ZOE MERRIMAN KIRKPATRICK - Wildflowers of the Western Plains, A Field Guide

University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1992, 1st Signed Ed. Paperback. Wildflowers of the Western Plains, A Field Guide by Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick. Published by University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1992. 1st Signed Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. Gift dedication by author inside front cover:' Happy Birthday, Clark Kent Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick'. 240 Pgs. ISBN 0292790627. LCCN 91-3232. Number Twenty, The Corrie Herring Hooks Series. Stretching from western Texas and eastern New Mexico up through Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, the Dakotas, and into Canada, the vast western plains often appear sparse and dry to the casual observer. But a closer look, especially after spring rains, uncovers flowers of all colors, sizes, shapes, and fragrances. These forgotten flowers, never before the main focus of a field guide, come into bloom in this book. Organized by plant family, the guide presents 186 species of wildflowers, accompanies by vivid color photos. Each entry includes both the Latin and common names and a description of the plant, flower, fruit, and range. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 21530. ISBN: 0292790627. Nr Fine. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. Gift dedication by author inside front cover:' Happy Birthday, Clark Kent Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick'. 8vo..