In spring, spectacular wildflowers emerge throughout the northeastern portion of the continent. Offering scientific and historical information, Carole Gracie discusses such beauties as the columbine, celandine poppy, blue-eyed mary, and bird's-foot-violet, plus such striking plants as jack-in-the-pulpit, lady slippers, wild ginger, and squaw root. More than 500 color photographs are included, along with a glossary of terms.