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| "The 1955 subscribers' edition of ""The Grasses and Pastures of South Africa,"" edited by D. Meredith, is a comprehensive reference on South African grasses and pasture management. This limited edition was restricted to 300 copies, each signed by the editor, D. Meredith, and the chairman of the board of trustees, John Voelcker. The volume is bound in full green leather and comprises XVI + 771 pages. It features 32 colour plates, along with numerous line drawings and maps, enhancing its utility for both identification and management purposes. The book is divided into two main sections: Part 1: ""A Guide to the Identification of Grasses in South Africa"" by Lucy K.A. Chippindall, which provides detailed descriptions and illustrations to aid in the identification of various grass species. Part 2: ""Pasture Management in South Africa,"" authored by experts including J.D. Scott, J.J. Theron, and D. Meredith, addresses critical aspects of pasture management such as veld-burning, the value of veld hay, bush encroachment, and combating soil erosion through revegetation. Illustrations by renowned artists Gertrude E. Laurence and Cythna Letty, along with maps by R.A. Dyer and J.H.P. Acocks, complement the text, providing visual aids for better understanding. This edition serves as an invaluable resource for botanists, agriculturalists, and environmentalists interested in the flora and pasture management practices of South Africa." |
