0

    Weeds: Fully Illustrated - Authoritative - Easy-to-Use

    1.0 1

    by Alexander C. Martin, Jean Zallinger (Illustrator)


    Paperback

    (First Edition)

    $6.95
    $6.95

    Customer Reviews

    Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

    Table of Contents

    What Are Weeds?4
    Definition, adaptability and capacity to reproduce
    The Harm Weeds Cause6
    Cost to farmers
    Additional losses in control of lawn and garden pests, respiratory ailments
    Interference with waterways and outdoor recreation
    Benefits From Weeds8
    The value of weeds in soil conservation
    For food, medicine, and drugs
    In diets of songbirds, gamebirds, and other wildlife
    Major Weed Habitats9
    Fields and roadsides
    Lawns and gardens
    Marsh and aquatic areas
    Plan Of The Book10
    Purpose, plan of presentation of material, and explanation of maps
    Common Weeds Of The United States11
    145 pages of illustrations, descriptions and maps
    More Information158
    Index159
    Eligible for FREE SHIPPING details

    Choose Expedited Delivery at checkout for delivery by. Tuesday, January 14

    This handy identification guide to the plants that cause billions of dollars annually in crop loss and control measures include information on:

    -The harm that weeds cause

    -Benefits from weeds

    -Major weed habitats

    Accurate full-color illustrations and descriptive text identify the principal weeds and weed groups that invade lawns, gardens, fields. and roadsides. Range maps show distribution within the United States.

    Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

    Recently Viewed 

    Sign In Create an Account
    Search Engine Error - Endeca File Not Found