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  Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West

 
Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.65
 
Manufacturer: Museum of New Mexico Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Michael Moore
Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Press
Edition: Rev Exp
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.3210978
Publication Date: 2003-08
Reading Level: 368
 
Description: In the first update since the original printing in 1979, renowned herbalist Michael Moore adds another 20 years of research and expertise working with medicinal plants to his classic 'Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West'. In this greatly expanded (168 additional pages) revised and enlarged edition, the book covers the entire range of medicinal herbs found in New Mexico, Arizona, west Texas, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and California.

 

  The Trees of Florida: A Reference and Field Guide (Reference and Field Guides) (Reference and Field Guides)

 
The Trees of Florida: A Reference and Field Guide (Reference and Field Guides) (Reference and Field Guides) under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $12.43
 
Manufacturer: Pineapple Pr
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Gil Nelson
Publisher: Pineapple Pr
Dewey Decimal Number: 582.1609759
Publication Date: 1998-08-01
Reading Level: 338
 
Description: First comprehensive guide to Florida's amazing variety of trees, both natives and exotics, from scrub oak to mangroves, from bald cypress and gumbo limbo, from sabal palm to the Florida yew. Serves as both a reference and a field guide. Includes suggested field sites for observing the species described. Color photos were color is important in identification, as well as line drawings. Useful to the naturalist, professional botanist, landscape architect, and weekend gardener.

 

  Texas Trees: A Friendly Guide

 
Texas Trees: A Friendly Guide under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $14.95
Sale: $9.24
 
Manufacturer: Corona Publishing Co.
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Patty Leslie::Paul W. Cox
Publisher: Corona Publishing Co.
Dewey Decimal Number: 582.609764
Publication Date: 1988-08
Reading Level: 374
 
Description: At last, an authoritative guide that is also readable; one that shows the trees' relation to human and animal life -- even in the charming illustrations. Includes leaf-shape guide, range maps, and an index of popular and scientific names for over 120 trees, both native and naturalized.

 

  The Trees in My Forest

 
The Trees in My Forest under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $14.95
Sale: $3.13
 
Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Bernd Heinrich
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Dewey Decimal Number: 577.309741
Publication Date: 1998-10-01
Reading Level: 256
 
Description: Winner of the
New England Book Award Best
Nonfiction Award
and the Franklin Fairbanks
Award of the Fairbanks Museum

In a book destined to become a classic, biologist and acclaimed nature writer Bernd Heinrich takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the hidden life of a forest.


 

  Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens

 
Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $49.95
Sale: $28.98
 
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Allan M. Armitage
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.9517
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Reading Level: 452
 
Description: The popularity of native North American plants has soared in recent years, for many good reasons. Whatever draws you to native plants, you’ll find no better or more authoritative guide than Allan Armitage. Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost horticulturists, Armitage describes more than 630 species and cultivars of perennials, biennials, and annuals that are native to the United States, bringing to each plant a wealth of practical knowledge and the full weight of his experience and expertise. Each entry includes a general description of the plant plus essential data you need to grow it successfully, including habitat, hardiness, correct garden site, maintenance, and propagation—all in a clear, easy-to-use format. Whether you are a native plant enthusiast or simply wish to use plants that work in the landscape, you’ll find everything you are looking for in this readable, information-packed volume.

 

  Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis

 
Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $39.95
Sale: $23.47
 
Manufacturer: Timber Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Steven A. Frowine
Publisher: Timber Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 584.4
Publication Date: 2008-08-15
Reading Level: 204
 
Description:

With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. More than merely beautiful, they are also among the easiest orchids to grow, whether in greenhouses, on windowsills, or under artificial lights.

Professional horticulturalist and orchid expert Steven A. Frowine, author of Miniature Orchids, focuses on the new orchid stars while also providing a detailed look at the classic hybrids and species. Readers will be enticed by the book's lavish color photographs and gratified by the wealth of practical advice on selecting and buying moth orchids. Most importantly, Frowine shares his secrets on how these glorious plants can be grown to perfection, with recommendations about light levels, potting media, watering, and feeding.


 

  100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names

 
100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $17.95
Sale: $3.10
 
Manufacturer: Algonquin Books
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Diana Wells
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 582.13014
Publication Date: 1997-01-02
Reading Level: 288
 
Description: "What's in a name?" Shakespeare asked. But what did he call a rose? Was the flower the ancient Persians called gul the same rose that Shakespeare knew? Was he talking about the Damask rose? Or the Apothecary rose? From Baby Blue Eyes to Silver Bells, from Abelia to Zinnia, this fascinating book presents the histories and origins of the names of 100 garden favorites. 100 two-color illustrations.

 

  Cactus Hotel (An Owlet Book)

 
Cactus Hotel (An Owlet Book) under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $6.95
Sale: $3.69
 
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Brenda Z. Guiberson
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Dewey Decimal Number: 574.52652
Publication Date: 1993-10-15
Reading Level: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
 
Description:
It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired, they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!Parents' Choice AwardIRA-CBC Teachers' ChoiceAn NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade BookAn NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts

 

  Lavender: The Grower's Guide

 
Lavender: The Grower's Guide under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $29.95
Sale: $18.35
 
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Virginia McNaughton
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.93396
Publication Date: 2000-05-01
Reading Level: 192
 
Description: With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders have been prized by gardeners since ancient times. Lavender is a truly comprehensive study that enables the reader to research and identify more than 200 lavender species and varieties. With chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and botanical history, this book is as practical as it is authoritative. More than 200 photos document recent advances in color variation that have resulted from intense breeding; plants now available range from deep purple and lilac to white, cream, pink, and red-violet. With so many hardy and dependable plants to choose from, no lavender enthusiast will want to be without this indispensable book.

 

  Plants of Arizona

 
Plants of Arizona under Plants in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $4.95
 
Manufacturer: Falcon
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Anne Epple
Publisher: Falcon
Edition: 2nd
Dewey Decimal Number: 580
Publication Date: 1997-03-01
Reading Level: 352
 
Description:
More than 900 color photographs and descriptive text identify Arizona's unique flora, including wildflowers, cacti, trees, and other plant life.

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