Evening star., 1933-07-16
PUBLIC LIBRARY

."HE informed vacstionist doubles
the pleasure OF his stay away
from home. The Public Library
presents the following list OF
books for the nature lover VINO
wants to know more about MS Vacatlon
environment:
wayside and Mountain Trail.
Nature Rambles. Summer. by O. p.
Medsger. 1881. MY. MATS.
One of a series of walks through the
woods and fields with a sympathetic and
knowing guide tc point out the delights
of the four seasons"
The Doorway to Nature by r. F. Fuller.
1891. MY.F esd.
An enthusiastic nature lover con-
vinces the average man that he. as we'll
as the naturalist. has eyes to see the
teeming world of out-of-doors.
The Nature Almanac, Handbook Of
Nature Education. American Nature
Association. 1880. M.N22.
A nature calendar. list Of associa-
tions and clubs interested in the promo
ton of nature education, articles. a
school nature outline covering plant
and animal study and nature blbl1og-
raphy.
The Wayside Flowers of Summer, a
Study of the Conspicuous HerbaceouS
Plants Blooming Upon Our Northern
Roadsides During the Months OF
July and August, by H. L. keeler.
1917 NRK245.
Flora of Richmond and Vicinity (Exclu-
sive of Grasses, Sedges and Trees =,
by P R. Merriman. 1880. N863. MSS.
For the vacationist in the Old Do
minion. Illustrated with line drawings.
Flower Guide: Wild Flowers East Of the
Rockies by c. A. Reed. 1916.
NRR 253f.
The indispensable pocket guide book.
illustrated in color.
Portraits and Habits of Our Birds, Pre-
pared by Various Authors. ed. by T.
G. Pearson. ". 1928. PE.P317p.
A publication of the National Associ-
alton of Audubon Societies. The color
illustrations are large and accurate.
Guide to Paths in the Blue Ridge. Poto-
mac Appalachian Trail Club. 1881.
G86.P "a.
Measured distances and detailed dl-
rections for sos miles Of the Appalach-
i'm Trail and IS miles of side trails in
Virginia and adjacent States" Con-
tains a guide to wild flowers and trees,
a geological summary and first aid in
emergencies.
Observing and Collecting.
Why the Weather, by c. F. Brooks.
1924 MHB79W.
Every one is entitled to his guess, but
here are few general principles en-
tertainingly set forth.
Field Books of Common Rocks and
Minerals for Identifying the Rocks
and Minerals of the United States
and Interpreting Their Origins and
Meanings. by F. B. Loomis. 1923.
MDL87.
Exceptionally we'll illustrated in color
and black and white.
The Butterfly Book. Popular Guide to
knowledge of the Butterflies of
North America, by w. J. Holland.
1914. OTH718.
Full directions for collecting and pre-
serving, with hundreds of illustrations in
color
Field Book of Insects. With Special Ref
erence to Those of the Northeastern
United States, Aiming to Answer
Common Questions, by F. E. Lutz.
1921. OTL976f.
Sea and Shore.
The SEES, Our knowledge of Life in the
Sea and How 1t Is Gained, by F. S.
Russell and c. M. Yonge 1928.
MZ R91
A we'll illustrated handbook on the
fascinating life in our oceans.
A Naturalist at the Seashore, by VIII
liam Crowder. 1928. MZ. .C888n.
A volume that cannot fail to inspire
the interested reader to closer observa-
ton and perhaps scientific adventures
Between the Tides by William Crowder
1881. MZ.C888b
How to get the utmost of enjoyment
and profit out of a visit to the seashore.
A more advanced work than the fore
going Both are finely illustrated.
The Shell Book. Popuar Guide to a
knowledge of the Families of Liv-
ing Mollusks and an Aid to the Iden-
tifcation of Shells, Native and For
eign, by j. E. Rogers. 1908.
M R63s.
A very complete work on all types OF
shells.
E.@sa 2aok = Ncr;r9e FISHES # ne At
lantic Coast From Labrador to
Texas. by c. M. BREEDER, jr. 1929.
PB B74
Common and unique specimens, ar
ranged for easy Identification.