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Trees and Flowers




ADOPT A GIANT SEQUOIA KIT
Kit includes a certificate of "adoption", sequoia seeds with growing instructions, historic sequoia tree survey map (reproduction) of Giant Forest with your tree's location,  sequoia photo postcard, giant sequoia tree facts, history of Giant Forest, children's sequoia activities sheet, rare giant sequoia postage stamp, and a giant sequoia "Guide to Life" magnet.
$35.00
 
 


 
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS for the GARDEN
Bornstein, Fross, & O'Brien
Featuring more than 500 plants and illustrated with 450 color photos, this book is a comprehensive resource that will appeal to every gardener who has an interest in California's unique flora.  It describes the best California species for gardens and provides detailed advice on their cultivation, from landscape design and installation to watering, pruning, and pest control.
271 pages    $27.95
 
 


CONIFERS OF CALIFORNIA
Lanner
This is the first book entirely devoted to the state's native cone-bearing trees and shrubs.  Richly illustrated, it serves as both a natural history and field guide.   Each species' narrative is accompanied by a full-page color botanical illustration, photographs, detailed identification information, and a range map.  A wonderful book to add to your library.
274 pages    $24.95



DISCOVERING SIERRA TREES

Arno (S.N.H.A.)

Comprehensive guidebook of coniferous and broad leafed trees of Sierra Nevada. Black and white pen drawings of species, foliage and cones.
89 pages   $5.00

 


FAMILIAR TREES OF NORTH AMERICA
(Western Region)
National Audubon Society Pocket Guide
191 pages      $9.00


FAMILIAR FLOWERS OF NORTH AMERICA
(Western Region)

National Audubon Society Pocket Guide
191 pages    $9.95

Both books above are handy, easy-to-use pocket field guides divided into three parts: introductory essays, illustrated accounts of the trees and flowers, and appendices.   Excellent color photographs.




THE GENERAL SHERMAN TREE

Tweed (S.N.H.A.)
This pamphlet is packed with amazing facts and information
about the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest living thing.
Sequoia seeds are optionally included.

 



GIANT SEQUOIAS

Hartesveldt, Harvey, Shellhammer & Stecker (S.N.H.A.)
Features history, life cycle and distribution of the giant sequoias. Discusses interrelationships with plants and animals as well as human impact.  Also available as a set with a packet of giant sequoia seeds.
77 pages.
 


THE GIANT SEQUOIAS of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and the Giant Sequoia National Monument
Stocking
Historical overview of the Giant Sequoias, their ecosystem, their life with fire, and information on outstanding sequoia groves throughout the Sierra.  Also available as a set with a packet of giant sequoia seeds.
20 pages.
 


 

GROW YOUR OWN GIANT SEQUOIA TREE PACKET
Comes with approximately 50 giant sequoia seeds.  Growing and care instructions included.
$5.99
 


THE LAWS FIELD GUIDE TO THE SIERRA NEVADA 
Laws
In this groundbreaking and meticulously field-tested guide, the rich variety of Sierra life—trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects—comes alive. Easy-to-use features include: Intuitive organization, color tabs, and simple keys, similar-looking species side by side, over 2,800 full-color illustrations, range maps of species that are otherwise difficult to distinguish, index of common and scientific names, lightweight and compact - ideal for backpacking, impressively detailed and comprehensive.
366 pages  $24.95


National Audubon Society Field Guides to 
TREES AND WILDFLOWERS OF THE WESTERN REGION

 
The first all-photographic field guides contain over 800 full color images, the significant details of virtually all of the wildflowers and trees native to western North America as you see them in their natural habitats.  Each species is fully described, including habitat, range and lore.



OAKS OF CALIFORNIA

Pavlik, Muick, Johnson & Popper
View of past, present, and future of the mighty oak. Combines maps, illustrations and scientific information with stunning photographs. Perfect coffee table addition.

