Learn to preserve wild flowers with a practical, step-by-step guide that makes beauty last. Turn simple finds into a lovely, lasting herbarium you can be proud of.
Wild Flower Preservation is a clear, hands-on guide for amateur botanists and nature lovers. It covers gathering, pressing, mounting, and storing flowers, with practical tips to keep specimens looking natural and graceful. The book also explains how to identify plants, avoid damaging them, and build a personal collection that reflects the flora you explore.
Inside you’ll find instruction on choosing specimens, methods for pressing and drying, and how to mount plants for albums. It includes a glossary of botanical terms, step-by-step observation techniques, and plenty of plates to help you learn as you go. The emphasis is on thoughtful practice and long-lasting results, not hurried or careless work.
Ideal for hobbyists, students, and anyone who loves the natural world and wants a beautiful, durable reminder of their outdoor discoveries.
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Authors acknowledge the kind permission of Messrs. Macmillan Co., Ltd., for the inclusion ofF igs. 79 A and B(from Sir J. D. Hooker sB otany), and of Mr. John Grant for Figs. 85 and 89 A and B, in this book (from Flowers: Their Origin, Shapes, Perfumes, and Colours, by J. E. Taylor, F.G.S., F.L.S.).
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an illustrated guide to preserving wildflowers, helping the reader to create a beautiful, lasting memento of their outdoor adventures. As well as giving detailed instructions for collecting, pressing, and mounting wildflowers, the author provides insights into the fascinating world of plant life, helping readers to identify and understand the plants they find and to learn about their characteristics and adaptations. The book teaches readers to appreciate both the aesthetic beauty and scientific wonder of wildflowers, while the detailed illustrations and clear explanations make this book an ideal guide for all wildflower enthusiasts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330474099_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330474099
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330474099
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)