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9781330474099: Wild Flower Preservation a Collector's Guide (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

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.




  • How to gather plants carefully and preserve their form

  • Techniques for pressing, drying, and mounting with fresh, natural results

  • Guidance on plant identification and using a Flora or field book

  • A glossary of terms and helpful plates to aid learning



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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Présentation de l'éditeur

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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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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