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 234 pp. ISBN 0-8093-1025-2, 1982. $55.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants - Magnolias to Pitcher Plants Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 261 pp. ISBN 0-8093-0920-3, 1981. $55.00

Steyermark's Flora of Missouri George Yatskievych. "Steyermark's Flora of Missouri is an account of Missouri's vascular flora, including the pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and flowering plants growing spontaneously in the state." Volume 1 "contains treatments of 801 species of ferns, fern allies, conifers and monocots." Volume 2 "contains treatments of more than 900 species of dicots in the families Acanthaceae through Fabaceae." Volume 3 - not yet published. Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 10-1/4"; vol. 1: 991 pp. ISBN 1-887247-19-X, 1999. $38.00; vol. 2: 1181 pp. ISBN 1-930723-49-0, 2006. $48.00.

Grasses of Wisconsin Norman C. Fassett. Illustrated guide (with keys) to grasses that grow without cultivation in Wisconsin. Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 174 pp. ISBN 0-299-00814-2, 1951 (5th printing). $18.95

Wildflowers of the Western Great Lakes Region James R. Wells, Frederick W. Case Jr., and T. Lawrence Mellichamp. Text with color photographs arranged by habitat. Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 284 pp. ISBN 0-87737-042-7, 1999. $59.95

Orchids of the Western Great Lakes Region Frederick W. Case Jr. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 249 pp. ISBN 87737-036-2, 1987. $31.95

Spring Flora of Wisconsin Norman C. Fassett. Illustrated guide (with keys) to spring-flowering angiosperms of Wisconsin. Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7", 413 pp. ISBN 0-299-06754-8, 1978 (4th edition). $19.95

Michigan Flora Edward G. Voss. Vol. 1 (image shown): hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 488 pp. ISBN 87737-032-X, 1972. $19.00. Vol. 2: hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 727 pp. ISBN 87737-037-0, 1985. $19.00. Vol. 3: hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 622 pp. ISBN 87737-040-0, 1996. $19.00

Gleason's Plants of Michigan revised by Richard K. Rabeler. Soft cover, 4-3/4" x 8", 398 pp. ISBN 0-9663251-0-9, 1998 (2nd printing 2001, corrected). $26.50

Michigan Trees: A Guide to the Trees of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region Burton V. Barnes and Warren H. Wagner Jr. "This book is designed for use by a wide audience ... [with] curiosity and a sense of wonder for the world of living things and the role of woody plants." Hard cover, 6" x 9", 448 pp. ISSN 0-472-08921-8, 2004. $22.95

Michigan Wildflowers Helen V. Smith. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 468 pp. ISSN 87737-019-2, 1966. $18.00

The Flora of the Tobermory Islands: Bruce Peninsula National Park J. K. Morton and Joan M. Venn. Soft cover, 7-1/2" x 10", 92 pp. ISSN 0317-3348, 1987. $15.00

Roadside Plants and Flowers: A Traveler's Guide to the Midwest and Great Lakes Area Marian S. Edsall. A field guide to more than 100 flowering plants and ferns. Descriptions include the best times to observe the plants, key features to look for, and a miscellany of other information, with color photographs on facing pages. Soft cover, 5-3/8" x 8-1/2", 143 pp. ISBN 0-299-09704-8, 1985. $17.95

A Checklist of the Flora of Ontario Vascular Plants J. K. Morton and Joan M. Venn. "The present checklist is the first published comprehensive inventory of the vascular plants of the Province of Ontario. In it we have attempted to list all the species, subspecies and named hybrids that are known to occur in the province, assigning each to its currently accepted scientific name. Also we have attempted to include all the names that have appeared in the literature specifically referring to Ontario collections or to the occurrence of a plant in the province." Soft cover, 7-1/2" x 10", 218 pp. ISSN 0317-3348, 1990. $20.00

Trees of Ontario Linda Kershaw. "574 colour photos and illustrations show each tree's bark, leaves, flowers, fruits or cones, and overall shape ... range maps and habitat descriptions ... illustrated keys based on leaf, flower, fruit and winter characteristics ... name origins and French names ... illustrated glossary." Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 240 pp. ISBN 1-55105-274-1, 2001. $18.95

