Excerpt from First Book of Grasses
Of all plants grasses are the most important to man. The different kinds are known by very few even among botanists. This is largely because they are supposed to _be very difficult. When the strue ture of grasses is clearly understood, they are not more difficult to study than are other plants. The method here Offered has been used by the author for some years in teaching special students. The introduction explains the method followed. The body of the primer consists Of twelve lessons, graded from the Simplest to the most complex. Each lesson is accompanied by figures bringing out the facts in the text. The difference in the size of the flowering organs is so great that the figures are not drawn to the same scale. The organs are enlarged as much as necessary to illustrate the char acter discussed.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive and accessible guide to the fascinating world of grasses. Exploring a subject often overlooked, the author delves into the intricate structure and classifications of these ubiquitous plants. Drawing on years of teaching experience, the book presents a clear and logical framework for understanding the unique characteristics of grasses, emphasizing the importance of the spikelet, a complex miniature flower structure, as the key to identification. Through detailed illustrations and graded lessons, the author demystifies the terminology and botanical principles used in studying grasses, making this subject approachable for those with little prior knowledge. This book opens the door to a deeper appreciation of the essential role that grasses play in the natural world, from their vital contributions to agriculture to their often-overlooked beauty. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331925910_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from First Book of Grasses: The Structure of Grasses Explained for BeginnersOf all plants grasses are the most important to man. The different kinds are known by very few even among botanists. This is largely becau. Seller Inventory # 2147907198
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