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THE WILD FLOWERS OF THE ISLE OF PURBECK, BROWNSEA AND SANDBANKS

by Edward A. Pratt

Published by Brambleby Books. 1st. 2008

Slightly better than very good condition. Where to find them and help with identification of species. This book directs you to precise localities where you can see species in public places, including in the recently designated open access areas. Pictorial cardwraps. A few b/w drawings plus colour photos and maps. 296 pages plus plates and maps at rear.

Spine is lightly sunned. Text block ever so slightly grubby. Contents clean. A lovely copy.

ISBN: 9780955392849
Stock no. 1831104

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Contents

  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Purpose and content
  • The Area
  • Geology and Soils
  • Flowers covered by this book
  • How to use this book
  • Equipment
  • Picking
  • Pressing and Drying
  • Photography
  • Help with identification
  • Reporting finds
  • Warnings
  • Enjoy yourself
  • Some Flower Rich locations
  • Calendar of special sights
  • Suggestions for walks
  • Plant List
  • Names
  • Status
  • Frequency
  • Habitats
  • Flowering months
  • Notes and drawings
  • Omissions
  • Half-day closing
  • Albinos
  • PLANT LIST
  • Bibliography
  • Appendix
  • Acknowledgements
  • Flowers and faith - A personal epilogue
  • Index
  • Plates
  • Maps

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