Wildflowers of Indiana

by Fred R. Wampler, Maryrose Wampler (Painter)

""All who love the beauty of the Indiana countryside and woodlands will love this book. It is filled with useful information and with the glorious beauty of Maryrose Wampler's paintings."" -- Herman B Wells ""It's one beautiful book."" -- David Mannweiler, Indianapolis News .."". a beautiful book... "" -- South Bend Tribune ""If you like flowers, you'll like this one."" -- Hammond Times ""Wildflowers of Indiana is a visual delight."" -- Arts Indiana .."". a beautiful celebration of the wildflower heritage of the state. It is a book that will delight all nature and garden lovers... "" -- Indiana Audubon Quarterly .."". a beautiful volume that should increase awareness and appreciation of nature."" -- Annie Paulson Gillespie, Wildflower .."". the beauty of this book transcends regional lines... compelling, incredibly appealing watercolors."" -- American Horticulturist Maryrose Wampler is the premier wildflower artist in Indiana, if not the Midwest. This lavish and oversize volume contains 80 full-color views of over 300 species of wildflowers that vary from woodland to roadside to field, and from season to season. Wildflowers of Indiana is at once a celebration of nature through the eyes of a gifted artist and a collector's item for lovers of nature and fine books everywhere.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

200 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1988

Reviews

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely wonderful (and unfortunately, now harder to find) book displaying some of the most beautiful artwork of Indiana wildflowers I have ever seen. I have been blessed to know Maryrose and her husband Fred since 2008, and her talent is exceeded only by her gentleness, kindness and hospitality. They are such a joy to know! I have had been lucky enough the see her original artworks up close, and they continually inspire me to stop and notice the elegance and unique beauty in the world around me. This is a collection of wonderful artwork, made even more special by such a wonderful woman behind it.

[Eleanor Jude · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. I love thinking about Fred and Maryrose, recent retirees driving and camping around Indiana in search of different flowers to catalogue. What a cute project that became a wonderful book.

[Yofi Abu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations!

[Deborah Humphreys · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to be paired with 'Trees of Indiana'.