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 TREES IN CANADA
John Laird Farrar. Features more than 300 native
and introduced species of trees found throughout Canada and the Northern
U.S. (to Virginia in the east and northern Calif. in the west). Species
are organized into 12 groups, based on leaf shape and arrangement along
the twig for easy identification. Includes summer and winter keys.
Detailed descriptions include illustrations of leaves, seeds, flowers,
twigs, form, young and mature bark and more. Simply the best and
most complete book on the trees of northern N.A. ever published. 6-3/4
x 10, 540p, 600 color photos, 1660 illustrations, 1995.
T1993 hardcover..........US
$50.00 CAN $50.00
TREES OF
THE NORTHERN UNITED STATES AND CANADA
John L. Farrar. One of the most complete books
on the trees of northern North America. Identifies 300+ species of
conifer and broadleaf trees found in the upper U.S. (Virginia to northern
CA) and Canada. Includes: range maps showing the territory of each
species; an easy tree i.d. method based on leaf shape & arrangement
along the twig; keys for summer and winter i.d., and; 600 color photos
& 1,600 drawings of special features useful for i.d.. A must
for the forest professional, naturalist, or anyone fascinated by trees
and forests. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4, 512p, photos, illustrations, 1995.
T740X hardcover..........US $49.99 CAN $59.95
IDENTIFYING
TREES: An All-Season Guide to Eastern North America
Michael Williams. Identify most of the trees (“every
common tree”) found growing in eastern North America, in any season.
Features color photos showing bark; branching patterns; fruits, flowers
or nuts, and overall appearance; as well as leaf color and shape – all
chosen to illustrate trees in spring, summer, fall & winter.
Accompanying text describes common habitat and identifying characteristics.
Includes an easy-to-use “leaf identification key.” Created for in-the-field
or at-home use, a “field-tested” guide seeking to make tree i.d. fun and
easy. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 416p, 600 color photos, 200 b&w illustrations,
2007.
I3602 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $34.95
NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC FIELD GUIDE TO THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA
Keith Rushforth, Charles Hollis. A reference to
identify any tree commonly encountered between the Canadian Arctic &
Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific – 350+ species in all.
Layout & methodical approach enables quick & reliable i.d..
Concise descriptions accompanied by illustrations depicting the height,
shape, foliage, buds & seed of each species. Includes details
on key features/species traits, habitat, history, hardiness & distribution,
and more. A comprehensive, authoritative field i.d. guide. 4-1/2
x 8-1/2, 272p, 1,000+ color, illustrations, map, 2006.
N3108 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $21.95
THE EASY
TREE GUIDE: Common and Cultivated Trees of the United States and Canada
Keith Rushforth. This handy, comprehensive identification
guide covers 170 species, both indigenous and introduced. A color
photo of each species is accompanied by drawings illustrating foliage,
blossom and fruit, with notes on key characteristics that assist i.d..
Includes a scaled silhouette to give a size indication. Text outlines
the species' salient features, describes its range and habitat, plus details
its commercial or decorative uses. An easy-to-use resource that aids
in swift and accurate identification. 6 x 9, 288p, approx. 1000 color photos
& drawings, 2004.
E0684 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95
STIKKY TREES
Award Winner. Learn to recognize at a glance the
15 most common trees in the United States - in just one hour. Uses
a pattern-based learning method to teach anyone to identify common trees,
step-by-step. "A fabulously engaging way to open your eyes to the
beauty, wonder and joys of trees." A personal tutor and tree primer.
7 x 9, 256p, b&w photos throughout, 2005.
S4040 paperback ..........US $12.00 CAN $13.95
OUR NATIVE
TREES AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM: A Popular Study of Their Habits and Their
Peculiarities
Harriet Keeler. A facsimile reproduction of the
original 1900 edition that garnered this prominent naturalist national
attention. …"The trees described . . . are those indigenous to the
region extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains and from
Canada to the northern boundaries of the southern states; together with
a few well-known and naturalized foreign trees." Descriptions include
photos & illustrations, plus details on range, bark, wood, leaves,
winter buds, flowers, & fruit. A timeless guide "that will aid
a new generation eager to identify and thus better appreciate what they
observe outdoors." 5-1/4 x 7-3/4, 574p, 304 b&w photos + illustrations,
1900, 2005.
O8380 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN $26.95
NORTH AMERICAN
TREES (5th ed.)
