With Paintbrush and Shovel : Preserving Virginia's Wildflowers, Watercolors by BessieNiemeyer Marshall by Donna M. E., Kober, Nancy Ware
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Recounting a fascinating wildlife sanctuary project put together by women's groups in Petersburg, Virginia, in the 1930s, this book focuses on the detailed paintings that artist Bessie Niemeyer Marshall produced for the project. The 222 of her 238 botanical watercolors showcased here depict a host of native flowers, shrubs, and trees, including some rare and imperiled species. 13 photos. 1 map.
