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Trees of the
U.S. (Series)
George & Olivia Petrides. An easy-to-use series
of regional field guides offering complete coverage. Includes detailed
and accurate illustrations of each species. Compact and lightweight,
making them easy to throw in a pack and take along on a hike or camping
trip.
 TREES OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
Covers 174 natural & naturalized trees. 4-1/2 x 7/1/4,
112p, 7 b&w photos & 180 illustrations, 2005.
T1650 paperback ..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
TREES OF THE CALIFORNIA SIERRA
NEVADA
Covers 99 natural & naturalized trees. 4-1/2 x 7/1/4,
80p, 2 b&w photos & 96 illustrations, 2005.
T1669 paperback ..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
TREES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Covers 134 natural & naturalized trees. 4-1/2 x 7/1/4,
112p, 9 b&w photos & 148 illustrations, 2005.
T1677 paperback ..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
TREES OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
AND INTERMOUNTAIN WEST
Covers 215 natural & naturalized trees. 4-1/2 x 7/1/4,
112p, 162 b&w illustrations, 2005.
T1685 paperback ..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
Northeastern US
& Canada
FOREST TREES:
A Guide to the Eastern United States
Lisa Samuelson, Michael Hogan. Presents 273 major
and minor tree species found in the forests of the eastern United States.
Couples concise descriptions with color photos of leaves, flowers, twigs,
fruit, and bark of each species. Key features include: “quick guides”
highlighting features to help differentiate confusing species; form characteristics,
habitat & ecology, and common forest associates; wildlife, landscape,
wood, ecological & historical uses; binomial name derivations &
common names, and; range maps. User-friendly format and minimal technical
language. A definitive identification guide to the region’s common
tree species. 8-1/4 x 10-1/4, 560p, 1000+ color photos, maps, 2006.
F8944 hardcover ..........US $82.00 CAN $94.95
TREES OF
ILLINOIS (Including Tall Shrubs)
Linda Kershaw, Christopher Dunn, Clem Hamilton.
Describes 298 species - all native and naturalized trees and tall shrubs
in the state. For each species, includes color photos & illustrations
of bark, leaves, flowers, fruits or cones, and overall shape. Features:
a pictorial guide; tips for distinguishing similar species; range maps
& habitat descriptions; notes on edible fruits and on human & wildlife
use of the tree, and; more. A handy, comprehensive guide for botanists,
foresters, horticulturists, and amateur naturalists. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 304p,
color photos & illustrations, maps, 2007.
T4752 paperback ..........US $20.95 CAN $24.95
NATIVE AND
NATURALIZED TREES OF NEW ENGLAND AND ADJACENT CANADA: A Field Guide
Richard DeGraaf, Paul Sendak. Describes 82 species
of forest trees (native coniferous & deciduous trees and naturalized
exotics) and 20 common shrubs found in the region. Offers taxonomy,
range, and detailed notes on botanical features (leaves, buds, bark, twigs,
flowers & fruit), plus info on habitats, history, wildlife values,
uses, and more. A handy, practical field guide to forest trees for
naturalists of all ages and abilities. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 280p, 168 b&w
illustrations & line drawings, maps, 2006.
N5453 paperback .........US $16.95 CAN $19.95
TREES OF
MICHIGAN
Linda Kershaw. A comprehensive guide to all native
& naturalized trees and tall shrubs in the state (254 species).
Includes notes of interest on edible fruits and on human & wildlife
use of the trees. Photos & illustrations show each tree's bark,
leaves, flowers, fruits or cones, and overall shape. Features tips
for distinguishing similar species, range maps & habitat descriptions,
plus illustrated keys based on leaf, flower, fruit & winter characteristics.
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 272p, 500+ color photos & illustrations, 2006.
T0073 paperback ..........US $20.95 CAN $26.95
WEEDS OF
THE WOODS: Small Trees & Shrubs of the Eastern Forest
Glen Blouin. A valuable i.d. guide to the "weeds"
of eastern North America - small trees & shrubs that have no commercial
value. Assists readers in identifying species by leaf, bark, flower,
& fruit. Adds insight on each plant's habitat, its importance
in the larger ecosystem, plus its ornamental & medicinal uses.
Also an unusual guide as Blouin uses early aboriginal and colonial accounts
of the history of the forest to portray the productive value of forests
and also how these ecosystems provide food and shelter to many species
of birds and animals. A handy, timely reference. 6 x 9, 132p, color
photos, 1992, 2004.
