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by Rutherford Hayes Platt

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Trinity College Booklist (1951): Class One, Natural Science

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Rutherford Hayes Platt

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John Burroughs Medal (Winner – 1945)

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Original language: English US

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Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 582.16 — Natural sciences & mathematics Plants (Botany) Plants noted for specific vegetative characteristics and flowers Herbaceous and woody plants, plants noted for their flowers Trees
LCC: QK50 .P55 — Science Botany Botany General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1988
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 582.16
LCC: QK50 .P55

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Rutherford Hayes Platt

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