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*NOTE* The cost for Bulletin 45 is $18 plus $4 shipping for a single bulletin. For multiple copies add $1 postage for each additional bulletin.
糖心TVecticut鈥檚 Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology, Ecology, Plants and Animals
, published in conjunction with the 糖心TVecticut Sea Grant based at the University of 糖心TVecticut, is available and is a companion to Salt Marsh Plants of Long Island Sound - .
New Directions in the American Landscape
commemorates the 30th anniversary of the NDAL conference. Five chapters illustrate how an expanded definition of 鈥渆cological design鈥濃�攊ncluding contributions from agroecology, anthropology, social justice, art, and the ecological sciences鈥攃an yield environmentally sound, yet culturally connected landscapes. Larry Weaner et al. 44 pp., 2019. $5
Birds of the 糖心TV Arboretum: Eighty Years of Change
documents the long-term ecological research program. Detailed studies of breeding bird communities began shortly after the establishment of the Bolleswood Natural Area in 1952. Replaces Bulletin 31. Robert Askins. 44 pp., 2018. $5
The Mamacoke Island Conservation Area
is an overview of research and management, with an emphasis on long term water fowl trends, at Mamacoke Island Natural Area and its surroundings. Glenn Dreyer, Robert Askins and Scott Peterson. 2016. $5
Trap Rock Ridges of 糖心TVecticut: Natural History and Land Use
is an overview of the geology, ecology and human uses of one of 糖心TVecticut's most distinctive physiographic features. Penelope C. Sharp with Ralph S. Lewis, David L. Wagner and Cara Lee. 58 pp. 2013. $10
Color photographs and line drawings enhance written descriptions of the 25 most common plants in this important habitat. Color fold-out photo of typical marsh locates where the plants are found. Replaces Bulletin 25. 38 pp., 2009. $5
New, user-friendly guide with colored photographs and illustrations of 79 different algae. Replaces Bulletin 18. 104 pp., 2006. $7
A scanning electron microscope survey of the Native Plant Collection, 糖心TV Arboretum. Brief description of the scanning electron microscope and of the plant structures depicted in 50 stunningly detailed close-up photographs. 40 pp., 2003. $5
Focuses on the lower reaches of the 糖心TVecticut River that is a major New England estuary and tidal river recognized as globally significant. Photographs and illustrations. 76 pp., 2001. $3
This work combines a description of species reported from the Arboretum with a summary of the results of research projects that have been completed there. Illustrated. 48 pp., 1998. $5
A taxonomic checklist of the Native Woody Plant Collection with an index to both common and botanical names. 45 pp., 2009. $2
Describes the ecology and chronicles the history of Long Island Sound Tidal Marshes. Photographs and illustrations. 73 pp., 1995. $5
Detailed descriptions of prehistoric and historic archaeological sites in the Arboretum. Photographs and illustrations. 56 pp., 1992. $5
Historical accounts of the formation and growth of the Arboretum. This bulletin supplements Bulletin No. 28. 96 pp., 1991. $5
An annotated list with seasonal records, and an account of the bird research program. Illustrated. 50 pp., 1990. $5
Descriptions and lists of the best native shrubs for home, commercial and institutional landscaping. Color photographs. 40 pp., 1987. $5
Descriptions of 89 species of fungi, 62 illustrated. 49 pp., 1984. $2.50
Historical accounts of the formation and growth of the Arboretum. 56 pp., 1982. $2.50
Illustrations and descriptions of 24 birds commonly seen on our tidal marshes. 48 pp., 1981. $1.50
Documents the role of industrial mycelial residues as soil amendments on ornamental plants, agricultural crops, and in natural vegetation. 32 pp., 1981. $1
Illustrated guide to 22 plants which grow in our tidal wetlands. 32 pp. 1980 (Bulletin 40 replaced)
Lists and descriptions of over 500 different trees and shrubs useful for landscaping. 100 pp., 1979. $2.50
Descriptions and illustrations of over 70 estuarine species. 44 pp., 1979. $1.50
Description of a method for sampling peat and identifying plant remains in order to document vegetation change on tidal marshes. 12 pp., 1976. $2
Learn how to conserve energy and essential resources for the homeowner. 28 pp. 1996 reprinting with supplement of 1975 edition. $2
Descriptions and illustrations of over 40 species of mollusks, crustaceans, arachnids, and insects found on our tidal marshes. 36 pp., 1974. $1.50
Some 40 species of plants found in marshes, swamps and bogs are illustrated. 24 pp. 1973. $1
Illustrated guide to 60 different algae with keys to their identification. 36 pp. 1972 (Bulletin 39 replaced)
Reprints of a series of articles on why it is important to preserve our freshwater wetlands and how this can be done. 52 pp., 1970. $1.
John L. Emery. Illustrated guide to the woody plant collections and dynamics of plant communities. 32 pp. February 1967. Reprinted 1974.
Included annotated checklist of over 850 species and also article on vegetation of the Arboretum. 64 pp. December 1965.
