First Edition. Hardback with nice dust jacket. University of South Carolina Press, Publishers. 1984 Edition. Total 406 pages. Contains black and white drawings, one per page and also detailed information on each drawing. A super book. Wade T. Batson, text and drawings. Printed in the USA. The dust jacket has a crease on front jacket and some fading. No tears. The book is almost like new condition. The boards are forest green with gilt lettering on the spine. The corners are sharp and clean. The back of the jacket shows some light rubbing. A really nice, beautiful and easy to read and learn book! Approximate size, 6.25 x 9.25. "Each species is illustrated by at least one drawing, usually of the flower and leaf. This volume is invaluable for homeowners selecting plants for the yard, for plant enthusiasts trying to identify the plants they encounter, and for nurserymen and professional landscapes." A great book at a good price! *3BC0