W5041 paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN $16.95
TREES OF
THE CAROLINIAN FOREST: A Guide to Species, Their Ecology and Uses
Gerry Waldron. A guide to the trees of Canada's
most temperate (and populous) eastern growing region. Identifies
the 73 unique tree species and offers advice on how to identify, preserve,
use and propagate each species. Includes qualities of each species'
wood, its natural enemies, and its value to wildlife. A book for
everyone from urban gardeners to green-spirited rural landowners, from
amateur naturalists to professional botanists. 6 x 9, 288p, 76 color +
20 b&w photos, 362 b&w illustrations, maps, 2003.
T4043 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $24.95
FOREST TREES
OF THE NORTHEAST
James Lassoie, et al., eds.. A compact reference
provides detailed descriptions of 27 tree species commonly found in the
U.S. NE. Each vignette contains a physical description, plus info
on distribution & habitat, life history, management concerns, and common
diseases, insects, and injuries. Includes what products & uses
of the wood and often the history and folklore about the species.
Line drawings detail leaves, seeds, fruits, flowers, and winter twigs.
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 278p, line drawings, range maps, 1997.
F0128 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN
$27.95
ON SALE..........US $17.95 CAN $22.95........
limited quantity available!
TREES AND
SHRUBS OF NEW ENGLAND (2nd ed.)
Marilyn Dwelley. A layperson's guide to the woody
plants found in New England. Includes 330 species of trees, shrubs
and smaller woody species (i.e. vines and brushy plants), the most of which
are native to the area. Color illustrations accompany concise descriptions
that include leaf, flower, fruit, winter buds, wood, and sometimes bark
characteristics. Contains Latin and common names, plus notes on growth
habits and range. A user-friendly reference for any naturalist. 5-1/2
x 8-1/4, 276p, 318 color illustrations, 1980, 2000.
This book has gone out of print,
limited stock available.
T4919 hardcover..........US $29.95 CAN $34.95
FOREST LEAVES:
How to Identify Trees and Shrubs of Northern New England
Henry Ives Baldwin. A simple, handy reference
guide. Intended to assist lay people in the identification of 28
different families of trees and shrubs common in northern New England.
6 x 9, 256p, 132 b&w drawings, 1993.
F9435 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95
MICHIGAN
TREES: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region (Revised and updated)
Burton Barnes, Warren Wagner, Jr.. Now in its tenth
decade of publication, "… the number-one book for tree identification in
Michigan and the Great Lakes." Everything readers need to know for
identifying 115 tree species. Features identifying line drawings
(i.e. leaf, twig, flower, flowering shoot, fruit, cone, etc.), contrasting
key characters, and vegetative keys to genera and species. Revision
adds new species and sections on fall color and hybridization. 6 x 9, 400p,
125 b&w line drawings, tables, maps, 2004.
M9218 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95
CITY OF
TREES: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C. (revised
ed.)
Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Polly Alexander. A handy
field guide readily useable outside of Washington. Part One features
a guide to the highlights of the "City of Trees." Part Two contains
an illustrated botanical guide to 300+ species. Concise descriptions
combine with detailed drawings of leaves, berries, nuts, cones, and seeds.
Includes discussions of the trees' botanical histories and native habitats.
4-1/2 x 9, 368p, 8p color-photo insert, b&w illustrations, 1981, 1987.
C3205 paperback..........US $12.95 CAN
$19.95
ON SALE..........US $10.95 CAN $15.95........
limited quantity available!
TREES
OF NEW YORK STATE: Native and Naturalized
Donald Leopold. A comprehensive identification
guide to nearly 150 tree species of New York, the Northeast, and much of
eastern North America. Each species description includes a summary
of its key i.d. characteristics and extensive information on its leaves,
flowers, fruit, winter characteristics, and bark. Provides facts
on each tree's habit, habitat and range, and uses, including wood properties
and value, landscaping, and restoration projects. A book with appeal
to both the tree novice and expert, and the casual and accomplished outdoor
enthusiasts alike. 9-1/2 x 10-1/2, 336p, 350 color photos, 150 drawings,
2003. OVERSIZE.
T0026 hardcover..........US $95.00 CAN $109.95
TREES OF
PENNSYLVANIA and the Northeast
Charles Fergus. Natural history narratives and
identification information for some 60 species of trees, common and uncommon,
found throughout PA and the northeastern U.S.. Combines personal
observations with i.d. details, range, growth patterns, seasonal adaptations,
natural history, past and present uses, and population trends. A
highly readable handbook and ready reference. 6 x 9, 320p, 60 b&w line
drawings, 2002.
