Trees, Shrubs and Vines: A Pictorial Guide to the Ornamental Woody Plants of the

Description: Trees, Shrubs and Vines by Arthur T. Viertel Illustrates and describes broad-leaved woody plants indigenous to the northern United States. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Trees, Shrubs, and Vines illustrates and describes broad-leaved woody plants indigenous to the northern United States.This book serves readers as an identification guide and college textbook. The purpose of this work is to identify the ornamental, broad-leaved, woody plants of the northern United States in as simple and straightforward a fashion as practical. Review The major means of identification is detailed drawings of the leaves of 593 plants; the illustrations are grouped according to similarity in appearance, rather than by family, for easy comparison. Each illustration is numbered, with each number corresponding to the number of a written description in the other major portion of the book. Written descriptions cover physical characteristics, leaf retention (deciduous or evergreen), maximum height and zone of hardiness. A handy appendix gives sample drawings of leaf characteristics and flower and twig details.-- "American Nurseryman"This book is most useful to the layman who has little or no botanical training. . . . If you have an interest in woody plants, live in the Northeastern United States, and are looking for a beginning botanical reference, this book is recommended.-- "Garden Journal"Viertels pictorial guide to the ornamental woody plants of the Northern United States identifies nearly 600 trees, shrubs, and vines in a simple and straightforward manner. Leaf drawings provide the primary basis of identification. Species with leaves most alike are arranged in juxtaposition for direct comparison, rather than by difficult floral characteristics. Indispensable for the non-botanist, this handy guide is non-technical and well-organized.-- "Horticulture" Promotional Still the best Guide of its kind. A necessary reference for the professional and non-professional botanist. Review Quote Viertels pictorial guide to the ornamental woody plants of the Northern United States identifies nearly 600 trees, shrubs, and vines in a simple and straightforward manner. Leaf drawings provide the primary basis of identification. Species with leaves most alike are arranged in juxtaposition for direct comparison, rather than by difficult floral characteristics. Indispensable for the non-botanist, this handy guide is non-technical and well-organized. Promotional "Headline" Still the best Guide of its kind. A necessary reference for the professional and non-professional botanist. Details ISBN0815600682 Author Arthur T. Viertel Short Title TREES SHRUBS & VINES Pages 1 Publisher Syracuse University Press Language English ISBN-10 0815600682 ISBN-13 9780815600688 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Syracuse University Press Subtitle A Pictorial Guide to the Ornamental Woody Plants of the Northern United State Exclusive of Conifers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780815600688 AU Release Date 1970-03-01 NZ Release Date 1970-03-01 Illustrations illustrations, map. Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-06-30 DEWEY 582.150973 Audience General US Release Date 2006-06-30 UK Release Date 2006-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161600150;

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