Flora of New York
Publisher: Wikibooks 2013
Description:
Flora of New York is a guide to the vascular plants found growing without cultivation in New York State, with an emphasis on showing which plants are native to the New York region, which plants have been introduced from elsewhere, where in the state the plants are likely to be found, and how likely they are to be found.
Download or read it online for free here:
Read online
(online html)
Similar books
Botanyby Norman Taylor - P. F. Collier & Son Company
Few of us realize that without plants all our modern civilization would be swept away. This book is for those who want some general knowledge of the plant world, without necessarily caring for the technical details upon which such knowledge is based.
(13431 views)
Flowers of the Southwest Desertsby Natt N. Dodge - Southwestern Monuments Association
The purpose of the booklet is to introduce the common desert flowers to newcomers to the Southwest and to give a little background of information about the plants' interesting habits and how they have been and are used by animals and by the peoples.
(7509 views)
Botany: The Modern Study of Plantsby Marie Stopes - T.C. & E.C. Jack
This textbook is a short introduction to the fundamental principles of modern botany (1912 edition). From the contents: morphology, anatomy, cytology, physiology, ecology, palaeontology, plant breeding, pathology, and systematic botany.
(16784 views)
The American Flower Gardenby Neltje Blanchan - Page and Company
This is a superb gardening book from the Arts and Crafts period with lists of plants that are able to be grown in the NY City growing zone. Chapters include: Vines, Roses, Annuals, Garden Furniture, etc. Excellent photo illustrations.
(9471 views)