| Contents Notes |
The first edition of Gleason's Manual of Vascular Plants. . .(1963) is still often cited as the authority for plant taxonomy. This new edition has a more useful arrangement of plant families; the treatment of species was retained except for many corrections and revisions suggested by the recent literature, other botanist's comments, or the author's own experience. It contains 100 more pages than the first edition, slightly smaller print, the same general dimensions, and similar binding. Like the first edition it contains a list of abbreviations, a helpful glossary, general keys to families, followed by descriptions of orders and families, keys to genus and species, and an index of common and Latin names. One additional aid is the list of abbreviated names of some of the more frequently cited botanical authors. Another taxonomic authority, Asa Gray's Gray's Manual of Botany, has not been revised since its eighth (centennial) edition in 1950. Gleason's revision is strongly recommended for all botany collections serving students at any academic level with interest in the flora of northeastern United States.-E. Williams, Vassar College--Choice Review. |
