This wonderful volume, assembled from National Geographic magazines dating 1915 24, spotlights some of the finest imagery of its kind, including artwork by Mary E. Eaton, staff illustrator of the New York Botanical Garden. The 128 colour plates detail state flowers, familiar grasses, colors, and more. The first-rate botanical illustrations remains fresh and attractive to the modern eye. AUTHOR: Founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society ranks among the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. The Washington, D.C.-based institution is best known for its magazine, which addresses a vast range of topics, including geography, archeology, natural science and history, and conservation.