T0926 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95
ILLUSTRATED
GUIDE TO TREES AND SHRUBS: A Handbook of the Woody Plants of Northeastern
United States and Adjacent Canada (revised edition)
Arthur Graves. Covers all woody plants - trees,
shrubs, and vines, both wild and cultivated - commonly found in the NE
U.S. & adjacent parts of Canada. Contains easy-to-use keys. 6-1/8
x 9-1/4, 288p, 300+ pen & ink drawings, 1992.
I2583 paperback..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
NORTH WOODS:
An Inside Look at the Nature of Forests in the Northeast
Peter Marchand. More than a field guide.
Examines the many natural and man-made influences that shape the ecology
of northern forest, alpine areas & bogs. Ideal for natural historians
& a take-along guide for anyone exploring the mountain trails, rivers,
and back roads of the NE. 5-1/4 x 8-1/2, 141p, b&w photos & illus.,
1987.
N6640 paperback..........US $10.95 CAN $12.95
TREES OF
ONTARIO
Linda Kershaw. A visual, comprehensive field guide
that makes tree i.d. quick and accurate. Describes 213 species, encompassing
all native and naturalized trees & tall shrubs in Ontario. Color
photos and illustrations show each tree’s bark, leaves, flowers, fruits
or cones, and overall shape. Detailed botanical info on each species,
human uses, ecology, tips for distinguishing similar species, and more.
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 240p, 574 color photos + illustrations, range maps, 2001.
T2741 softcover..........US $21.95 CAN $21.95
BIOTIC FOREST
COMMUNITIES OF ONTARIO (3rd ed.)
Norman and Norma Martin. Identifies and describes
the 10 principal forest types in Ontario, including their main plants and
animals. Discusses forest succession, including coverage of fire,
old growth, and conservation of forest types. A good overview. 5-1/8
x 8, 195p, b&w photos, tables, maps, 2001.
B1304 paperback..........US $10.00 CAN $10.00
TREES OF
NOVA SCOTIA: A Guide to Native and Exotic Species
Gary Saunders. A guide to
the 45 native and introduced species of hardwoods and softwoods found in
the province. Descriptions include: identifying & distinguishing
characteristics; detailed illustrations; uses of wood; primary natural
enemies, and; more. A handy reference for identifying local trees.
6 x 8-1/2, 112p, b&w illustrations, 1996, reprint 2005.
T1232 paperback ..........US
$9.95 CAN $9.95
Southern US
NATIVE TREES
OF THE SOUTHEAST: An Identification Guide
L. Katherine Kirkman, Claud Brown, Donald Leopold.
Identifies 225+ trees native to the Southeast (from the Carolinas &
eastern TN south through GA into northern FL + west through AL, MS, LA,
and AR into eastern TX). Nearly 600 photos illustrate leaves, flowers
& fruits or cones, bark, and twigs with buds. Concise descriptions
accompanied by keys for plants in both summer & winter condition, plus
200+ range maps. Includes crucial differences to help distinguish
between similar species. A practical, compact, i.d. field guide for
the diverse woody plants of the region. 6 x 9, 372p, 493 color photos,
98 b&w photos, 16 line drawings, 226 maps, 2007.
N8283 flexibind ..........US $34.95 CAN $39.95
FOREST TREES:
A Guide to the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic Regions of the United States
Lisa Samuelson, Michael Hogan. Identifies over
239 forest tree species common to the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions
of the United States. Color photos of leaf, twig, bark, flower, and
fruit characteristics combine with concise species descriptions that include:
common names; a "Quick Guide" stressing key features; descriptions of leaves,
twigs, bark, flower, fruit, and form; habitat and ecology; the species'
uses, and; geographical range. A comprehensive, regional tree identification
reference. 8 x 10-1/4, 429p, 800+ color photos, 2002.
F1341 hardcover ..........US $95.95 CAN $110.95
TREES OF
THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES
Wilbur & Marion Duncan. A popular guide to
identify every known tree of the southeastern U.S.. Contains 300+
species, native and introduced, from the Coastal Plain to the highest elevations.
Features easy i.d. keys, common & scientific names, distribution maps,
an intro on basic leaf, flower, and stem structures, and a glossary of
identifying terms. 6 x 9, 336p, 281 color photos, 57 line drawings, 253
distribution maps, 1 endleaf map, 2000.
T2717 paperback..........US $22.95 CAN $26.95
GUIDE TO
SOUTHERN TREES
E.Harrar, J.Harrar. Identification manual to trees
of the southern United States. Full text plus almost 100 keys organized
for easy i.d.. A regional classic. 4-5/8 x 6-3/8, 920p, illustrations,
1962.
This book has gone out of print,
limited stock available.
