Book
A field guide to ferns and their related families : northeastern and central North America / Boughton Cobb and Elizabeth Farnsworth and Cheryl Lowe for the New England Wild Flower Society ; illustrations by Laura Louise Foster and Elizabeth Farnsworth.
Record details
- ISBN: 0618394060
- ISBN: 9780618394067
- Physical Description: xiv, 417 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 19 cm.
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., 2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute". |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 398-402) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part One. Life cycle of a fern -- The place of ferns and fern relatives in the plant kingdom -- Fern habitats and conservation -- Morphology of a fern -- How to use this field guide -- Key to genera of Northeastern and Central North American ferns and related species -- Part Two. True ferns -- Part Three. Fern relatives -- Part Four. Ferns in cultivation and culture. |
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| Subject: | Ferns > United States > Identification. Ferns > Canada > Identification. Ferns > United States > Pictorial works. Ferns > Canada > Pictorial works. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | QK 525 .C633 2005 | 30775305470057 | General Collection | Available | - |
Electronic resources
CHOICE_Magazine Review
Peterson Field Guide to Ferns, Second Edition : Northeastern and Central North America
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Copyright American Library Association, used with permission.
This pocket-sized classic by Cobb (deceased) and Farnsworth and Lowe (both, New England Wild Flower Association) has a long history distinguished by its usefulness to anyone interested in northeastern and central North American fern identification. This revision of a book first published in 1956 takes into account new information about ferns, fern allies, their evolution, and changes in botanical names. Common names have not been abandoned, however, so longtime users can be assured of a degree of comfort with this guide. Excellent drawings and color photos are liberally provided. The book includes an updated bibliography, a new section on fern habitats and conservation, and new information on fern gardening and uses. A good glossary and a list of useful Web sites enhance the text. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Academic and public libraries in the regions covered. L. G. Kavaljian California State University, Sacramento
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