Plants of the Chicago Region. 4th edition (1994)
- Ordering Information
- $48.00 (Members: $35.00)
- ISBN: 1-1-883362-01-6 or 978-1-883362-01-0)
- Author(s): Floyd Swink & Gerould Wilhelm
- Publisher: IAS
- Inventory: 804
hard cover (cloth w/o dust jacket--first printing had dj), 7 x 10 inches, 3.9 lbs, 932 pages, keys, 2530 dot range maps, illustrated glossary, extensive list of associates for each species, thorough and lengthly literature cited section, index unnecessary
Reprinted 2007 (w/o dust jacket). Describes and explains the revolutionary Coefficient of Conservatism (C values) and Floristic Quality Assessment methodology.
Despite internet claims to the contrary, a reprint of this edition (the most current) is available NEW from the IAS for a fraction of the price some have surrendered for "deals" online. A heavily revised, expanded and retitled (Flora of the Chicago Region) version is in production but will not be ready to press for several years. For information on the new version visit cdfinc.com.
A few copies (< 20) of the original 1994 printing (w/ dust jacket) recently were found in storage and are available while stock lasts for $80 (which includes S & H -- limit one per order and please specify JACKETED COPY). These sell for $125 to $300+ online. The special price of $40 is extended to individuals or organizations who have made a contribution to the FCR Project. For info on the project and how to contribute, see the aforementioned website.
"The Swink and Wilhelm tome is one of the very few where I know it will pay to check every species against my [Michigan Flora] manuscript." - Edward Voss
Floyd Swink was a legendary plantsman and natural history educator in the Chicago region.
Gerould Wilhelm was an understudy to Swink for several years and currently is Principal Research Scientist with the Conservation Research Institute in Elmhurst, Illinois. His remarkable ability to read the landscape and his comprehensive knowledge of our entire biota will be evident once FCR is finished.