The rich diversity and intrinsic interest of New Zealand mosses is amply demonstrated in this lucid introductory book by K.W. Allison and John Child. The authors give full descriptions and ecological details of the commoner and more notable species, illustrating each to show many features and provide brief notes on many other species. The introduction to the general features of mosses, identification and field recognition tests, and the simple terminology (technical terms are kept to a minimum and defined in a glossary) enable the beginner to use the book without difficulty. Both beginner and specialist will find the keys valuable. Each species is illustrated with clear and informative line drawings (there are 96 of these), and 64 superb photographs are included. The amateur and the more experienced field botanist will find the book stimulating as well as a useful reference work which will be appreciated in Australia also where the moss flora is similar.

"Volumes 1 and 2 dealt solely with leafy liverworts. This volume [3] continues to deal with the leafy liverworts, which make up 85% of the New Zealand liverwort flora."--From jacket, v. 3.

Includes proceedings of member institutes of the Society and of the Society's Science Congress through v. 84, 1956/57.

"An illustrated glossary of terms that are used to describe mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Written in informal prose, it's intended to be an everyday reference for not only bryology and botany students, but also gardeners and anybody who's interested in plants. The second edition has half again as many pages (over 330) and illustrations (nearly 1400) as the first edition did, and two-thirds of those illustrations are new. Over 530 species of bryophytes are illustrated. Also, an appendix explains how to photograph bryophytes without a camera."--NHBS Environment Bookstore.

Mosses and liverworts inhabit a miniature world hidden in our rainforests and often go unnoticed. This book seeks to raise the reader's awareness of these plants and reveals their beauty in the book's many high quality colour photographs. A comprehensive introduction is provided along with specific notes on these plants.

A comprehensive guide to the mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians This is the first book to help general readers recognize 200 common mosses of the Northeast and the Appalachian Mountains. With just this field guide, a hand lens, and a spray bottle—no microscopes necessary—readers will be able to identify and name many of the common species of mosses growing in the region's backyards, parks, forests, wetlands, and mountains. At the heart of this guide is an innovative, color-tabbed system that helps readers pick out small groups of similar species. Illustrated identification keys, colorful habitat and leaf photos, more than 600 detailed line drawings, and written descriptions help differentiate the species. This accessible book allows all nature enthusiasts to make accurate identifications and gain access to the enchanting world of mosses. 200 species included More than 600 detailed line drawings More than 400 color photographs Innovative color-tabbed system for species identification Illustrated species identification keys Helpful tips for moss collecting