Wildflowers of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains - Hardcover

Oscar W. Gupton; Fred C. Swope

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813908140 ISBN 13: 9780813908144

Publisher: University Press of Virginia, 1979

Synopsis

Signed by the co-authors on front free endpaper. Table of contents, introduction, pronunciation key to scientific names, index. Covers slightly scuffed at edges. xvi, 208 pages. illustrated paper-covered boards. 8vo..

About this title

About the Author:

Oscar W. Gupton and Fred C. Swope were both affiliated with the Virginia Military Institute. Oscar W. Gupton was Professor of Biology and Fred C. Swope was Associate Professor of Biology.

Review:

"Perfect for both hikers and campers." -- Roanoke Times and World News

"This book is designed for those who have had no training in biology: the text is brief and succinct, the photographs are color-coded. It is small enough to carry in the field, attractive enough to leave out on the table as ready reference." -- Garden Club of Virginia

"This lovely book on the wildflowers found in a very floriferous nine-county section of Virginia shows 285 species of wildflower in beautiful color photographs. The large photographs and accompanying text make it possible to identify a good part of our native flora. The book is centered along a color system, which is not the most scientific, but is easy to work with. The book covers a unique part of the country, whose wildflower heritage dates back to colonial times. The area covered and the photos make it an excellent reference source." -- Arboretum Leaves, The Holden Arboretum

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of Virginia
• Publication date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0813908140
• ISBN 13: 9780813908144
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208