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Protea Book (702 readers)

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A Guide to Cultivated Proteaceae | This spectacular guidebook details most of the cultivated members of this intriguing family, from Banksia to Grevillea to Mimetes , not just the single genus Protea . The authors expertise and lifelong passion for proteas is clear in both the text descriptions and photographs accompanying these entries. Essential advice on cultivation, propagation, and garden uses helps readers in the pursuit of growing their own proteas, and a section on commercial cut flower ...

Tropical Ornamentals (650 readers)

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This guide covers more than 400 of the most commonly cultivated ornamental plants found in the tropics, identified and beautifully photographed by an expert in tropical botany. ...

An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms (847 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:31:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Cowritten by the author of the award-winning The Tropical Look , An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms offers a definitive account of palms that may be grown in the garden and landscape. Because palms are often underutilized as a result of their unfamiliarity - even to tropical gardeners - Robert Lee Riffle and Paul Craft have exhaustively documented every genus in the palm family. ...

Sedum (694 readers)

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Cultivated Stonecrops | Sedums are sun-loving, drought-resistant, and mostly hardy. They are prized by rock gardeners and succulent enthusiasts for their color and interesting shapes. This definitive study by one of the worlds authorities provides cultural information for more than 400 stonecrop species and varieties, many of them photographed in their native habitats. ...

Abies concolor - White Fir (1585 readers)

Contributed by amazon 19.05 2007 on 08:26:34 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Grows to 40. Excellent for ornamental use and as a Christmas tree. Withstands heat and drought better than other firs. Large pyramidal tree with soft blue-green to silvery needles, 2-3 inches long. Easily cultivated. A citrus smell is present when the needle is broken. Older trees develop a dome-like crown. ...

Nicotiana tabaccum 'Variegata' - Variegated Tobacco (551 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. ...

Cyclamen cilicium - Cyclamen (739 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:06:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Cyclamen are wonderful plants prized not only for their dainty flowers but for their distinctive heart-shaped foliage that brightens the garden long after the flowers have disappeared. They thrive where few other flowers grow, even in dry shade under trees! Very long lived, they slowly spread to large clumps giving you years of delight. This variety has been cultivated since 1598! Marbled foliage grows in spring; rosy pink flowers bloom in fall ...

Subtropical and Dry Climate Plants (901 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 19:03:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Definitive Practical Guide | Climate change, the need to conserve water, the desire for more exotic and dramatic plants-all of these are prompting gardeners to seek out interesting new plants that thrive in subtropical or dry climates and microclimates. This book offers expert guidance and sensible advice on a wide range of plants-native to California, Florida, Australasia, South America, South Africa, Turkey, and the Mediterranean region-that can be successfully cultivated in many regions o ...

Cynara scolymus - Globe Artichoke (551 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.09 2007 on 08:49:32 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Globe Artichokes were cultivated by the Greeks and Romans who obtained them from North Africa. They have been grown in England since at least the 1500s and were considered an aristocratic vegetable. King Henry VIII (1491-1547; he who had 6 wives but could produce only 3 children) was particularly fond of artichokes, possibly because they were (mistakenly) thought to be an aphrodisiac. ...

Bulbophyllums and Their Allies (588 readers)

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A Growers Guide | This is the first book devoted solely to bulbophyllums, a very diverse group of orchids comprising the largest genus in the orchid family; it is an introductory guide for amateur and advanced orchid growers. The author focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 Bulbophyllum species and 170 related species and hybrids; she gives practical suggestions on how best to grow each plant in cultivation. ...

Hydrangeas for American Gardens (638 readers)

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The sheer number of choices among Hydrangea species, hybrids, and cultivated varieties can be overwhelming even for the most advanced gardeners. How to choose from among the hundreds of mopheads, climbers, lacecaps, and oakleafs, to name just a few? And how to care for hydrangeas in American gardens, when nearly all the books offering advice about them come from England and Europe? Respected plantsman Michael A. Dirr comes to the rescue in this refreshingly forthright and practical guide to thes ...

Begonias (852 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:37:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History | Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. Concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars, are included. Additional chapters cover their cultural history, cu ...

Hydrangeas for American Gardens (603 readers)

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A History of the Fragrant Rose (947 readers)

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The rose is the most treasured flower in the world. It has been prized, even held as sacred, for thousands of years. Across the ages, the rose has been celebrated in painting, music, myth, heraldry, and religion. Cultivated for its medicinal and culinary properties as well as for its fragrance, it was so highly valued in ancient times that attar of rose was more costly than gold. ...

Delphiniums (1183 readers)

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Gardeners throughout the world love these majestic tall flowers, but few are aware of the many colors and forms that are now available with the burst of new cultivars, several of which have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Not just blue, but red, pink, violet, yellow, and white forms exist to entice gardeners. Expert authors bring all their expertise and enthusiasm to this book, which is a much-awaited publication on a plant that offers much to the gardener. Introducing both wild and ...

Clematis (555 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.06 2007 on 08:06:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Complete Guide | Clematis have been cultivated in gardens for more than four centuries, their enduring appeal being owed to the rich diversity of color, foliage type, size, and habitat that they offer. This comprehensive guide is all one needs to make the most of the versatility and charm of this plant. ...

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii - Tree Peony (1097 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:22:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, its no wonder why they have long been a perennial favorite. Peony clumps may survive for up to as long as 50 years, so it is advisable to prepare the site very thoroughly before planting. Once they have become established in the garden, they are reasonably free from maintenance and problems. ...

Cyclanthera pedata - Achocha (2238 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:36:16 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Achocha (Ladys Slipper) | Vigorous climber producing small edible pods like okra. The small fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a beany, cucumber flavor. Nice in salads or for stir fries. They can also be made into novelty pickles. Pick fruits young, when still green. ...

The Dendrobiums (890 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 09:47:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

At long last, here is a complete and exhaustive account of the genus Dendrobium. Among the most prized and popularly cultivated orchids, dendrobiums delight gardeners and orchid lovers alike with the sheer beauty of their delicate flowers and slender form. Now, those interested in learning all there is to know about this enchanting genus have the book they have always wanted. ...

Landscape Trees and Shrubs (794 readers)

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Selection, Use and Management (Cabi Publishing) | This book presents a horticultural overview of the main plant families of trees and shrubs from temperate regions that are cultivated in urban and rural landscape schemes. Most of the plants used come from a limited number of plant families and within these families, certain genera contribute very significantly. The largest chapter in the book describes 37 plant families according to their identification, functional use and management in landscap ...