Ontario Wildflowers Linda Kershaw. "over 200 vivid colour photos showing whole plant and flower detail ... notes of interest on edibility, medicinal uses, poisonous plants ... guidelines indicating whether flowers can be picked ... tips for easy identification ... illustrated key and glossary." Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 144 pp. ISBN 1-55105-285-7, 2002. $12.95

Cultivated and Native Asters of Ontario (Compositae: Astereae) John C. Semple, Stephen B. Heard, and Luc Brouillet. "A monograph presenting the native asters of Ontario and native and non-native cultivars including Eurasian genera. Various classifications of all asters are discussed and a revised scheme is presented based on previously published studies on morphology, cytology and DNA analyses. Generic limits are those used by the Flora North America Project. ... Eighteen new nomenclatural combinations." Soft cover, spiral binding, 134 pp. 2002. $28.00

The Goldenrods of Ontario: Solidago L. and Euthamia Nutt. John C. Semple, Gordon S. Ringius, and Jie Jay Zhang. "Complete descriptions and illustrations of all [30] taxa are included along with a key to all taxa. Distributional data are summarized in tabular form. Coloured illustrations of 28 species of goldenrods and several related taxa in the tribe are included in this edition of the Goldenrods of Ontario." Soft cover, spiral binding, 7-1/2" x 10-1/4", 90 pp. ISSN 0317-3348, 1999 (3rd edition). $15.00

The Flora of Manitoulin Island J. K. Morton and Joan M. Venn; photographs by Donald R. Gunn. "Manitoulin Island is a wedge-shaped island lying in the northern part of Lake Huron in the Great Lakes Region of Canada." In addition to each plant's entry (scientific name, common name, habitat description, notes), there are 124 color photographs, dot maps, and 39 pages of introductory material (geology, glacial and post glacial history, climate, etc.). Soft cover, plastic spiral binding, 8" x 10", 374 pp. ISSN 0317-3348, 1990. $27.50

INTERMOUNTAIN WESTERN UNITED STATES

Intermountain Flora: Vascular Plants of the Intermountain West, U.S.A. - Volume Two, Part B: Subclass Dilleniidae Noel H. Holmgren, Patricia K. Holmgren, and Arthur Cronquist. "Included in this volume are 17 families, 119 genera, 464 species, and numerous varieties." In addition to keys and descriptions, there are excellent line drawings. Hard cover, 7-7/8" x 11", 488 pp. ISBN 0-89327-469-0, 2005. $100.00

NORTHWESTERN UNITED STATES and ADJACENT CANADA

Handbook of Northwestern Plants Helen M. Gilkey and La Rea J. Dennis. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 494 pp. ISBN 0-87071-490-2, 2001. $29.95

Plants of Western Oregon, Washington & British Columbia Eugene N. Kozloff. This is the "definitive guide to the rich and varied plant life of the Pacific Northwest, from the shores of the Pacific Ocean east to the crest of the Cascades, and from northwestern California through Oregon, Washington, and into British Columbia. Its botanical coverage is complete, with the plants native to the region as well as those that have been introduced, either intentionally or as weeds, and that have become naturalized. It includes the rich flora of the Siskiyou Mountains (also called the Klamath Mountains) of southwestern Oregon and northwestern California, with its interesting endemics. ... The user-friendly keys and more than 700 color photographs and 350 line drawings facilitate the identification of the more than 2500 species that occur in the area." Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 10-5/8", 512 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-724-5, 2005. $65.00

Wild Orchids of the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies Paul Martin Brown; drawings by Stan Folsom. "Whether beginner or professional, curious orchid hunters will be able to locate the nearly 50 species to be found in a wide variety of this region's local habitat--from seashore to temperate rain forest to alpine meadow." Soft cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 287 pp. ISBN 0-8130-2900-7, 2006. $29.95

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees: Western Region Elbert L. Little. "This first all-photographic field guide highlights, in 855 full-color images, the significant details of virtually all the trees native to western North America and many cultivated species, as you see them in their natural habitats. The guide covers 312 trees from the Pacific Coast to central Texas and the Rockies. Each species is fully described, including habitat, range, and lore." Soft cover, 4" x 7-3/4", 639 pp. ISBN 0-394-50761-4, 1980. $19.95

