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Wild Plants of Barbados (MacMillan Caribbean Natural History)

Botanical Latin (724 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:21:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Botanical Latin is accepted by horticulturists and botanists everywhere as the medium for naming new plants, and botanical research is almost impossible without reference to the vast number of first descriptions in Latin — much information is available in no other language. For gardeners, too, a working knowledge of botanical Latin is essential for the accurate identification of plants in the garden. ...

Botanical Riches (578 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:15:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The Story of Botanical Exploration | This pictorial history of plant cultivation explores the systematic searches and scientific botanical discoveries that have been made in botany throughout the ages. Vividly showcasing the splendor and beauty of flora from around the globe, more than 300 lush color photographs, engravings, lithographs, and hand-colored illustrations-taken from Australias State Library of Victorias bountiful collection of herbals, botanical primers, and large format tomes-displ ...

Wily Violets and Underground Orchids (787 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.04 2007 on 21:53:18 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Revelations of a Botanist | In this book, Peter Bernhardt takes us on a grand tour of the botanical realm, weaving engaging descriptions of the lovely shapes and intriguing habits of flowering plants with considerations of broader questions, such as why there are only six basic shapes of flowers and why the orchid family is so numerous and so bizarre. Everyone from amateur naturalists and gardeners to plant scientists will find Wily Violets and Underground Orchids a lively guide to botanical lor ...

Growing Plumerias in Hawaii (610 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:23:47 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Hawaii is home to some of the most exotic plumerias in the world. Reputed to awaken the senses with their colors, fragrances, shapes and foliage, plumeria blossoms require delicate care and skill. Flora enthusiasts will find a plethora of information here about different types of plumeria, asexual propagation, rooting and media structures, cultivation, pest and weed control hybridization, cross-pollination, collecting and more. For island visitors, tips on taking home plumeria cuttings are inclu ...

Flora (973 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.04 2007 on 10:18:26 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Gardeners Encyclopedia | This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A-Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, including notes on origin, cultivation requirements, growth habit, propagation, and pests and diseases. ...

American Household Botany (607 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:18:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A History of Useful Plants, 1620-1900 | In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. ...

Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives (619 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.06 2008 on 07:30:10 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart , have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly among the genus Corydalis . ...

Orchids for Dummies (821 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 12:47:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color. Color your world with orchids. Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But arent they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. ...

Nicotiana tabaccum 'Variegata' - Variegated Tobacco (641 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 07:45:40 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Tall 7 foot tobacco plant with large leaves and pink blooms and striking variegated foliage. Large 30-cm leaves, 5-cm flowers. Same botanical species as the cultivated tobacco and can be smoked. Leaves contain nicotine and can also be used to make an organic insecticide. Full sun. ...

Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' - Lady Tulip (1763 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 10:20:52 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Petals are red with a fine white edge. When closed they resemble a candy stripe. The best naturalizer, these Botanical Tulips are not used enough in gardens and borders where they multiply freely each year ...

Orchids (518 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:48:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This lush, lavishly photographed celebration of the worlds rarest orchids reveals how color, form, and botanical history make these flowers the most unique and sought-after around the globe. Embedded in the back of the book is a handy and information-packed pull-out guide to caring for your own orchids AUTHOR BIO: Pascal Descourvières is a botanist and biology instructor who specializes in orchids. ...

Acer mandshuricum - Manchurian Maple (813 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:04:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Zones: 5 to 7 Mature Height: 30-40 feet A rare sight even in botanical gardens. Upright, spreading form. Orange to red fall color. Manchurian Maple prefers partial to full sun and moist soils. ...

Wild Orchids Across North America (886 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:16:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids. Includes 170 superb color photographs. ...

Wild Flowers (509 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:58:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Gardens by Design Series | Wildflowers bring to many of us remembrance of a lost world of childhood enchantmentof woodlands, riverbanks, and lush fields. In this lovely album, brimming with color pictures and fascinating botanical details, Britains National Trust brings us some of the nations most beloved wildflowers Bluebells, Burnet Roses, Wild Honeysuckle, Snowdrops, Sweet Violets, Marsh Marigolds, and Evening Primroses among them. An ideal book for gardeners, travelers, and nature lovers. ...

The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (827 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:19:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

From the fresh green shoots of spring through the dramatic foliage of summer, the lush colors of autumn, and the pale, feathery maturity of winter, grasses add a special touch to the garden in every season. Native species of beautiful ornamental grasses flourish in almost every part of North America. Now these attractive, adaptable plants are making their way into yards and gardens across the continent. Ornamental grasses are easy to grow, and they provide year-round landscape interest. No wonde ...

Ceanothus (822 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:57:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging mats through shrubs to trees. ...

Flowers and Fables (545 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:22:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Welsh Herbal | This unique compendium combines botanical descriptions with the medical lore that accompanies each plant to present a sourcebook on the flowers and herbs that once held an essential place in everyday life. Recognizing the revival of interest in organic and holistic lifestyles, this guide blends modern applications of herbal healing with a mixture of the religious and age-old Welsh country superstitions that once were intertwined with the healing powers of plants—from preventing ...

Primula (655 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:28:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This classic text has been updated and revised by the leading primulas expert. In terms of both the number of varieties grown and its popularity, Primula is one of the greatest garden genera. It is also among the largest and most widespread with approximately 430 species. ...

Lavender (692 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:47:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Growers Guide | With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders have been prized by gardeners since ancient times. Lavender is a truly comprehensive study that enables the reader to research and identify more than 200 lavender species and varieties. With chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and botanical history, this book is as practical as it is authoritative. ...

The Genus Paeonia (716 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 12:14:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Twenty-five species of the genus Paeonia are documented in these pages, including 40 subspecies and varieties. Also included herein is the closely related genus Glaucidium. With only two species, it will be of intense interest to peony fanciers. Waddick provides valuable information on growing peony species, with a full account of soil considerations, hardiness, propagation, and diseases and pests. ...