Richard Preston, Richard Braham. A comprehensive
reference designed for the general public. Covers nearly all trees
(north of Mexico and tropical Florida) in technically useable detail.
Listings contain names, nomenclature, form, leaves, flowers, cones, or
fruits, twigs and buds, bark, wood, natural history, varieties, hybrids,
range, and line drawings to assist in i.d.. Features updated nomenclature,
simplified terminology, additional keys, and more. A valuable reference
for anyone who loves or works with trees. 6 x 9, 544p, b&w illustrations,
maps, 2002.
N5266 paperback..........US $62.99 CAN $72.99
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF TREES: Canada and the United States
Sam Benvie. Descriptions of 278 trees native to
North America, listed by botanical names (A to Z), outlining growing habits
and habitat preferences, a tree’s most salient identifying characteristics,
and environmental and human values. Contains illustrations of typical
tree and leaf shapes, bark textures, flowers and mature fruit. Includes
a tree-hardiness chart and zone map. 8-1/2 x 11, 300p, 350 color illus.,
b&w illustrations, 1999.
E4558 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $35.00
THE ILLUSTRATED
BOOK OF TREES (revised ed.)
William Carey Grimm, revised by John Kartesz. Grimm's
classic field guide to 250+ trees of eastern North America has been the
authority on tree identification for 40+ years. This revised edition
includes 30+ recently-introduced species and incorporates changes in taxonomy,
nomenclature, and geographic range. Written in a straightforward,
nonscientific language for beginning botanists of any age. 6 x 9, 710p,
225 line drawings, 2002.
I8110 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
TREES OF
NORTH AMERICA
Alan Mitchell. From a world renowned dendrologist,
a highly informative guide to the native and introduced species found on
our continent. Each tree is pictured as it would appear in a typical
landscape, with each of its features -- such as seasonal changes, leaf
shape, flowers, seeds, bark -- illustrated in fine detail and clearly labeled.
An authoritative reference and a tribute to the rich variety of trees on
North America. 9 x 11-3/4, 192p, color illustrations, 2002.
T8778 paperback..........US $14.98 CAN
$19.95
ON SALE..........US $12.95 CAN $15.95........
limited quantity available!
TREES: DK’s
Smithsonian Handbook, 2nd ed.
Allen J. Coombes. A comprehensive guide to 500+
tree species from around the world. Concise text and clear photos makes
identification sure and simple. Each species entry combines a precise
description with annotated photos to highlight the tree's chief characteristics
and distinguishing features. A photo-encyclopedic guide for beginners
and established enthusiasts alike. 5-7/8 x 8-1/4, 320p, 1500+ color photos,
2002.
T0725 paperback..........US $20.00 CAN $27.00
TAYLOR’S
GUIDE TO TREES (Revised ed.)
Susan A. Roth. The definitive easy-to-use guide.
Features 200 of the best cultivars for spring bloom, fall color, showy
fruit, ornamental bark, disease resistance, and attracting birds and wildlife.
Includes 350+ species. Demonstrates proper pruning, planting, placement,
and growing techniques. Features a gallery of color i.d. photos,
with a picture for every genus + a photo of distinguishing features. 5-1/2
x 8-1/4, 400p, 200 color photos, 2001.
T8899 flexi..........US $23.00 CAN $27.95
TREES OF
THE EASTERN AND CENTRAL U.S. & CANADA
William M. Harlow. Easy-to-use, compact handbook
describes more than 140 trees. Covers plant size, shape, leaf, flowers,
fruit, twigs, buds, bark, habitat, distribution, commercial use, ecological
importance, edibility, folklore, etc.. 4-1/2 x 6-3/8, 288p, over 600 photos,
1942.
T3956 paperback..........US $8.95 CAN $13.95
FOREST TREES
of the United States and Canada and How to Identify Them
Elbert L. Little, Jr.. Describes 204 species, divided
into eastern & western regions. Includes brief information, drawings
of leaf and fruit, maps, and a simple key. 6 x 9, 80p, illustrations, 1980.
NOTE - This title has gone
out of print - limited quantity available.
F9020 paperback..........US $5.95 CAN $7.95
KNOW YOUR
TREES (Revised)
J.A. Cope, Fred E. Winch. A timeless, popular field
guide to identifying 50 common tree species of the northeastern United
States. Illustrated, with summer and winter keys, descriptions of
growth, wood, twigs, bark, fruit, leaves, and distinguishing features.
Includes updated nomenclature, major revisions to the keys, and glossary.
