This text describes and illustrates the native woody plants in Alaska. From introduction: 'This handbook covers all Alaska from the narrow southestern coastal region along the Pacific Ocean west and southwest through the long chain of the Aleutian Islands, and north through the interior to the Arctic Ocean, also the many islands along the coasts. However, this reference should be useful over a larger area in northwestern Canada. Most native woody plants of this area will be found here. The species of wild woody plants recorded in the technical botanical floras of Alaska are included. No additions have been noted, but three more shrub species have been observed to reach tree size. Nearly all species are described and illustrated. However, five rare or minor secies are mentioned briefly under their closes relatives. In general, the variations within a species, such as varieties and subspecies, are not distinguished, but these can be found in the botanical floras.'