Flower Guide: Wild Flowers East of the Rockies by Chester A. Reed (1930) | Pocket Botanical with Color Plates

A charming and collectible pocket botanical, Flower Guide: Wild Flowers East of the Rockies by Chester A. Reed offers a beautifully illustrated survey of native American flora. Designed for field use, this compact volume blends practical identification with artistic appeal, featuring color plates throughout alongside concise botanical descriptions.

Originally issued in the early 20th century and revised here in a later edition (1930), the guide reflects a period when natural history publishing balanced scientific clarity with aesthetic presentation. Reed’s illustrations capture a wide range of species, from clover and gentian to lady’s slipper and marsh pink.

Red cloth binding with a floral motif. Binding secure. Edge wear to boards. 228pp.

Size: 5 1/2” x 3 1/4”

A lovely piece for collectors of natural history or those drawn to early illustrated field guides.