Field Book of American Wild Flowers (Scanned 1912 Edition)

🌿 Field Book of American Wild Flowers (1912 Edition)

By F. Schuyler Mathews
Revised and Enlarged Edition — G.P. Putnam’s Sons

This beautifully illustrated field guide is an enduring classic for nature lovers, amateur botanists, and students of North American wild flora. Originally published in the early 20th century, Mathews’ Field Book of American Wild Flowers offers a rich and accessible overview of the flowering plants of the eastern United States.

📘 What’s Inside:

• 300+ illustrations drawn from nature, many in detailed pen and ink
• 30 full-color plates showcasing notable wildflowers in vibrant botanical style
• Comprehensive species descriptions organized by family and flower color
• Color keys and charts, including a revised version of De Candolle’s Flower Color System, help identify flowers based on hue, from magenta to yellow
• Detailed family keys to aid in plant identification using leaf shape, flower structure, and other botanical characteristics
• Notes on pollinating insects and ecological relationships between flowers and wildlife
• Revised botanical nomenclature aligned with Gray’s Manual of Botany and the International Congress of Botanists

🔍 Highlights

• Botanical accuracy meets artistic observation: Mathews balances scientific rigor with an artist’s eye, making each entry a delight to read and reference.
• User-friendly layout: Flowers are arranged by both color and family, making it easy for the layperson to flip through and find what they’re seeing in the field.
• Educational and historical: The introductory essays explore the science of flower coloration and the influence of sunlight and climate on botanical development in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Compact and portable: Designed as a true field guide, this book fits easily in a backpack for on-the-go nature exploration.

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