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Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:40:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOur best single book on orchids is a perennial bestseller and an outstanding value at the price. Edited by an eminent orchidist, it is aimed at a broad audience, from the flower lover with a casual interest in orchids to the committed enthusiast and professional. It fully describes and beautifully illustrates more than 1100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:24:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textFrom the producers of the bestselling Flora (Timber Press, 2003) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts, with more than 1500 orchids described in detail. Genus entries give information on natural distribution, characteristics, and cultivation; species coverage includes a description and symbols indicating the type of plant — whether terrestrial, lithophyte, or epiphyte — average height and spread, and temperature and light requirements. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:37:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCultivation, 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:45:17 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLong prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus Lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, presenting their taxonomy, distribution, and the history of their cultivation. With several useful appendices, as well as chapters on cultivation, propagation, and pests and diseases, The Genus ...
Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:51:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textHorticulture Gardeners Guides | Part of the successful Horticulture Gardeners Guide series, Climbers covers all aspects of the cultivation, training and care of climbing plants of many kinds including clematis, various ivies, and more. This handy guide includes ideas for mixing and matching plants to provide year round color and interest. Organized by season, situation, soil type and color, the book makes it easy to find information in a variety of ways. Special panels throughout the book focus ...
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:15:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:19:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCultivation, Propagation, and Varieties | Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Growers Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some 400 orchid species, hybrids, and variants, with the information leading directly into practical propagation and cultivation guidance, including requirements for water, lighting, compost, and potting. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:32:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textFerns have graced our planet for hundreds of millions of years. With about 12,000 named species of ferns worldwide, the variety to be found among them is staggering in its array of forms, textures, and even colors. From towering tree ferns to tiny water clovers, ferns and fern allies offer a wide range of uses in the garden and home. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:57:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAn Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation (Crowood Aviation S.) | An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive practical manual and a rich source of reference. More than 250 different species or genera and their natural habitats are profiled and illustrated. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 09:14:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textSucculents and rock garden plants have become popular for their ease of cultivation, diversity of form, and striking colors. Their natural drought tolerance makes them especially useful for gardens in arid climates and water-conserving gardens . ...
Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:27:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Guide to Identification | For the enthusiastic amateur or experienced rhododendron grower, this landmark reference provides the keys to the accurate identification of the nearly 300 rhododendron species widely in cultivation. An extensive introduction places the work in context as it examines the history of Rhododendron classification and gives a full survey of plant structures throughout the many species. Species are listed in systematic order, so that similar species occur close to each othe ...
Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 10:14:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis first complete account of all the bulbous plants of the Cape Floral Region is an essential aid to the identification of all species presently in cultivation. ...
Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:14:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOver 2,000 species are described and practical information is geven on planting, seasonal flowering, color, propagation and cultivation as well as on the origins of plants. ...
Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:58:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Guide to Identification and Cultivation | This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardeners need for an accurate, practical guide with clear photographs. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy from the definitive text of Dr. Walter Judd, the book is a rare work of scrupulous research — and magnificent photography — that will be as useful to the gardener as it is to the botanist. Kirsten Llamas exhaustively documents more than 140 ...
Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:31:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textDesign and Cultivation | Clematis are among the more versatile and diverse plants for any garden; few flowers can fill so many garden niches, from specimen plants to dwarf perennials, or container selections to multistory vines. Wherever they are found, their blooms never fail to induce rapture and awe. The carefully chosen clematis cant be equaled when planted in the right situation and pruned in the right way, but horticultural horrors can ensue when beginners (or experts) overreach and force ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2006 16:12:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textGrosvenor provides comprehensive information on these tough, beautiful, and easy-to-grow perennials. He includes history, cultivation, maintenance, and propagation details. An extensive list of cultivars is given, with descriptions and growing requirements for each, so the novice grower can easily profit from Grosvenors years of experience. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:13:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAn Encyclopedia of Mountain Flowers from the Rockies to Alaska | North America is replete with beautiful aplines, and this guide is equally useful to the traveler or the gardener for its identification, propagation, and cultivation information. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.02. 2008 10:53:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textPaphiopedilum & Phragmipedium Species & Hybrids | Distinguished by a prominent pouchlike sac which resembles a ballroom slipper and often decorated with warts, hairs, or stripes, the flowers of slipper orchids may be ugly or pretty, depending on your point of view. In either case, they are captivating to amateur and professional orchids growers alike and indeed may be the most poplar group of orchids in cultivation. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 17:53:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLike the other titles in this series, this handsome full-color book is accessible but provides sufficient depth and detail to satisfy more experienced cactus enthusiasts. It includes an extensive A–Z listing, with useful information on cultivation and propagation. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2011 12:30:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCultivation , Use in Landscaping and Propagation This excellent volume of Australian native plants includes over 1500 species of plants , trees , shrubs , annuals , ground covers , bedding plants and climbers for your garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 21:08:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textDescribes approx. 560 roses in detail and contains over 160 magnificent colour photographs. It provides cultivation and pruning advice for each main grouping of roses. The book was written by a rose breeder and commercial grower of vast experience and is available in a handy pocket- sized format. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:07:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWith 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Growers Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, when it immediately became a best seller. More than 500,000 copies of the Indoor Bible are in print in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. ...
Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 09:07:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe something-for-everyone source for the best, hardy herbaceous perennials for house and garden. Gardeners will rely on its authoritative information, including details on each plants availability, cultivation, and propagation; planning and design; and diseases and pests. It could be the most valuable gardening tool you ever buy! ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:12:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textFeaturing a fascinating history of the rose, origins of individual names, and a showcase of the worlds best-loved roses, the ARS Encyclopedia of Roses is a complete guide to the care and cultivation of more than 2,000 roses. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:50:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textArisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences-which inspired the common name of cobra lily-and for the fact that they can change sex from year to year. The Genus Arisaema (2002) was the first comprehensive study of the genus since 1920, and indeed the first ever in the English language. ...
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