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Hardback. Condition: Good. Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowers--Iris, Gladiolus, and>Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference.…

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowers--Iris, Gladiolus, and>Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Manning, John C. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Manning, John C. (illustrator).

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good Plus. 1st Edition. Very Good Plus, internally clean, solid paperback first printing. Spine a bit faded.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Volume 25 of Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Clean, unmarked, tightly bound. Light wear. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available! (Heavy books & sets may require extra shipping charges.).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket (c). First Edition. Copyright Date: 1993 Sm Quarto, , PP.139, First Botanical Exploration Of These Genera Related To Iris, Crocus And Gladiolus. Color Plate Illustrations by Fay Anderson, Text Figures (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First edition. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches. vi, 139 pages. Condition of the book is Very Good, ex-library with a bookplate on ffep, blindstamp on title page and 'withdrawn' stamp on rear endpaper, rear blank endpaper has been removed, text and illustrations are very clean, binding is tight. Dust jacket is Very Good, label at base of spine, in a protective mylar wrapper. STK.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. TEXT UNMARKED, NO CREASES TO SPINE.

Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Manning, John C. (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Interior clean, binding tight, light wear to covers and dust jacket.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Very Good. Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2019.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 8vo. vi.139 pgs. Near Fine hardbound in Fine dust jacket. Very faint shelf rubbing to bottom edges, else fine. Illustrated throughout with water colors by Fay Anderson and line drawings by Margo Branch. Concise yet systematic study of these South African perennial irises. Contents include: preface, introduction, history, morphology, characteristics, phylogeny and evolution, geology, ecology and speciation, cultivation, Nivenia (species), Klattia (species), Wistenia (species), excluded species (Proteaceae), glossary, bibliography and index of scientific names. Author was recently awarded the prestigious Herbert Medal by the International Bulb Society for his lifetime of work in the study of the Iridaceae.The Herbert Medal, named for pioneer geneticist and plant breeder William Herbert, is the highest honor the Society can bestow. ISBN 0881922331. #1040. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fay Anderson, Margo Branch (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 315pp. Corners lightly bumped. Illus.; glossary; biblio.; index.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Lovely almost new copy. With full page color illustrations and many drawings and charts. A bit of rubbing to lower spine ends. Glossy jacket with a hint of shelfwear at top edge.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Copyright Date: 1993 Sm Quarto, Color Plate Illustrations by Fay Anderson, Text Figures, PP.139, First Botanical Exploration Of These Genera Related To Iris, Crocus And Gladiolus. Color Plate Illustrations by Fay Anderson, Text Figures (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Color and black and white illustrations. First edition. As new in like dust jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. All of our books without an ISBN number (normally pre-1970 in date) are described individually in detail. Books with an ISBN number (this one included) are all offered for sale in good condition or better: some may be in very good, near fine, or fine condition. If the condition is critical to your decision to purchase, then please contact us and we will let you know our view of its condition. If the book is very heavy, we will may need to contact you before completion of purchase to advise you of extra postage costs.…