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Title: Texas Flowers in Natural Colors
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Texas Flowers in Natural Colors" by Eula Whitehouse is a botanical manual written in the mid-20th century. This work focuses on the rich and diverse wildflower species indigenous to Texas, showcasing various plants with vibrant illustrations created by the author herself. The book aims to assist flower enthusiasts and naturalists in identifying common Texas flowers while acknowledging the importance of conserving these natural treasures. The opening of the volume presents a heartfelt preface, emphasizing the historical significance of Texas' wildflowers and the long-standing interest they have garnered from both amateur and professional botanists. Whitehouse provides a brief history of early plant collectors in Texas, outlining how their efforts laid the groundwork for the appreciation of the local flora. Additionally, she explains that the manual serves not only as an identification guide but also as a call for protection against the threats facing many native species due to urbanization and over-collection. The beginning of the text sets the tone for a passionate exploration of Texas' wildflowers, highlighting the balance between enjoyment and conservation that the author hopes readers will embrace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Whitehouse, Eula, 1892-1974
EBook No.: 53647
Published: Dec 2, 2016
Downloads: 380
Language: English
Subject: Wild flowers -- Southwestern States
Subject: Wild flowers -- Texas
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Texas Flowers in Natural Colors
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Texas Flowers in Natural Colors" by Eula Whitehouse is a botanical manual written in the mid-20th century. This work focuses on the rich and diverse wildflower species indigenous to Texas, showcasing various plants with vibrant illustrations created by the author herself. The book aims to assist flower enthusiasts and naturalists in identifying common Texas flowers while acknowledging the importance of conserving these natural treasures. The opening of the volume presents a heartfelt preface, emphasizing the historical significance of Texas' wildflowers and the long-standing interest they have garnered from both amateur and professional botanists. Whitehouse provides a brief history of early plant collectors in Texas, outlining how their efforts laid the groundwork for the appreciation of the local flora. Additionally, she explains that the manual serves not only as an identification guide but also as a call for protection against the threats facing many native species due to urbanization and over-collection. The beginning of the text sets the tone for a passionate exploration of Texas' wildflowers, highlighting the balance between enjoyment and conservation that the author hopes readers will embrace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Whitehouse, Eula, 1892-1974
EBook No.: 53647
Published: Dec 2, 2016
Downloads: 380
Language: English
Subject: Wild flowers -- Southwestern States
Subject: Wild flowers -- Texas
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.