Peterson Field Guide - Pacific States Wildflowers Theodore F. Niehaus; illustrated by Charles L. Ripper. "Here are descriptions and illustrations of 1,492 species from 77 families--virtually all of the wildflowers found from British Columbia to Baja California, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Grouped by color, each species description includes field marks, size, habitat, range, flowering season, and common and scientific names." Soft cover, 4" x 7-3/4", 432 pp. ISBN 0-395-91095-1, 1976. $19.00

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Wildflowers: Western Region Richard Spellenberg. "More than 940 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of western North America close-up and in their natural habitats." Soft cover, 4" x 7-3/4", 862 pp. ISBN 0-375-40233-0, 2001. $19.95

Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants Robin Rose, Caryn E. C. Chachulski, and Diane L. Haase. Soft cover, 7" x 10", 248 pp. ISBN 0-87071-428-7, 1998. $21.95

Plants of the Oregon Coastal Dunes Alfred M. Wiedemann, La Rea J. Dennis, and Frank H. Smith. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 120 pp. ISBN 0-87071-457-0, 1998. $12.95

WESTERN and SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES

Trees and Shrubs of California John D. Stuart and John O. Sawyer. "This is the first book to present the magnificent trees and shrubs of California together in one accessible field guide. More than 200 line drawings, 300 range maps, and 40 color photographs augment the text." Soft cover, 4-3/4" x 7-1/2", 467 pp. ISBN 0-520-22110-9, 2001. $24.95

Trees of the California Sierra Nevada George A. Petrides; illustrated by Olivia Petrides. This book allows one to key a tree to one of six groups: leaves needlelike or scalelike (conifers; 8 plates of black and white illustrations), leaves opposite and compound (4 plates), leaves opposite and simple (2 plates), leaves alternate and compound (1 plate), deciduous trees with leaves alternate and simple (9 plates), and evergreen trees with leaves alternate and simple (6 plates). Each plate groups similar trees (e.g., "leaves mostly double-toothed"). Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 79 pp. ISBN 0-8117-3166-9, 2005. $9.95

Trees of the Rocky Mountains and Intermountain West George A. Petrides; illustrated by Olivia Petrides. This book allows one to key a tree to one of six groups: leaves needlelike or scalelike (10 plates of black and white illustrations), leaves opposite and compound (2 plates), leaves opposite and simple (2 plates), leaves alternate and compound (6 plates), leaves alternate and simple (20 plates), and yuccas, palms, and cacti (2 plates). Each plate groups similar trees (e.g., "leaflets with uneven bases"). Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 109 pp. ISBN 0-8117-3168-5, 2005. $9.95

Trees of the American Southwest George A. Petrides; illustrated by Olivia Petrides. This book allows one to key a tree to one of six groups: leaves needlelike or scalelike (7 plates of black and white illustrations), leaves opposite and compound (3 plates), leaves opposite and simple (2 plates), leaves alternate and compound (8 plates), leaves alternate and simple (19 plates), and yuccas, palms, and cacti (3 plates). Each plate groups similar trees (e.g., "leaflets with uneven bases"). Soft cover, 4-1/2" x 7-1/4", 109 pp. ISBN 0-8117-3165-0, 2005. $9.95

The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California James C. Hickman (ed.). "First published in 1925, Willis Linn Jepson's Manual of the Flowering Plants of California has been a standard reference for teachers, students, and naturalists. Since that time, hundreds of new species have been identified and botanical investigation has become more sophisticated in its methods. Now Jepson's philosophy of making botanical information available to all is again realized in this all-new volume, which includes the immense store of information on California flora accumulated over the past decades." Hard cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 1400 pp. ISBN 0-520-08255-9, 1993 (1996=3rd printing with corrections). $95.00

