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Fruit Key and Twig Key to Trees and Shrubs

by William M. Harlow

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One of the handiest and most widely used identification aids. Fruit key covers 120 deciduous and evergreen species; twig key covers 160 deciduous species. Easily used. Over 300 photographs. "Students in the field . . . can get accurate identifications faster with these guides than with any of the many teacher's mimeographed ones." -- Phytologia.

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William M. Harlow

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Original publication date: 1946
Canonical DDC/MDS: 582.16

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 3
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Published: 1946
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Reference, Home & Garden, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 582.16
LCC: QK481 .H37

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