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with maps of distributions and migration routes. Much of the quantitative 
data is summarized in graphs so as to be readily assimilated. Copies are 
available upon request from the Illinois Natural History Survey, Natural 
Resources Building, Urbana, Ill. 61801. 
TREES & SHRUBS. By R.E. and C.R. Harrison (Know Your Garden Series). 
Tuttle & Co., Rutland, Vermont. 199 pages, 582 color plates. $12.50. 
As I turned the pages of this book, and viewed 582 plants of New Zealand, 
I speculated about the great charm of the country and what a delight it 
must be to live in this part of the world with such a great variety of flower- 
ing plants. The pages remind me of some of the better flower catalogs with 
lovely color prints. Because the authors are in the nursery business, perhaps 
they chose a format which is so comparable. 
The plants are shown in alphabetical crder according to the generic 
names, with an index which includes the common names. Many of these 
plants grow in temperate regions around the world, thus extending the 
usefulness of this book to readers in Illinois. Many familiar hardy species 
appear, plus many unfamiliar ones which cculd be offered for sale here 
in the future, though the authors give no information concerning their 
availability. The serious gardener would find the book enjoyable, particu- 
larly if he enjoys growing something new. —Mrs. I. L. Mostek 
SWANS and WILD GEESE. By Edwin A. Mason; Illustrated by Marie 
Bohlen. Follett Publishing Company, 201 N. Wells St., Chicago 60608. 
This book would make an ideal gift for young people interested in the 
outdoors. The text is very informative, offering a good presentation in 
proper waterfowl terminology. The illustrations are life-like, permitting 
easy field identification by the young reader. —Sally Greco 
BIRDS OF ASIA. Illustrations from the Lithographs of John Gould, 
Text by Abram Rutgers. 1969. $15.00. 321 pages. 
Taplinger Publishing Co. 29 East 10th St., New York 10003. 
Few Americans have ever heard of the great British lithographer, John 
Gould, who lived a hearty life from 1804 to 1881. Ornithologist, traveler, 
artist, his massive works fill 41 folio volumes. The Taplinger Publishing 
House has reminded bird watchers of his excellent work with the publica- 
tion of this excellent volume which first appeared in 1886. The text has 
been rendered by Dutch ornithologist Abram Rutgers. It is extremely 
convenient to the reader to have the text appear on a single page opposite 
these first-class illustrations. 
Gould did not see every bird in the wild. For example, the Caspian 
Snowcock—found in eastern Turkey and Armenia—was studied in the 
London Zoo. He never saw a live Chinese Quail, a bird of the grassland 
and brush. The Birds of Europe, Birds of Australia, Birds of New Guinea, 
and the Birds of South America, make up the balance of the series. A 
delightful exercise to the reader is to choose a favorite among these gaily- 
coloredsbirds:. . —Raymond Mostek 