The Jepson Desert Manual: Vascular Plants of Southeastern California Bruce G. Baldwin, Steve Boyd, Barbara J. Ertter, Robert W. Patterson, Thomas J. Rosatti, Dieter H. Wilken (editors). "The purpose of The Jepson Desert Manual is to provide amateur and professional botanists with a single work focused exclusively on identification of vascular plants in the California deserts." Soft cover, 7" x 10", 624 pp. ISBN 0-520-22775-1, 2002. $39.95

Sonoran Desert Plants: An Ecological Atlas Raymond M. Turner, Janice E. Bowers, Tony L. Burgess. "An encyclopedia as well as an atlas, this monumental work describes the taxonomy, geographic distribution, and ecology of 339 plants, most of them common and characteristic trees, shrubs, or succulents. Also included is valuable information on natural history and ethnobotanical, commercial, and horticultural uses of these plants. The entry for each species includes a range map, an elevational profile, and a narrative account. The authors also include an extensive bibliography, referring the reader to references of historical importance, with a glossary to aid the general reader." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 504 pp. ISBN 0-8165-2519-6, 1995. $39.95

(This cover is black.) Flora of Baja California Ira L. Wiggins. "My objective when I began botanical field work in Baja California in 1929 was to prepare a flora that would cover the known vascular plants of the entire peninsula. ... Numerous dealys and diversions postponed attainment of that objective, but the pieces have at last all come together." There are introductory paragraphs on physiography, stratigraphy, historical geology, minerals and mining, drainage systems, soils, climate, major plant communities, and endemism. This book covers 253 subspecies/varieties (beyond one per species) and 2705 species in 884 genera of 155 families. Hard cover, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4", 1025 pp. ISBN 0-8047-10163, 1980. $140.00

The Wild Orchids of California Ronald A. Coleman. This field guide "covers the 31 species of orchids that grow wild in California." The species accounts "describe the plants and flowers, their habitats, distributions, pollinators, and blooming seasons." The excellent color photographs include habitats, plant habit, leaves, flowers, and sometimes flower variations. Also included are dot maps for California counties. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 201 pp. ISBN 0-8014-8782-X, 1995. $24.95

(This cover is black.) The Wild Orchids of Arizona and New Mexico Ronald A. Coleman. The author "discusses all the species of wild orchids currently found in or historically known to have occurred in Arizona and New Mexico." The book "illustrates each wild orchid with a line drawing and multiple color photographs, discusses flowering season, habitat, elevation range, and companion plants, maps current and historical distributions of each species, contains genus and species keys for plant identification, and covers conservation issues and threats to each species." Hard cover, 6" x 9-1/2", 248 pp. ISBN 0-8014-3950-7, 2002. $41.50

Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Texas Paul Martin Brown; drawings by Stan Folsom. "This handy guide covers more than 50 species and varieties, several of which are new to Texas and, in some cases, even brand-new to the orchid world. ... [This book] includes all the essential tools--field photographs, diagnostic line drawings, and useful reference keys--to quickly and easily identify an orchid discovered in the wild." Soft cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 316 pp. ISBN 978-0-8130-3159-0, 2008. $29.95

MEXICO

Liebmann's Mexican Ferns John T. Mickel (introduction). "This volume is a monograph that provides information on more than 300 species from the translated "Mexicos Bregner," published in 1849 by the Danish botanist, Frederik Liebmann. The translation fo its work and its index details the fern floras he collected in Mexico form 1841 to 1843. The entire original Danish version is also reprinted in this volume. These are preceded by an extensive itinerary of the botanist's travels during the two years of exploration." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 173 pp. + 174 pp. ISBN 0-89327-324-4, 1987. $15.00

Pteridophyte Flora of Oaxaca, Mexico John T. Mickel and Joseph M. Beitel. "This handsome volume provides taxonomic treatments of nearly 700 species. Also included are a key to the genera, conspectus of the genera, and abundant illustrations." Hard cover, 7" x 10-1/4", 568 pp. ISBN 0-89327-323-6, 1988. $45.00

Pinus (Pinaceae) Aljos Farjon and Brian T. Styles. A monograph (Flora Neotropica Monograph 75 of the New York Botanical Garden) of the genus in Mexico and Central America. Soft cover, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4", 291 pp. ISBN 978-0-89327-474-0, 1997. $31.00