5-3/4 x 8-1/2, 76p, b&w illustrations, 2002.
K3011 spiral-bound..........US $6.50 CAN $7.95
TREE IDENTIFICATION
BOOK: A New Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of
Trees
George Symonds. A timeless reference that makes
tree identification fast and easy. “Pictorial keys” are categorized
(leaves, bark, fruits, etc.) to quickly narrow a positive tree i.d. to
one of a small group - the family or genus. “Master pages” then contain
detailed info by tree species, highlighting differences within the family
group. A handy, accessible guide that takes the confusion and complication
out of tree identification. 8-1/2 x 11, 272p, 1500+ b&w photos, 1958,
reprint 1974.
T0395 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $23.95
IDENTIFICATION
GUIDE TO THE TREES OF CANADA
Jean Lauriault. Lists every tree in Canada, including
range maps and a detailed study of its leaves and fruit. Identification
methods are explained, making the guide easy to use for everyone.
Detailed and beautifully illustrated. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4, 320p, b&w illus.
& drawings, 1992.
I1330 paperback..........US $12.95 CAN $12.95
MUENSCHER’S
KEYS TO WOODY PLANTS: An Expanded Guide to Native and Cultivated Species
Edward Cope. A revision of Muenscher’s classic
i.d. reference treats 335 genera and 1,156 species of woody plants found
in the NE U.S., including 570 cultivated species. Identify trees
& shrubs in all seasons by means of diagnostic field characteristics
(i.e. leaves, fruits, buds, twigs, and bark). A comprehensive guide
for novices and seasoned professionals. 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 368p, 5 line drawings,
2001.
M7021 paperback..........US $25.00 CAN $28.95
FRUIT KEY
AND TWIG KEY TO TREES & SHRUBS - Eastern North America
William M Harlow. Two books in one volume comprise
one of the handiest, most widely-used identification aids for naturalists,
hikers, farmers, scouts, etc.. Fruit key covers 120 deciduous and
evergreen species; twig key covers 160 deciduous species. 5-3/8 x 8-1/2,
126p, 300 photos, 1941.
F5118 paperback..........US $4.95 CAN $6.95
IDENTIFY
TREES & SHRUBS BY THEIR LEAVES: A Guide to Trees & Shrubs Native
to the Northeast
Edward Knobel. A handy guide to explore and understand
the woodlands of the NE U.S.. Contains 215 line drawings of the leaves
of common evergreen and deciduous trees & shrubs. Descriptions
for each plant include brief comments on its distinguishing physical attributes
and uses. 8-1/2 x 6, 47p, b&w line drawings, 1972.
NOTE - This title has gone
out of print - limited quantity available.
I8967 paperback ..........US $5.95 CAN $7.95
THE RANDOM
HOUSE BOOK OF TREES OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE
Roger Phillips. This classic guide to tree i.d.
contains 1,000+ color photos. Each tree is illustrated in full detail
-- by leaf, flower, fruit, bark, and mature tree shape -- and is fully
described in the text. A unique leaf index makes identification
simple and accurate. An indispensable companion for both the enthusiast
and the botanist. 8-1/2 x 11, 224p, color photos, 1978.
T5412 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $44.95
TREE FINDER:
A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves
May T. Watts. The classic key to identifying trees
by their leaves and needles. Includes 161 native and common introduced
trees found east of the Rockies. Shows range and habitat of each
species. A handy, pocket-sized field guide filled with information.
Originally published as Master Tree Finder. 4 x 6, 64p, b&w line drawings,
1998.
T0015 paperback..........US $3.95 CAN $5.00
Other titles available in the “Finder” series
(US
$3.95 CAN $5.00):
BERRY FINDER (B0228)
DESERT TREE FINDER (D0074);
FERN FINDER (F0224);
PACIFIC COAST FERN FINDER (P0139);
PACIFIC COAST TREE FINDER (P0066);
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREE FINDER (R0058);
TRACK FINDER (T0120);
WINTER TREE FINDER (W0031);
WINTER WEED FINDER (W0171).
NATIVE &
CULTIVATED CONIFERS OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA
Edward A. Cope. A useful manual that provides for
easy identification, covering roughly eastern Canada and the northeastern
quarter of the U.S.. Includes 27 genera and 130 species. Cultivated
species include the majority of conifers found in Europe & western
United States. 6 x 9, 224p, illus., 1986.
N3609 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $28.95
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