The Blossom on the Bough

by Anne Ophelia Todd Dowden

A Notable Book of 1975 is made available once again, to introduce young readers to the often unfamiliar flowers and fruit of trees in the seven major forest regions of the United States. Reissue.

Genres: Nature, Gardening, Science, Nonfiction

71 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1975

About the author

Anne Ophelia Todd Dowden, a renowned and popular botanical artist whose subjects ranged from the flowers found in Shakespeare to the weeds found in New York City, was the author of more than 20 books.
She worked mainly in watercolor, producing elegantly detailed images of flowers, insects, herbs and birds.
Two of her books won awards from the American Library Association. Her work was also shown in museums and at botanical gardens, including the Smithsonian, the New York Public Library and the Denver Art Museum.

Reviews

[Karen GoatKeeper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trees are so tall people tend to walk under them and not pay much attention to them. They are relegated to making paper and lumber or, maybe, an ornamental or fruit planting.
This book is a simple introduction to the world of majestic plants. They bloom, make seeds, produce oxygen and much more.
Although the text is filled with interesting information, the beauty of the book is in the fantastic illustrations. The author is known for her botanical drawings and every image shouts how well she deserves her renown.
This is not a guidebook, but does introduce many familiar trees growing around the United States. The trees pictured are easily identified using the illustrations.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic illustrations. The author began her botanical illustrations in the 1950s. She grew up in Boulder, CO.