CENTRAL AMERICA

Field Guide to the Orchids of Costa Rica and Panama Robert L. Dressler. "The first field guide to the orchids of Costa Rica and Panama, this book is lavishly illustrated with 240 stunning color photographs and 229 line drawings. It contains keys to all the orchid genera in the region and most of the orchid species." Soft cover, 6" x 9", 374 pp. ISBN 0-8014-8139-2, 1995. $41.95

SOUTH AMERICA

Flora of the Galapagos Islands Ira L. Wiggins and Duncan M. Porter. "This first complete flora treats every vascular plant known to occur in the archipelago, whether native or introduced--107 families, 348 genera, 642 species, and 60 subspecies and varieties. ... For each species, subspecies, or variety, there is complete synonymy, detailed morphologic description, habitat, geographical distribution (in both text and maps), notes on variation and relationships, and ecological data." Hard cover, 7" x 10", 998 pp. 0-8047-0732-4, 1971. $145.00

Flowering Plants of the Galapagos Conley K. McMullen. Soft cover, 6" x 9", 370 pp. 0-8014-8621-1, 1999. $29.95 (also available in hard cover for $65.50)

Guide to the Vascular Plants of Central French Guiana: Part 1 - Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Monocotyledons Scott A. Mori, Georges Cremers, Carol Gracie, Jean-Jacques de Granville, Michel Hoff, and John D. Mitchell. "Part one of a two-part guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana. In this installment, 12 species of lycopods (Lycophyta), 182 species of ferns (Pterophyta), the one gymnosperm (Gnetophyta), and the 426 species in 27 families of monocotyledons (Magnoliophyta class Lililopsida) native or naturalized to central French Guiana are keyed and described." Hard cover, 7-7/8" x 10-3/4", 422 pp. ISBN 0-89327-398-8, 1997. $50.00

Guide to the Vascular Plants of Central French Guiana: Part 2 - Dicotyledons Scott A. Mori, Georges Cremers, Carol Gracie, Jean-Jacques de Granville, Scott V. Heald, Michel Hoff, and John D. Mitchell. "Part two of a two-part guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana. ... Part two lists and describes the families of dicotyledons native and naturalized to central French Guiana. The family treatments have been contributed by botanical specialists and include more than 300 botanical line illustrations and 700 color photos." Hard cover, 7-7/8" x 10-3/4", 776 pp. ISBN 0-89327-445-3, 2002. $99.99

ASIA

Slipper Orchids of Vietnam Leonid Averyanov, Phillip Cribb, Phan Ke Loc, and Nguyen Tien Hiep. "This book details the geology, climate and vegetation of Vietnam in all its remarkable diversity. The main text provides comprehensive accounts of the history, nomenclature, and relationships of each of the 22 slipper orchid species and natural hybrids found within the country. It also provides the first detailed accounts of their habitats, biology and ecology." Hard cover, 7-3/8" x 10-1/4", 308 pp. ISBN 0-88192-592-6, 2003. $49.95

TRACHEOPHYTES - BY TAXONOMIC GROUP

LYCOPHYTES and MONILOPHYTES

Biology and Evolution of Ferns and Lycophytes Tom A. Ranker and Christopher H. Haufler (editors). "With their team of contemporary scholars, the editors present a thorough coverage of fundamental topics necessary for obtaining an up-to-date understanding of the biology of ferns and lycophytes. The book is organized into major topics that build from the individual and its biochemistry and structure, to genetics and populations, to interactions among individuals and the conservation of species, and concludes with perspectives on evolutionary history and classification. Each chapter is organized to review past work, explore current questions, and suggest productive directions for continued discoveries about these fascinating plants. Written for advanced undergraduates, graduates and academic researchers, [this book] fills a major gap in the literature on vascular land plants by providing a modern overview of the biology and evolution of this important group of organisms. Soft cover, 6-7/8" x 9-3/4", 480 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-69689-0, 2008. $65.00

Flora of North America, Volume 2 - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 475 pp. ISBN 0-19-508242-7, 1993. $95.00

Annotated Checklist of the Free-sporing Tracheophytes ... of Vermont Arthur V. Gilman. Soft cover, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 18 pp. 2005. $10.00

