Plexus Publishes New Book by Howard P. Boyd

April 10, 2001, Medford, NJ — Plexus Publishing, Inc. has announced the  publication of  Howard  P. Boyd’s Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.  In this new book, Boyd offers readers 150 detailed descriptions along with 130 beautiful color photographs of the most commonly seen Pine Barrens wildflowers species. 

Boyd explains, "This book is not intended to be a technical, scientific, botanical manual." Written for wildflower enthusiasts who are not trained botanists, Boyd’s non-technical language makes it easy for anyone to identify Pine Barrens species. The book, which is organized chronologically by blossoming times, is described by the publisher as “a must-have for anyone interested in the flora of the Pine Barrens … a truly beautiful book that will make you want to go out into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and find each and every one of the specimens discussed.” 

In addition to 140 pages of wildflower photographs and descriptions, the book features a chapter on the flora of New Jersey, notes on threatened and endangered species, a primer on flower anatomy, a glossary of terms, references to literature cited and other books of interest, and indexes to both common and scientific names of wildflower species.

Howard P. Boyd is a Pine Barrens naturalist and the author of A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and A Pine Barrens Odyssey: A Naturalist’s Year in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.  He holds a bachelor of science degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Botany from Boston University and a master of science degree in Entomology from the University of Delaware. Boyd is celebrated in South Jersey for his lifelong commitment to protecting the Pine Barrens and to stimulating public awareness of the importance of preservation.

Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey is published by Plexus Publishing, Inc. To place an order, please contact the publisher directly at 609/654-6500 ext. 144, fax 609/654-4309; write to the Order Department, Plexus Publishing, Inc., 143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055; or simply click on the "Order Now" button (left). 

2001/176 pp/softbound 
Plexus Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 0-937548-45-6 
$19.95