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Miller, Ellen
1854
1929
Robertson-Miller, Ellen
Whiting, Margaret C. (Margaret Christine)
1860
1946
Whiting, Margaret Christine
04030248
Wild flowers of the north-eastern states : $b Being three hundred and eight individuals common to the north-eastern United States
$aNew York :$bG. P. Putnam's sons, $c1895.
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"Wild Flowers of the North-Eastern States" by Ellen Miller and Margaret Christine Whiting is a botanical guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work offers a detailed collection of three hundred and eight wildflower species native to the North-Eastern United States, emphasizing their unique characteristics through life-size illustrations and descriptions. The book aims to make the world of flora accessible to non-scientific readers, providing a resource for nature lovers to engage with and appreciate the beauty and individuality of each flower. The opening of this publication sets a welcoming tone, explaining the authors' goals to present flowers in an approachable manner, avoiding complex scientific terminology. They encourage readers to appreciate the flowers for their personal qualities rather than their botanical classifications. The introduction highlights the authors' efforts in gathering diverse specimens while acknowledging the limits of their selection; they dedicate their work to promoting a "floral portrait-gallery" that encourages exploration and admiration of nature's nuances. Furthermore, the text describes the significance of each plant, including their habitats, flowering times, and distinctive features that contribute to their allure and aesthetics in the natural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/wildflowersofnor00mill_0
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Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Plants -- Northeastern States
Wild flowers -- Northeastern States
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