Description
Book SynopsisFrom 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
Trade Review"Barr’s 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
Table of ContentsContents
Introduction to the Revised Edition
James H. Locklear
Jewels of the Plains
Foreword to the First Edition
H. Lincoln Foster
Preface to the First Edition
The Great Plains
The Great Plains Native Plants
The Great Plains Plants in the Wild and in the Garden
The Botanical Contributions of Claude A. Barr
Ronald R. Weedon
Notes to the Revised Edition
Glossary
Bibliography
General Index
Scientific Index
