Grasses, Sedges, Rushes And Ferns Of The British Isles Contributor(s): Barrie Hodgson, N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443704806 ISBN-13: 9781443704809 Publisher: Blakiston Press OUR PRICE: $30.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Reference - Gardening | Techniques |
Physical Information: 0.27" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.33 lbs) 112 pages |
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Publisher Description: This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the various different kinds of sedges, grasses, rushes and ferns native to the British Isles. It provides detailed descriptions of the different types of flora treated, as well as information on habitats, natural history, uses, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume is highly recommended for those with an interest British botany, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: 'Grasses (Gramineae)', 'Sedges (Cyperaceae)', 'Rushes (Juncaceae)', 'Ferns (Pteridophytes)', 'Horsetails (Equisetum)', and 'Club-Mosses (Lycopodium)'. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images. This book was first published in 1925. |