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Sat, Aug 9, 08 at 20:54
| I live in NE PA and love moss. We have many different varieties in our wetlands. Does anyone have a favorite moss book they could suggest? I really wish I could find one for our area of pa.
thanks cyn |
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| purpose of book would be for identification thanks |
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- Posted by razorback33 z7 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 10, 08 at 0:23
| You might try this one./Link below/ George Schenk wrote a book about Mosses for Gardens, but not sure it would be that helpful in identifying mosses in a given area. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Outstanding Mosses & Liverworts of Pennsylvania & Nearby States
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| I looked at the library and I went to the conservation district office. Neither one have any books about moss native to NE pa. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. cyn |
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- Posted by old_man_by_the_sea Z8/9 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 10, 08 at 15:52
| The site below has a Moss Growers Handbook listed under "External Links" near the bottom of the page. This is a downloadable PDF document that provides keys to moss identification. Only line drawings/sketches are provided, but may be useful, if no other photographic information is available. Good luck! om |
Here is a link that might be useful: Moss
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- Posted by terrestrial_man 9 (eyuracleo@hotmail.com) on Sun, Aug 10, 08 at 17:04
| I do not have any favorite moss books but I use the internet to construct whatever documentation I need in my studies. The link below will probably list many of the species found in your area. Why I am sending this is that the list of references may be what you may want to research. It would be a good start to use at a library search. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Checklist of NJ mosses with references
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| I second razorback's link: "Outstanding Mosses & Liverworts of Pennsylvania & Nearby States" by Susan Munch. 90 pages, color pics, pen & ink drawings and a full description of all bryophytes in our area. The book cover says you can email the author at susanm@alb.edu to buy a book. Sam |
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| Thanks everyone I appreciate it. I will check out all the links cyn |
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| Im calling the book store to see if I can order the book by George Schenk. Thanks |
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| Oh the book is by susan munch, I was confused. |
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- Posted by little_toad (My Page) on Tue, Aug 19, 08 at 18:13
| The George Schenk book is very useful, and he is a fun writer to read. I recommend this very highly. I also downloaded "The Moss Growers Handbook" which someone kindly sent a link for - I think it went to the Royal Horticultural Society. If you can't find it let me know. |
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| Ok little toad thanks!Ill check out the george schenk book also. |
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