G9458 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95
TREES OF
GEORGIA AND ADJACENT STATES
Claud Brown, Katherine Kirkman. Useful throughout
the SE north of Florida - 90% of the native trees from Delaware to east
Texas are included. Identifies 205 species and varieties, with complete
plant descriptions. Includes botanical keys for summer & winter.
6 x 9, 384p, 433 color and 95 b&w photos, 12 line drawings, 200+ distribution
maps, 1990, 2000.
This book has gone out of print,
limited stock available.
T4806 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
TREES OF
FLORIDA
Gil Nelson. The first comprehensive guide to Florida’s
amazing variety of tree species. Discusses and describes 350+ trees
(native and exotics) and related plants. 6 x 9, 338p, 150 color photos,
170 b&w illustrations, 1994.
T0557 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95
Western US and Canada
WILDLIFE
AND TREES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Mike Fenger, Stewart Guy, Peter Bradford. From
woodpeckers to bats and bears, this book explores the fascinating links
between the tree-dependent wildlife and the trees that provide them with
vital habitat. Explains what wildlife trees are and how they are
used by 66 species of birds & mammals resident in the province.
A book for anyone interested in or involved with forests, from foresters
and government officials to naturalists & woodlot owners. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2,
336p, 200 color photos, 28 b&w illustrations, 90 maps, 2006.
W0714 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95
OUR SYLVAN
HERITAGE: A Guide to the Magnificent Trees of the South Fraser
Susan Murray. A celebration of the magnificent
Heritage Trees of the South Fraser Region of British Columbia. Features
concise descriptions of 350+ different trees, including their native origin,
with leaf and flower characteristics of each species. Contains key
points to identify each type of tree, including color photos illustrating
tree form, flower and fall color. Identifies of locations where individual
or groups of trees can easily be viewed, including tourist destinations,
plus walking & cycling tours. 6 x 9, 304p, color photos, historical
sketches, maps, 2004.
O7819 paperback ..........US $34.95 CAN $34.95
NORTHWEST
TREES (revised ed.)
Stephen F. Arno, Ramona P. Hammerly. Identifies
36 tree species native to the Pacific NW by characteristic shape and size,
needles or leaves, cones or seeds. Details each tree’s significance
in human history. Explains how each species grows and adapts to its
environment. Includes a 10-pg. illustrated key to tree i.d.. 5-1/2
x 8-1/2, 238p, 100+ b&w illustrations, 1999.
N0503 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN
$22.95
ON SALE..........US $12.95 CAN $17.95........
limited quantity available!
WESTERN
TREES: A Field Guide
Maggie Stuckey, George Palmer. Identifies the major
native trees of western N.A. – from San Francisco to Alaska and from Denver
to the Pacific. Illustrations of leaves, needles, cones, and tree
shapes accompany detailed descriptions. Includes the commercial value
of various kinds of timber and native folklore regarding certain species.
Easy-to-use and not too technical. 6 x 9, 143p, b&w illustrations,
1998.
This book has gone out of print,
limited stock available.
W6234 paperback..........US $10.95 CAN $12.95
FIELD GUIDE
TO OLD-GROWTH FORESTS: Explore the Ancient Forest of CA, OR, WA & B.C.
Larry Eifert. An illustrated field guide to the
old-growth forests of the Pacific NW and Northern California. Includes
maps & directions on where to find these ancient forests, with natural
history information. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 96p, 50 b&w illustrations, 2000.
This book has gone out of print,
limited stock available.
F234X paperback..........US $11.95 CAN $13.95
TREES &
SHRUBS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
T.C. Brayshaw. Definitive guide covers all known
woody plants, native or naturalized, in British Columbia. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2,
400p, color, b&w illustrations, 1996.
T5641 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $25.95
TREES &
SHRUBS OF ALBERTA
Kathleen Wilkinson. A pictoral guide to Alberta’s native
and naturalized trees and shrubs. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 192p, photos & illustrations,
1995.
T3391 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $19.95
OAKS OF
CALIFORNIA
Bruce M. Pavlik, et al.. Winner - 1992 Benjamin
Franklin Award for Best Regional Book. The definitive popular guide
to California’s native oaks. Combines color photos, maps and illustrations,
with a wealth of scientific information. 7-1/2 x 10, 184p, 150+ color and
historic b&w photos, illustrations, range maps, 1990.
O0519 paperback..........US $22.95 CAN $27.95
CONIFERS
OF CALIFORNIA
Robert Lanner. An informative guide to the state’s
native cone-bearing trees and shrubs. Contains illustrations &
photos, detailed i.d. information for each species, facts on habitat, distribution,
uses, and place in the early botanical and historical literature of the
state. 7 x 9-1/4, 288p, 165 color photos, illustrations and range maps,
1999.
C0535 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
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