Northeastern Fern Identifier Richard S. Mitchell and Laurie Danaher. CD-ROM for IBM-compatible computers (SVGA). One client reported that this does not work with operating systems newer than Windows 95, but another client said she used it successfully with Windows 98. "Featuring: Full color illustrations of all 70 fern species of the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada in their native habitats; easy, point-and-click identification; photo blow-ups of spore-bearing fronds; word-search and slide-show options; text on ecology, variation, similar species, common names, previously used scientific names and geographic distribution of the species" 1998. $9.95

Atlas of New York State Ferns Richard S. Mitchell. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 28 pp. 1984. $5.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: I. Pteridophyta - The Ferns and Fern Allies Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 276 pp. 1979. $5.95

Flora of Florida: Volume I - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms Richard P. Wunderlin and Bruce F. Hansen. This is "the first of a proposed eight-volume comprehensive reference to the more than 3,800 [somebody must have done some new arithmentic - see book immediately above] vascular plants, native and non-native, known to occur growing wild in the state." The authors "employ standard botanical treatments and keys for all families, genera, and species of the ferns and non-flowering seed plants along with descriptions, illustrations, nomenclature, and distribution information. ... Chapters also cover physical setting, vegetation, and botanical exploration." Hard cover, 7-1/2" x 10-1/4", 365 pp. ISBN 0-8130-1805-6, 2000. $49.95

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Ferns Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 240 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2255-2, 1999 (second edition). $53.00

Ferns of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands George R. Proctor. "A comprehensive pteridophyte flora of the region, it includes keys to distinguish the various species, their distributions, and habitats." Hard cover, 7" x 10-1/4", 389 pp. ISBN 0-89327-341-4, 1989. $39.75

Fern Grower's Manual: Revised and Expanded Edition Barbara Joe Hoshizaki and Robbin C. Moran. "The bulk of the Fern Grower's Manual consists of an encyclopedic treatment of some 700 species from 124 genera. ... All are described in detail, including physical descriptions, cultural requirements, hardiness, common names, synonyms, special uses, geographical range, and notable cultivars or related species. Each species is accompanied by an illustration." Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 604 pp. ISBN 0-88192-495-4, 1997. $59.95

Ferns for American Gardens John T. Mickel. Chapters include Fern Structure, Growing and Gardening with Ferns, Propagating Ferns, and Hardy Ferns for American Gardens. Soft cover, 7" x 9", 370 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-598-2, 2003. $24.95

The Ferns of Tasmania: Their Ecology and Distribution Michael Garrett. "This book records the ecology and distribution (with maps) of all Tasmanian pteridophytes. In addition, there are field keys for all Tasmania genera and species, and all species are illustrated in colour. The conservation status of Tasmanian ferns is dealt with, and for horticulturalists and gardeners there are notes on propagation and cultivation." Soft cover, 7" x 9-3/4", 217 pp. ISBN 0-7246-3519-X, 1996. $60.00 [3 September 2009: in process of restocking]

NONFLOWERING SEED PLANTS

Flora of North America, Volume 2 - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 475 pp. ISBN 0-19-508242-7, 1993. $95.00

The Biology, Structure, and Systematics of the Cycadales Dennis Wm. Stevenson (ed.). "The contents of this volume represent a series of papers presented by the authors at a symposium entitled CYCAD 87 that was held at Beaulieu-sur-Mer in France from April 17 through April 22, 1987." The papers have been grouped into categories: Historical Perspective; Morphology; Reproductive Biology and Vegetative Propagation; Cytology, Karyology, and Physiology; Phytochemistry; Ecology and Ethnobotany; and Systematics and Floristics. Soft cover, 6-7/8" x 10", 210 pp. ISBN 0-89327-350-3, 1990. $25.00

The Biology of the Cycads Knut J. Norstog, Trevor J. Nicholls. "Thoroughly referenced and generously illustrated, this book discusses all aspects of cycadology. ... [The authors] discuss cycad anatomy, reproduction, physiology, growth, and population biology. They also describe the fossil cycadophytes, as well as the genera and species from both the Old World and the New World. The Biology of the Cycads is illustrated with numerous maps, diagrams, and drawings, and with more than 350 photographs, in black and white and in color." Hard cover, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4", 363 pp. ISBN 0-8014-3033-X, 1997. $185.00

