Wild Flowers of the Pacific Coast: In Which is Described 332 Flowers and Shrubs of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Central and Northern California and Alaska. 182 Full-Page Illustrations. Photographs by Leslie L. and Lilian G. Haskin.
1959 · Portland, Oregon
by Haskin, Leslie L.
Portland, Oregon: Binfords & Mort, Publishers, 1959. Octavo, green cloth, (hardcover), x, 407 pp. Near-Fine, with light foxing (aged darkened spotting) to edges and endpapers, in a like, full-color illus., mylar protected dust jacket. “Both naturalists and general readers treasure this authentic and delightfully written guide to western wild flowers. Now in its fifth edition, this popular flower book gives a broad scientific basis for understanding plant families as well as a complete identification of particular specimens. Plants are grouped according to natural relationship and clear-cut descriptions simplify recognition. Its 418 pages describe 332 flowers and shrubs of Washington, Oregon, California and Alaska. Special features include 182 excellent full-page half-tone illustrations, a glossary, and an index to Latin as well as English names....” (Inventory #: 00715scs)