Flowers of Mountain and Plain - 1949

"Flowers of Mountain and Plain is intended primarily for travelers and flower lovers who wish a short cut to recognizing flowers seen on excursion or from car windows. It may also serve as a souvenir of pleasant summer days or vacation trips. The book consists of the twenty-five color plates to be found in 'Rocky Mountain Flowers' (Clements and Clements, 1914), representing one hundred and seventy-five of the most beautiful and striking flowers of the mountains and plains of the West. If it succeeds in opening the eyes of the passer-by to an appreciation of the flowers by the way, or in further stimulating an already awakened interest, it will have served its purpose..." I love vintage nature field guides like this one, with their beautiful and delicate illustrations -- it's a kind of artistry that feels like it's been diminished or lost in the age of photography. The crisp, direct text also reveals the author's deep appreciation for the aesthetics and lore of every flower she expertly surveys. Flowers of Mountain and Plain - Edith S. Clements, Ph. D. Printed 1949, The H.W. Wilson Company, New York Hardcover. Approx 5.5x8.5in. 79pp. Name of a previous owner on front endpaper page (see photo). Some minor wear to spine ends. Otherwise in good vintage condition.