Conifers of the World James E. Eckenwalder. "Researched for more than three decades, this definitive work provides up-to-date descriptions of all the true conifers of the world, including 545 species of trees and shrubs. ... New identification guides for the families and genera are based whenever possible on foliage features ... ." Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 720 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-974-4, 2009. $59.95

The World of Northern Evergreens E. C. Pielou. Soft cover, 6-1/8" x 9-1/4", 174 pp. ISBN 0-8014-9424-9, 1988. $19.95

Native and Cultivated Conifers of Northeastern North America: A Guide Edward A. Cope. Soft cover, 6-1/8" x 9-1/4", 231 pp. ISBN 0-8014-9360-9, 1986. $25.95

A Natural History of Conifers Aljos Farjon. This book "starts with the basic question of what conifers are and continues to explore their evolution, taxonomy, ecology, distribution, human uses, and issues of conservation. As the story unfolds, many popular misconceptions are dispelled, such as the notion that all conifers have cones (untrue)." Hard cover, 7-3/4" x 10-5/8", 304 pp. ISBN 978-0-88192-869-3, 2008. $34.95

Pinophyta (Gymnosperms) of New York State Edward A. Cope. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 80 pp. 1992. $8.95

A Catskill Flora and Economic Botany: II. Coniferales - The Conifers Karl L. Brooks. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 116 pp. 1980. $5.95

Flora of Florida: Volume I - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms Richard P. Wunderlin and Bruce F. Hansen. This is "the first of a proposed eight-volume comprehensive reference to the more than 3,800 [somebody must have done some new arithmentic - see book immediately above] vascular plants, native and non-native, known to occur growing wild in the state." The authors "employ standard botanical treatments and keys for all families, genera, and species of the ferns and non-flowering seed plants along with descriptions, illustrations, nomenclature, and distribution information. ... Chapters also cover physical setting, vegetation, and botanical exploration." Hard cover, 7-1/2" x 10-1/4", 365 pp. ISBN 0-8130-1805-6, 2000. $49.95

MAGNOLIID COMPLEX

Phylogeny and Evolution of Angiosperms Douglas E. Soltis, Pamela S. Soltis, Peter K. Endress, and Mark W. Chase. "Our major goals in this book are threefold. First, we provide a comprehensive summary of current concepts of angiosperm phylogeny. We then illustrate the profound effect that this phylogenetic framework has on interpretations of character evolution. ... Finally, we point to inadequacies in current understanding of both phylogeny and morphology and to the need for additional study." Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 10-7/8", 370 pp. ISBN 0-87893-817-6, 2005. $71.95

Flora of North America, Volume 3 - Magnoliophyta: Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 590 pp. ISBN 0-19-511246-6, 1997. $95.00

Magnoliaceae through Ceratophyllaceae of New York State Richard S. Mitchell and Ernest O. Beal. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 62 pp. 1979. $6.00

special order The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants: Volume II Dicotyledons - Magnoliid, Hamamelid and Caryophyllid Families K. Kubitzki, J. G. Rohwer, and V. Bittrich (eds.). Hard cover, 653 pp., 141 illus. ISBN 3-540-55509-9, 1993. Please inquire for current price.

MONOCOTS

Flora of North America, Volume 3 - Magnoliophyta: Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 590 pp. ISBN 0-19-511246-6, 1997. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 23 - Commelinidae (in part): Cyperaceae Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 608 pp. ISBN 0-19-515207-7, 2002. $95.00

Flora of North America, Volume 25 - Commelinidae (in part): Poaceae, part 2 Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.). Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 783 pp. ISBN 0-19-516748-1, 2003. $95.00

