FLOWERING PLANTS OF THE WORLD. Consultant editor: Professor V.H. Heywood.

(1978) 1985 new edition. Large 4to. Pp336. Colour plates, b/w and colour illustrations, distribution maps. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"The wealth of information provided in this book will be both invaluable to the botanist and fascinating to the general reader. The authoritative, expert text is complemented by specially commissioned colour plates, which are not only scientifically accurate, but also constitute a superb collection of paintings. More than 300 families are described in full, accompanied by a distribution map and a quick reference panel, giving details of the number of species and genera, distribution and economic uses". For each family there is a brief description of appearance, distribution, diagnostic features, genera and economic uses. "An admirable synthesis for all who derive pleasure and interest from flowering plants". (Sir George Taylor, Director of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew).