Dear Friends of Wildflowers and Native Plants:

It is my pleasure to update you on the second edition of "Wildflowers of North Carolina" by William S. Justice, C. Ritchie Bell, and Anne H. Lindsey.

You probably have a well-worn copy of the first edition and are eagerly anticipating this new one with 100 additional species and expanded information to address developments in the field of plant conservation, providing comments on endangered and protected species, medicinal uses, the cultivation of species in a wild garden, and the commercial availability of nursery-grown natives. I've seen an advance copy and it is spectacular!

Here's a link to a description and the new jacket on our website:

http://uncpress.unc.edu/books/T-7662.html

We've been told that books will reach our warehouse by the end of April--maybe even a few days before. At that time, we will release all of the orders we currently have received and books should be available in North Carolina and other regional bookstores throughout the Southeast within a week or two following. Individuals and organizations who have ordered directly from us should receive their copies even earlier.

If your organization is interested in a bulk purchase for members or copies for a fund raiser event, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Those of you with a retail establishments may order books from us at a trade discount with full returns privileges.

"Wildflowers of North Carolina," along with an interview with Ritchie and Anne and a photo gallery from the book, will be the "spotlight" on our website during May and June (www.uncpress.unc.edu).