Official Plant Emblems of Canada

Official Plant Emblems of Canada
Author: Ernest Small
Publisher:
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2012
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Official plant emblems of Canada focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories, and the entire country. These plants - documented through photographs, illustrations, and paintings - are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of biodiversity.

North American Cornucopia

North American Cornucopia
Author: Ernest Small
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 768
Release: 2013-09-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466585943

Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the economic future of each crop.

National Floral Emblem

National Floral Emblem
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1958
Genre: Corn
ISBN:

Royal Observations

Royal Observations
Author: Arthur Bousfield
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 243
Release: 1991-01-12
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1550020765

These observations and quotations comprise a witty anthology of anecdotes by and about the royal family in Canada over the last 400 years. Enhanced by drawings from the well-known cartoonist Vince Wicks, this book looks at the memorable encounters, sometimes touching, sometimes disconcerting, sometimes hilarious, that Canadians have had with their own and other royal families. Arranged thematically Royal Observationscovers such topics as Queen Victoria, English/French relations, World War Two, native peoples and royal tours.

State Botanical Symbols

State Botanical Symbols
Author: Alan McPherson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2013-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 148174884X

"In this reference book over 200 state botanical symbols are presented with a brief informative text that highlights their adoptive legislation, [and] their botanical and social history. The color photo montages add visual interest to the pages."--Back cover.