Wild Flowers Worth Knowing by Neltje Blanchan
"Wild Flowers Worth Knowing" by Neltje Blanchan is a comprehensive guidebook on wildflowers that likely emerged during the early 20th century. This work showcases various species of wildflowers, detailing their characteristics, habitats, and the roles they play within the ecosystem, emphasizing their significance and beauty in nature. The opening of the book includes a preface that establishes the purpose of the text: to foster an understanding and appreciation for wildflowers among readers.
It introduces the idea that wildflowers are not only aesthetically pleasing but also vital for the perpetuation and improvement of their species, drawing parallels to human life principles. Specific references are made to various families of wildflowers, along with insights into their adaptive mechanisms for survival and reproduction in the wild. The content sets the stage for a journey through nature’s garden, inviting readers to explore and connect with the flora surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918 |
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| Editor | Dickinson, Asa Don, 1876-1960 |
| Title | Wild Flowers Worth Knowing |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Flowers_Worth_Knowing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Adapted from Nature's Garden by Asa Don Dickinson |
| Credits | Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders, HTML by Robert Tonsing |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Wild flowers -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8866 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 746 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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