{"product_id":"weeds-of-north-america-richard-dickinson-9780226076447","title":"Weeds of North America","description":"\"What is a \u003ci\u003eweed, \u003c\/i\u003e\" opined Emerson, \"but a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered?\" While that may be a worthy notion in theory, these plants of undiscovered virtue cause endless hours of toil for backyard gardeners. Wherever they take root, weeds compete for resources, and most often win. They also wreak havoc on industry--from agriculture to golf courses to civic landscape projects, vast amounts of money are spent to eradicate these virile and versatile invaders. With so much at stake, reliable information on weeds and their characteristics is crucial. Richard Dickinson and France Royer shed light on this complex world with \u003ci\u003eWeeds of North America, \u003c\/i\u003ethe essential reference for all who wish to understand the science of the all-powerful weed.\u003cbr\u003eEncyclopedic in scope, the book is the first to cover North American weeds at every stage of growth. The book is organized by plant family, and more than five hundred species are featured. Each receives a two-page spread with images and text identification keys. Species are arranged within family alphabetically by scientific name, and entries include vital information on seed viability and germination requirements.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you believe, like Donald Culross Peattie, that \"a weed is a plant out of place,\" or align with Elizabeth Wheeler Wilcox's \"weeds are but unloved flowers,\" Dickinson and Royer provide much-needed background on these intrusive organisms. In the battle with weeds, knowledge truly is power. \u003ci\u003eWeeds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect tool for gardeners, as well as anyone working in the business of weed ecology and control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Dickinson, France Royer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 022607644X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780226076447\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2014 pg. 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2014 pg. 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2015 pg. 1116","brand":"Richard Dickinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981505724671,"sku":"9780226076447","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bc8133b4-e160-4556-8c44-e4b502e6ea2f.jpg?v=1683255979","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/weeds-of-north-america-richard-dickinson-9780226076447","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}