Himalayan Flowers : Introduction to Incomparable Gems of Flowers of the Himalaya

Contents: Preface. I. Introduction. II. Himalayan flowers: 1. Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). 2. Poppy family (Papaveraceae). 3. Mustard family (Cruciferae). 4. Pansy family (Violaceae). 5. Pink family (Caryophyllaceae). 6. Geranium family (Geraniaceae). 7. Pea family (Papilionaceae). 8. Rose family (Rosaceae). 9. Saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). 10. Crassula family (Crassulaceae). 11. Evening primerose family (Onagracea). 12. Carrot family (Umbelliferae). 13. Sunflower family (Compositae). 14. Heath family (Ericaceae). 15. Primerose family (Primulaceae). 16. Gentian family (Gentianaceae). 17. Borage family (Boraginaceae). 18. Mint family ((Labiatae). 19. Buckwheat family (Polygonaceae). 20. Iris family (Iridaceae). 21. Lily family (Liliaceae). 22. Orchid family (Orchidaceae). 23. Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). III. Index.

From the preface: "This book attempts to introduce some of these incomparable gems of flowers to the lover of nature. The flowers are briefly described in non-technical language and arranged in natural families, with notes on occurrence."