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In this splendid addition to the botanical literature, pathologist and dedicated naturalist Schnell provides valuable new information based on his more than 40 years of fieldwork. . . . Many maps, drawings, and 200 truly excellent color photographs, virtually all by the author, contribute greatly to the wealth of textual information and therefore to the usefulness and importance of this book. Highly recommended for every library's collection of botanical materials for both scientists and hobbyists. A wealth of information and absolutely beautiful color pictures. [This] is an excellent book on the subject. -- Steve Whysall "Vancouver Sun" (11/15/2002) The photos...are spectacular, and the habitat maps provide useful information at a glance. This book is an excellent reference. . . . Of interest to botanists and researchers, as well as serious hobbyists. An invaluable addition to the bookshelf and field backpack. -- Aaron M. Ellison "Quarterly Review of Biology" (03/23/2003) I highly recommend this book to all persons interested in carnivorous plants. -- James Riser II "Plant Science Bulletin" (03/26/2003) This book can be used as a field guide for exploring this interesting family of plants. -- Pauline Keegan "Hobby Greenhouse" (05/24/2004) This book can be appreciated by people of all interest levels and expertise. -- Elaine Jurries "American Reference Books Annual" (03/27/2003) This expanded second edition of "Carnivorous Plants of the U.S. and Canada" is a 'must' for any reference librarian which specializes in botany or nature. Twice as large as the original and filled with some 200 incredible photographs, it is effectively a new book. -- John Van de Water "Newark Star-Ledger" (11/12/2002) Experienced carnivorous plant enthusiasts and interested beginners alike will find all the information they need for selecting and growing carnivorous plants successfully. If you want to explore the botany, ecology, and horticulture of a fascinating subset of North America's magnificent flora, this book is a must. -- C. Colston Burrell "Horticulture" (04/22/2003) The modest price is a best buy! A complete resource for science teachers, naturalists, plant-lovers or serious gardeners with a passion for learning. -- Richard Poffenbaugh "Mansfield News Journal" (10/24/2003) The quality of the photographs is superb. You might well think you are lying down in the very bog where the plants are growing. -- Ray Collett "University of California at Santa Cruz Arboretum Bulletin" (02/06/2002) Each chapter of "Carnivorous Plants" is stocked with lavish photographs and vivid descriptions of the plants' natural occurences and unique characteristics . . . . [It] will provide every enthusiast's library with a wealth of information. It was worth the wait! At long last, we have a greatly revised and expanded edition. . . . Photographs in this new edition are of superior quality and far more numerous than in the original. -- Susan Farrington "St. Louis Carnivorous Plant Society Newsletter" (05/29/2002) The original. . .has been a sound and useful source of information on distribution, ecology, and taxonomy of the carnivorous plants of the United States for many years. The second edition. . . represents a prodigious expansion on the first. -- James Riser II "Plant Science Bulletin" (05/23/2003) A wonderful field guide incorporating a wealth of information from Schnell's 40 years of field work...[this] book is one I would recommend for hobbyists interested in growing these plants, as well as anyone who would like to know how these fascinating plants exist in nature. -- Jane Villa-Lobos "Plant Talk" (10/09/2002) The vast amount of detailed information included in the book makes it an excellent reference source for this type of plants. Moreover, the historical information and Schnell's personal accounts make it a pleasurable read as well. . . . This fascinating book is definitely one you'll want to bite into. -- Joanna Miller "Water Gardening" (10/16/2002) A worthwhile prize to add to any library . . . . A hardback that deserves to be placed in a collection of insectivorous books that will exist thoughout time. Although many of us carnivorous plant fanatics may be cognizant about their care and culture, this book presents information about their habitat and where they grow in a new and Euclidian manner. -- Greg Lum "Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society Newsletter" (06/05/2002) " Twice as large as the original and filled with some 200 incredible photographs, it is effectively a new book." -- John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, November 12, 2002 " If you want to explore the botany, ecology, and horticulture of a fascinating subset of North America's magnificent flora, this book is a must." -- C. Colston Burrell, Horticulture, April 2003 " In this splendid addition to the botanical literature, pathologist and dedicated naturalist Schnell provides valuable new information based on his more than 40 years of fieldwork ... Many maps, drawings, and 200 truly excellent color photographs, virtually all by the author, contribute greatly to the wealth of textual information and therefore to the usefulness and importance of this book. Highly recommended for every library's collection of botanical materials for both scientists and hobbyists." -- Choice, December 2002 "In this splendid addition to the botanical literature, pathologist and dedicated naturalist Schnell provides valuable new information based on his more than 40 years of fieldwork ... Many maps, drawings, and 200 truly excellent color photographs, virtually all by the author, contribute greatly to the wealth of textual information and therefore to the usefulness and importance of this book. Highly recommended for every library's collection of botanical materials for both scientists and hobbyists."--Choice, December 2002 "If you want to explore the botany, ecology, and horticulture of a fascinating subset of North America's magnificent flora, this book is a must."--C.--C. Colston Burrell "Horticulture " "Twice as large as the original and filled with some 200 incredible photographs, it is effectively a new book."--John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, November 12, 2002--John Van de Water "Newark Star-Ledger "
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Details 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants, including identifying descriptions, preferred habitat, distribution, and flowering and trapping season.
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