Jewels of the Plains: Wildflowers of the Great Plains Grasslands and Hills
Hardback
Main Details
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Jewels of the Plains: Wildflowers of the Great Plains Grasslands and Hills
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Claude A. Barr
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Edited by James H. Locklear
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Trees, wildflowers and plants
The Earth - natural history general |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780816698011
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| Classifications | Dewey:582.130978 |
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| Audience | | General | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Edition |
Revised
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| Illustrations |
65
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Imprint |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Publication Date |
15 November 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
From "Abronia to Zinnia, Jewels of the Plains" describes the natural history and garden merits of more than five hundred Great Plains wildflowers. Considered the authoritative guide by native plant enthusiasts and horticulturists, it captures the unique beauty, resilience, and variety of wildflowers in the Great Plains.Claude A. Barr did not set ou
Author Biography
Claude A. Barr (1887-1982) was a South Dakota homesteader who achieved international acclaim as an authority on the native plants of the Great Plains. James H. Locklear is director of conservation at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska, and author of Phlox: A Natural History and Gardener's Guide.
Reviews"Barr's descriptive writing is as entertaining as it is educational."-Omaha World-Herald "Groundbreaking work."-South Dakota Public Radio "A delight to read."-Northern Gardener "Barr does a fantastic job of describing the plants and writes about them in a way that is not often seen."-Botanical Society of America "I highly recommend this book to gardeners and lovers of wildflowers everywhere."-Great Plains Research
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