Gymnosperms of the United Statesand Canada

摘要

This is a striking and unusual book whose greatest strength is the detail and accuracy of the illustrations. The coverage includes the native and naturalized gymnosperms of North America. Each species is very thoroughly illustrated: bark, cones, seeds, leaves, aspect (both summer and winter, as appropriate), all in intense color. The vivid hues on every page are reminiscent of the artistic wall charts of the past. The drawings are absolutely faithful to the real plants, the parts are all properly labeled, and the bright colors, while exaggerated, are not at all misleading. In fact they are an aid to instruction. There’s no denying, they draw the eye and focus on the key characters of each species.