BOTANY

Numerous programs covering the world of
botany from the microscopic algae to the
tallest redwood and oldest bristlecone.End-
less fascinating information for the scientist
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FOOD, EDIBLE and POISONOUS PLANTS
The botany of our familiar produce; exten- sive coverage of edible and poisonous wild plants and poisonous cultivated plants. 6 pgms,130 slides and texts.(2 also on video)
EP #236X SLIDES
$149.95

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GROCERY STORE BOTANY--THE MORPHOLOGY OF FOOD PLANTS
Slides order #236................$42.50

Surveys the grocery store produce counter and discusses the botany of over 30
different familiar fruits and vegetables; includes origin, growth and morphology of these
cultivated plants. 20 slides and guide.

REVIEWS: "...professional photographs of well-known fruits and vegetables...refreshingly
well-written. It stresses plant morphology, provides botanical classification terms, and gives good
practical advice on food uses. Amazingly, many facts are conveyed by this relatively small
package. It should appeal to...junior high through lower division undergraduate, practical or
professional curricula, such as food service or food science..." Choice. "...unusual and
interesting resource for science and health classes." Booklist.
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DANGEROUS HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN PLANTS Slides order #SS-0880S.......$49.95

Poisonous plants commonly found in gardens and homes throughout temperate
North America. Over two dozen plants are illustrated with full-color photography and
artwork. The main focus is to prevent accidental poisoning, but toxic symptoms and
therapeutic procedures are also outlined. Suitable for all academic levels. 30 frames and
guide. (Filmstrip order #SS-0880F ....$15.00.)

CONTENT SAMPLE: 4. All parts of the calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) are
poisonous. The calla lily is not a true lily, but a member of the arum family, which is native to
south Africa. It is widely grown in green houses and warm areas of the United states for the floral
trade. Symptoms following accidental ingestion include intense burning sensations and irritation of
the mouth and stomach.
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EDIBLE WILD PLANTS OF NORTH AMERICA COLLECTION Slides order #212X.......$72.50

The edible parts of plants--fruits, nuts, seeds, seedpods, leaves, stems, roots or
tubers--are fully enumerated, with some suggestions for preparation. Habitats, range and
tips on identification and warnings against look-alike poisonous species are provided.
Covers fungi, horsetails, pickerelweed, prickly pear, milkweed, asparagus, black mustard,
dandelion, chicory, sweet goldenrod, Queen Anne’s lace, burdock, sourdock, wild ginger,
pikeberry, rose hips, black walnut, black birch, beechnut, seaweeds, lichens, cattails,
arrowhead, trout lily, jewelweed, chickweed, grape, ground cherry, shepherd’s purse,
mint, barberry, Mormon tea, spice bush, sassafras, juniper, coconut palm, honey locust
and maple. (2 slide sets) 40 slides and 2 guides.

REVIEWS: "Hooray and congratulations...for producing an outstanding series
inexpensively... Biology teachers will rejoice at a production that gives them freedom to discuss
with students...without being bound by a sound time frame or a packaged point of view."
Previews.
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POISONOUS WILD PLANTS OF NORTH AMERICA Slides order #211 ......$42.50
Video order #211V .......$49.95

Common poisonous plants of wood, swamps, fields and meadow. Habitats, range
and nature of poisoning are described. Includes cyanogenetic plants and those which
cause photosensitization and dermatitis. Among the plants illustrated and discussed are
Jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, white baneberry, mayapple, bracken fern, mountain laurel,
death cap mushroom, marsh marigold, skunk cabbage, cow parsnip, great lobelia,
poison sumac, elderberry, woody nightshade, Jimson weed, buttercup, milkweed and
dogbane, celandine poppy, St. Johnswort and poison ivy. 2O slides and guide or video.
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POISONOUS HOUSE AND GARDEN PLANTS Slides order #214 .......$42.50
Video order #214V .......$49.95

Illustrates many of the potentially irritating or poisonous plants kept as
houseplants or planted in yards or gardens. Nature and symptoms of poisoning and
toxins involved are described. Includes diffeinbacha, philodendron, poinsettia, lantana,
narcisscus, snowdrop, lily of the valley, bleeding heart, rhubarb, potato, ivory, rhodo-
dendron, pieris, golden chaintree, English ivy, yew, privet, manchineel, cherry, Ohio
buckeye and black locust. 20 slides and guide or video.

REVIEWS: "An interesting slide program...useful to teachers of science and adult
education classes with audiences interested in plants and horticulture." Previews.
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