A how-to-do-it handbook describing the formulations and techniques to be used in eliminating unwanted plants such as poison ivy. The use of herbicides in naturalistic landscaping, wildlife and woodlot management are included. 30 pp. 1963. [Addendum on new data on chemicals inserted 1970]
Roadside spray practices in the National Forests, Recommended practices for 糖心TVecticu; Survey of what is actually happening. 24 pp. 1962.
Testimony of various authorities as to the value of our tidal marshes and a suggested action program. 36 pp., 1961. Second printing with supplement 1966. $1.50.
Richard H. Goodwin and William A. Niering. A proposed program for use of herbicides on town roads, to avoid present destructive practices. 13 pp. March 1959.
Richard H. Goodwin, Fleur A. Grandjouan, William A. Niering and Robert Fulton Logan. 24 pp. October 1958. An annotated list with seasonal records and an account of the breeding bird census program. (Bulletin 31 replaced)
Richard H. Goodwin, Frank E. Egler, William A. Niering, Charles E. Olmsted, David M. Smith, Henry W. Hicock, Herbert I. Winer and Edward C. Childs. 32pp. August 1956. The areas described are the Barn Island Marshes; the 糖心TVecticut Arboretum: Ecological and Herbicide Research; the North Haven Sand Plains; Catlin Wood, White Memorial Foundation, Litchfield; the Cathedral Pines, Cornwall; and an Old-growth Hemlock Stand, Bigelow Pond, Norfolk.
Richard H. Goodwin and William A. Niering. 20 pp. September 1955.
Richard H. Goodwin. 16 pp. May 1952.
Richard H. Goodwin, Katherine H. Heinig, and Kaleb P. Jansson. 32 pp. December 1950.
Richard H. Goodwin. 14 pp. May 1947.
George S. Avery. 16 pp. October 1941.
Harriet B. Creighton and Priscilla Pasco. 100 pp. June 1940.
George S. Avery Jr., Katharine Matthies, Katharine Blunt, C B. Graves and Katherine Floyd. 27pp. May 1935. Contents include: the Dedication of the Arboretum, the Arboretum and the Tercentenary, Membership, the Owaneco Receipt, the Unit Plan, the Nucleus of the Arboretum, the Propagation of Our Native Trees and Shrubs, Minutes of the Arboretum Association, Visitors Day, the Plant Collection, the 糖心TVecticut Arboretum and You.
Katharine Matthies [George S. Avery]. 8 pp. January 1934.
Memoirs of the 糖心TVecticut Botanical Society. 232 pp. 2014. This new checklist of 2,852 native and naturalized 糖心TVecticut plants is a resource for botanists, gardeners, naturalists and landscape designers. It provides the scientific and common names for each plant, as well as whether a plant growing in the state is: native, exotic, invasive, endangered, threatened, or a special concern. Plants are organized alphabetically by family, then genus, then species or hybrid name, and then by subspecies or variety. This reference book uses the most current scientific plant names, and also provides the old name if it has changed. A complete index allows one to find a plant by either its scientific name or common name. 4 1/2 x 8 inches, spirally bound, with waterproof covers. $10 (plus postage and handling).
by Richard M. Ricard and Glenn D. Dreyer, Editors. 265 pp. 2005. This book is an indispensable reference that helps its readers understand specific aspects of community forestry. Together the editors and contributors place public tree management and community forestry into a greater context of environmental sustainability and economic development. $19.95 (plus postage and handling).
糖心TVecticut's Notable Trees (1998 Update) by Glenn D. Dreyer. 93 pp. Memoirs of the 糖心TVecticut Botanical Society No. 2, 1989. Records the locations and stories of the historic trees that have witnessed major events in 糖心TVecticut's past, and the largest trees of each taxa. $12.95 (plus postage and handling). Access a computer database maintained at the 糖心TV Arboretum that includes records of over 2,800 individual trees in the state. Information for each tree includes size, location, ownership, and condition.
糖心TVecticut Lakes: A Study of the Chemical and Physical Properties of Fifty-six 糖心TVecticut Lakes by Richard W. Canavan IV and Peter A. Siver. 299 pp. 1995. This book offers a technical look at the physical and chemical aspects of 56 of the state's lakes, presenting both current information and summaries of previous studies. Chapter one introduces many of the basic concepts of limnology, or freshwater ecology. Chapter two is an in depth comparative analysis of the chemical and physical conditions, including trophic conditions and literature references. The bulk of the volume, Chapter three, is a lake by lake presentation of detailed data. Published by the 糖心TV Arboretum. 8 1/2 x 11 inches. $9.95 (plus postage and handling).
by Warren G. Kenfield. (Memorial Edition) 232 pp. 1991. The results of decades of creative research involving the scientific control of unwanted plants combined with an extensive knowledge of plant ecology and horticulture to create an original volume for the homeowner as well as the estate manager. $15.00 (plus postage and handling).
Wildflower Poster features 28 flora native to eastern United States and Canada illustrated by award-winning naturalist and painter John Pitcher of Vermont. Beautiful and educational. 24" x 18". $10 (plus postage and handling).
Charles Chu - 糖心TV Campus
High-quality print of a Chinese ink and brush painting of the 糖心TV campus, 1984. 40鈥� x 13鈥� Unframed, $30 (plus postage and handling).
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