The General Interest Category award was presented to:

Native Trees for North American Landscapes
by Guy Sternberg and Jim Wilson,
(Timber Press, Portland, OR , 2004),
552 p.; ISBN 088192607; Hardcover; Size: 11.3 x 8.9 x 1.6 inches; Illustrations: 513 color photos, 96 line drawings, 1 map; $59.95 US

June 7, 2005 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. (CBHL) presented its sixth Annual Literature Award on June 7, 2005. This presentation was made during the Council's 37^th annual meeting hosted by the McLean Library of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The Annual Literature Award, created to recognize significant contributions to the literature of botany and horticulture, honored two exceptional books this year. The CBHL Annual Literature Award Committee strongly praised both of the selected works for excellence of intellectual content, usefulness to the intended audience and distinguished contribution to the literature.

Ethnoflora of the Soqotra Archipelago by Anthony G. Miller and Miranda Morris received the CBHL 2005 Annual Literature Award in the Technical category. This outstanding work published by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh presents the remarkable flora of these botanically important islands along with their unique and ancient plant-people relationships. Situated in the Indian Ocean, this isolated island group is home to over 800 plant species including 300 species growing nowhere else. Providing comprehensive information on the traditional uses of all plants found on the islands and a fully illustrated key to all plant families and species, the Award Committee enthusiastically praised this significant resource. Additional color plates enrich the text and provide a stunning visual record of the landscapes, people and culture of this unique archipelago.

Honored with the CBHL 2005 Annual Literature Award in the General Interest category was Native Trees for North American Landscapes by Guy Sternberg and Jim Wilson published by Timber Press. At once comprehensive, informative and entertaining, these distinguished authors explore our native trees of North America east of the Rockies. This resource is rich with stunning photographs, engaging narrative and includes tree profiles highlighting more than 650 species and varieties and more than 500 cultivars. Each profile contains very detailed descriptions of flowers and fruit, native and adaptive range, culture, and problems. The combination of the authors' extensive knowledge of native trees and their inspired writing style will aid in fostering a greater appreciation and use of these noteworthy plants.

The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. is the leading professional organization in the field of botanical and horticultural information services. It recognizes the critical importance of collecting, preserving, and making accessible the accumulated knowledge about plants for present and future generations. For more information, visit its web site at http://www.cbhl.net