Jewels of the Plains: Wildflowers of the Great Plains Grasslands and Hills
(Hardback, Revised)
Publishing Details
Jewels of the Plains: Wildflowers of the Great Plains Grasslands and Hills
By (Author) Claude A. Barr
Edited by James H. Locklear
University of Minnesota Press
University of Minnesota Press
1st January 2016
Revised
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Nature and the natural world: general interest
The Earth: natural history: general interest
Plains and grasslands
582.130978
Physical Properties
Hardback
288
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 38mm
Description
From "Abronia to Zinnia, Jewels of the Plains" describes the natural history and garden merits of more than five hundred Great Plains wildflowers. Considered the authoritative guide by native plant enthusiasts and horticulturists, it captures the unique beauty, resilience, and variety of wildflowers in the Great Plains.Claude A. Barr did not set ou
Reviews
"Barrs descriptive writing is as entertaining as it is educational."Omaha World-Herald
"Groundbreaking work."South Dakota Public Radio
"A delight to read."Northern Gardener
"Barr does a fantastic job of describing the plants and writes about them in a way that is not often seen."Botanical Society of America
"I highly recommend this book to gardeners and lovers of wildflowers everywhere."Great Plains Research
Author Bio
Claude A. Barr (18871982) was a South Dakota homesteader who achieved international acclaim as an authority on the native plants of the Great Plains.
James H. Locklear is director of conservation at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska, and author of Phlox: A Natural History and Gardeners Guide.