The Genus Arisaema: A Monograph for Botanists and Nature Lovers Guy and Liliane Gusman. As the subtitle indicates, this is a monograph of the genus, with each species in the 15 sections described in detail (plant, subterranean stem, shoot, leaves, inflorescence, fruiting spike, germination, flowering period, ripening time, distribution, and habitat) and one or more paragraphs of narrative about each species. Introductory material covers "morphology" (19 pp.), "Arisaemas in chemistry and medicine" (1 p.), "In the wild and in cultivation" (9 pp.), "Propagation" (3 pp.), and "Systematics" (13 pp.). Also included in information about "Doubtful species and invalid names" (4 pp.) and "Hybrids" (2 pp.), plus there is a glossary (5 pp.) and bibliography (14 pp.). Hard cover, 6-1/2" x 9-3/4", 474 pp. ISBN 3-906166-37-6, 2006 (second revised and updated edition). $79.95

Key to the North American Species of Potamogeton Eugene C. Ogden. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 11 pp. 1953. $1.00

Potamogeton in New York Eugene C. Ogden. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pp. 1974. $4.00

Trilliums Frederick W. Case, Jr., and Roberta B. Case. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 285 pp. ISBN 0-88192-374-5, 1997. $29.95

The Genus Galanthus Aaron P. Davis. "This is the first full-length monograph on Galanthus since 1956 and represents the most comprehensive study undertaken on the genus. The work documents the eighteen species, their subspecies and varieties, and describes the most important of the more than 500 named cultivars. ... The main emphasis is the taxonomy chapter, which provides a new classification for the genus and gives detailed information on each of the species." Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 297 pp. ISBN 0-88192-431-8, 1999. $39.95

An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera Tom and Marion Sheehan. "Each genus receives a complete description, with a list of the more popular species, noting flowering season, habitat, and locale. In all, 158 genera are illustrated and, in cases where the genus is very large or shows great diversification, additional illustrations display further characteristics." Hard cover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 421 pp. ISBN 0-88192-288-9, 1994. $99.95

Wild Orchids Across North America: A Botanical Travelogue Philip E. Keenan. 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 321 pp. ISBN 0-88192-452-0, 1998. $39.95 (hard cover), $27.95 (soft cover)

Orchids of the Western Great Lakes Region Frederick W. Case Jr. Hard cover, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 249 pp. ISBN 87737-036-2, 1987. $31.95

Biosystematic Study of the Spiranthes cernua Complex Charles J. Sheviak. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 73 pp. 1982. $4.95

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants - Flowering Rush to Rushes Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 336 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2687-6, 2006 (second edition). $65.00

Juncaceae (Rush Family) of New York State Steven E. Clemants. Soft cover, 8-1/2" x 11", 67 pp. 1990. $8.95

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Sedges - Carex Robert H. Mohlenbrock; illustrated by Paul Nelson. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 328 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2074-6, 1999. $65.00

How to Identify Grasses & Grasslike Plants H. D. Harrington. The author's "clear, concise, and well-organized guide, now reset and digitally enhanced for the students of the 2000s, will continue to be a basic and essential text for use in the classroom or in the field. Contains over 500 drawings and an illustrated glossary." Soft cover, 5" x 8-1/2", 154 pp. ISBN 0-8040-0746-2, 1977. $11.95

Manual of Grasses: The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary Rick Darke (Consultant Ed.) and Mark Griffiths (Series Ed.). Hard cover, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", 169 pp. ISBN 0-88192-300-1, 1994. $39.95

Checklist of the Grasses of New York State Stanley Jay Smith. Soft cover, 5-3/4" x 9", 44 pp. 1965. $2.50

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Grasses - Panicum to Danthonia Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 455 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2360-5, 2001 (second edition). $55.00

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Grasses - Bromus to Paspalum Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Hard cover, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4", 404 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2359-1, 2002 (second edition). $65.00

special order The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants: Volume III Monocotyledons - Lilianae (except Orchidaceae) K. Kubitzki (ed.). Hard cover, 478 pp., 136 illus. ISBN 3-540-64060-6, 1998. Please inquire for current price.

special order The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants: Volume IV Monocotyledons - Alismatanae and Commelinanae (except Gramineae) K. Kubitzki (ed.). Hard cover, 511 pp., 126 illus. ISBN 3-540-64061-4, 1998. Please inquire for current price.

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