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A Georgia Native Plant Guide

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I purchased this book to use in indentifying Georgia native trees and plants but found it not to be very helpful. There were very few picture illustrations that I could use in identifying the plants. It is simply a printed list of the different plants with little illustration and if you don't know what the plant looks like, it is of no use.

This is the greatest put together book about Georgia plants I've seen. It is laid out so nicely and informatively. The author of this one really did a GREAT job getting the info. together and putting the book together. I bought 2 so I could give one as a gift to someone that I knew would also love it and she did! She's called me several times thanking me for it and telling me how wonderful the book is also. Thanks!

I have seen this book, which was circulated amongst of group of native plant professionals, all of whom had severe criticism for the work.

The problems start out with the cover which pictures an annual sunflower that is not native to Georgia. The nomenclature on several plants is incorrect and the acknowledgements page lists people who were not consulted and had no idea they were listed.

The professionals mentioned are compiling a list of the errors which will be forwarded to the author and editor.

There are much better books available. I would start with books by Jan Midgley, Margie Hunter and the Duncan's (Wilbur and Marion).