Chronicling the explorations and travels of 13 naturalists including John James Audubon and John Muir, the author combines the naturalists' descriptions of flora and fauna with biographical historical portraits.
The Libraries
The Libraries
Together, the Sheffield Botanical Library and Orchid Reference Library collections include more than 8,000 books and 125 journals.
The Library of Congress Classification Schedule is used in both libraries. The card catalog provides entry to information by author, title and subject. Creation of a digital catalog database is currently in progress. The collections are noncirculating.
Help maintain the library collections by donating to the Garden.
Sheffield Botanical Library
The Sheffield Botanical Library collection serves Garden staff, volunteers, members, professional horticulturists, researchers, students, gardeners and the public. The library provides information about botany and horticulture with special emphasis on Southeastern regional works. Books and journals on research, education and recreational levels are available. Nursery, seed catalogs and a vertical file of clippings from local sources are also maintained.
The children's corner includes an outstanding collection of fiction and nonfiction books and puppets. A special kid-sized bench invites young readers to spend time with books in the Library. Special selections from this area are featured in Garden Storybook times every month.
Orchid Reference Library
An important component of the Center for Conservation and Education is the Orchid Reference Library.
A collection of titles specific to the study of orchids and to native and global plant conservation is available to staff and researchers. Library information is used to identify orchids, verify nomenclature and access descriptions of native habitats for display purposes. This library also houses books featuring extensive information about the many other plants in the Conservatory including blooming tropicals, palms, bromeliads, conifers, and carnivourous plants.
Read the latest news on the Fuqua Orchid Center blog:
The Orchid Column
Books of the Month
Journeys Through Paradise: Pioneering Naturalists In The Southeast
QH26.F47 2000
The Umbrella
A children's story featuring Carlos, who explores the cloud forest from his perch in a giant fig tree. The artist's paintings illustrate the tropical setting.
JPZ7.B752 Umb
-
Like us on Facebook
-
Follow us on Twitter
-
Watch us on YouTube
-
Follow us on Pinterest
