Description
Hardcover is scuffed, and worn along the corners/edges/spine including minor fraying and spotting/staining at the bottom. Pages are yellowed but unmarked. Name written on inside cover. Frond cover binding is loose and tearing away. First blank pages are folded.
This 1900 publication from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Division of Agrostology is a foundational work on the identification and classification of American grasses. Authored by Frank Lamson-Scribner, one of the pioneering agrostologists of his era, it represents a significant early effort to scientifically catalog and illustrate the diverse grasses found across the continent. With over 300 detailed illustrations, this volume provided an invaluable reference for botanists, agriculturalists, and naturalists seeking to understand and utilize these essential plant species. Despite its well-worn condition, this copy bears the markings of a work that was clearly treasured and extensively consulted, offering collectors a tangible link to the early days of American grass studies and the dedicated researchers who advanced this vital field.
