219 pages, illustrated. Apart from an ownreship signature onnthe title page, a clean, unmarked and solid copy that has seen little use. First edition. This book is "laid out in alphabetical order with indexes of both common and botanical names, and a glossary of scientific terms. Every genus included is accompanied by vibrant coloured photographs of at least one species plus sketches of leaves, flowers, seed pods, etc. The text comprises general facts about the genus, and is developed with examples of particular species in the genus with descriptions of the phyllodes, fruits, flowers and the necessary environments. ... It covers more than 200 species including the common, the rare, the showy, the subtle, the easy rto cultivate and the difficult.". (front flap, more or less)