BOOK REVIEWS 



Our Wild Orchids* 



An Appreciation 



In this satisfying volume we have a record and a revelation; 

 a record of careful investigations, a revelation of what may be 

 accomplished by persistent and loving study. The area repre- 

 sented by the seventy-two species, figured and described, is that 

 of Gray's Manual, the nomenclature that of Ames' Enumera- 

 tion. One European species, Hahenaria albida is added to our 

 previous listing, as are Malaxis spicata brought from Florida 

 and Listera horealis from far north into our limits; and Malaxis 

 paludosa, recorded in Gray from one station, is now reported 

 from two others and said to be well established in Ontario. 

 It is demonstrated conclusively that Isotria affinis is a good 

 species. Four notable species are chosen for the colored plates. 



The foreward by Professor Ames is sympathetic; the authors 

 introduction, the keys, the use of popular names and the 

 "special features" designed to facilitate amateur study, have 

 distinct values. 



This long-desired book fulfills the hopes with which it has 

 been awaited. The result of years of patient study, tireless 

 pursuit and very intelligent scrutiny, it brings equally to the 

 professional and the amateur botanist, a wealth of information 

 and of incentive toward wider, more discerning, more satisfying 

 acquaintance with members of the Royal Family of plants. This 

 reviewer, who has studied in their homes many of the species 

 figured and described, can appreciate the indefatigable dili- 

 gence, the refusal to be baffled, that made possible these 

 unparalleled records. Opportunities for travel denied to most 



* Our Wild Orchids. Trials and Portraits. 

 By Frank Morris and Edward A. Eames 

 With a foreword by Oakes Ames 



Professor of Botany in Harvard University 

 Large octavo. 450 pages, including a complete glossary. With 130 full- 

 page illustrations, four in color. $7.50. 



Charles Scribner's Sons 



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