The Flowering Cactus

The Flowering Cactus. Raymond Carlson, Editor. Published by McGraw-Hill Book Co Inc, New York, NY, 1954. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. 96 Pgs. LCCN 54-11983. An information guide, illustrated in full-color photography, to one of the miracles of America's Southwest. Sketches by George M Avey , photos and technical data by R C and Claire Meyer Proctor. 115 photos, 81 in brilliant color. This book shows all the main species of the more than 300 varieties of cactus found in the US, from the towering saguaro, which often rises over 50 feet, to the tiny yet flamboyant pincushion, which adds such color to the desert floor. S guide to the cactus and to the best time of the year to see the plants in bloom. Description text copyright 2013 BooksForComfort. Item ID 28204.