Holttum, the Director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens in  the immediate pre and post war periods, presents this collection of nine studies of common flowers, easily found in Malayan gardens, to introduce the young to the appreciation and study of the country's flora. The book starts with a survey of general characteristics and then covers specific families including orchids, hibiscus, daisies, verbena and water lilies. Good Paperback. First Edition. 35 pages including a page of line drawings for each study. 

Weight: 0.4 kg Post free within Malaysia

Publisher: The Girl Guides Association, Malaya, 1950

Condition: The cover has very little wear other than a small nick at the back, but has generally browned with age. The binding is tight, text clear and there is mild to medium tanning throughout.