183 pages    $24.95

 

PACIFIC COAST TREE FINDER
Watts
A small, handy, pocket sized guide to help in identifying trees of the Pacific Coast states.  Easy to use with black and white illustrations.  Same layout as above book.
60 pages    $3.95
 


A Guide To SEQUOIA GROVES OF CALIFORNIA
Willard
This is a comprehensive guide to all 67 giant sequoia groves in California.  Organized into five geographic areas from north of the Kings River to south of the Tule River watershed, the book provides extensive information for each grove.  Illustrated with numerous color photographs.  Also includes location maps, access guide, info on logging, sequoia natural history, and more.
124 pages   $17.95
 


SIBLEY GUIDE TO TREES    new!
A huge amount of information about tree identification—more than has ever been collected in a single book—is condensed into a logical, accessible, easy-to-use format.  With more than 4,100 meticulous, exquisitely detailed paintings, this guide highlights the often subtle similarities and distinctions between more than 600 tree species—native trees as well as many introduced species. No other guide has ever made field identification so clear.  Features highlighted include: leaves (including multiple leaf shapes and fall leaf color), bark, needles, cones, flowers, fruit, twigs and silhouettes.
More than 500 maps show the complete range, both natural and cultivated, for nearly all species.
426 pages     $39.95
 


 

SIERRA NEVADA FIELD CARDS
Trees of the Sierra Nevada and
Flowers of the Sierra Nevada

Handy field identification cards depict 20 (Trees) and 24 (Flowers) of the most commonly seen Sierran species. Printed on both sides in full color on flexible and waterproof plastic. Size is 6¼" x 9½".

 

SIERRA NEVADA FLORA
Weeden
This book is for the outdoor enthusiast who is interested in the variety of plants that may be seen on a short walk or an extended trek along Sierran trails.  Using this practical and convenient guide you should be able to identify most Sierran plants without the use of a hand lens or the need to dissect flower or fruit.  Excellent for the both the casual plant observer and experienced botanist.
259 pages   $18.95



SIERRA NEVADA WILDFLOWERS
Wiese
This full-color book contains beautiful photos, easy to understand descriptions, and interesting facts about more than 230 wildflowers and shrubs frequently encountered in this spectacular region.  Arranged by color and plant family to aid in quick identification.
187 pages    $24.95



THE THINGS TREES KNOW   
Wood
Through insightful text and lovely pen and ink illustrations, the author presents a whispering grove full of wisdom.  Walk this wooded trail and find a shaft of sunlight, a ray of hope, a living landmark, and perhaps the answer to a question or two.
59 pages    $9.95



TO FIND THE BIGGEST TREE
Flint & Law
An account of two men and their lifelong quest to seek out and record, in all their majesty, contenders for the title of the earth's largest living thing.  Big Tree hunter, Wendell Flint, takes you on a journey filled with facts, legends, and rumors.  From the largest to the tallest, to the strange, and unusual - including the tree you can drive through - this book will take you there.
126 pages   $18.95


TREES, A Visual Guide
Rodd and Stackhouse
Beautifully illustrated and designed, this gorgeous reference book explores the world of trees from every perspective: from the world's great forests to the lifespan of a single leaf. Arresting color photographs of a wide variety of trees and close-ups of many of their remarkable features provide an enormous amount of information in a highly accessible format. A highly absorbing read cover to cover or dipped into at random, it delves into many specific topics: the details of flowers, bark, and roots; profiles of favorite trees; how animals and insects interact with trees; trees in urban landscapes; the role trees play in our changing climate; deforestation and reforestation; and much more.
Hardcover   304 pages      $29.95


TREES OF THE CALIFORNIA SIERRA NEVADA
Petrides
This easy-to-follow field guide will identify all 95 species of magnificent trees that grow in the Sierra - and at any season, not just when the tree is in leaf or flower. Species that look alike are described and illustrated together whether they are related or not. Within each small group, similarities and differences can be readily compared.
79 pages   $9.95



WILDFLOWERS OF CALIFORNIA 
Lamb
This colorful collection of Larry Ulrich's photographs includes images from all over our state. Interpretive essays provide information on habitats and regions. Photos include information on common name, Latin name, location and date.
136 pages   $18.95
 


WILDFLOWERS OF CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL
VALLEY and NEIGHBORING SIERRA
Shahzade
Practical, easy-to-use, identification book of the commonly
seen wildflowers in the Central San Joaquin Valley and foothills of the Sierra Nevada.  Clear, full-color photographs and concise text make this a book you'll want to take along on walks, hikes or any outdoor excursion in the Central Valley/Sierra Nevada area where wildflowers can be found. 
218 pages    $19.95


WILDFLOWERS OF SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON  
NATIONAL PARKS

Stocking & Rockwell (S.N.H.A.)
Arranged by color, this booklet is an easy reference for both the hiker and the auto traveler. Text for each flower accompanied by color photograph for easy identification. This third edition contains revised information and plant names as well as several new photographs.  Book also available as a set with a packet of wildflower seeds that are native to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and California for $8.50.

 


 

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