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Hardy Rhododendron Species (883 readers)

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A 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 ...

Tree Identification (3427 readers)

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A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods. The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing the identification of a tree to one of a small group -- the family or genus ...

The Shrub Identification Book (1494 readers)

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The Visual Method for the Practical Identification of Shrubs, Including Woody Vines and Ground Covers | The Visual Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Shrubs (and vines and ground covers) -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods. ...

Color Atlas of Turfgrass Weeds (376 readers)

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Now in a new edition, The Color Atlas of Turfgrass Weeds, Second Edition is a critical tool for weed identification and turfgrass management. Hundreds of full-color photographs provide detailed plant features--assisting with the quick identification and control for hundreds of weeds. The book also illustrates various stages of weed development, helps pinpoint causes of weed infestation, and provides effective control strategies. ...

Plants of Western Oregon, Washington & British Columbia (703 readers)

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A great resource for botanists, native plant enthusiasts, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, up-to-date, and well-illustrated book for the identification of plants of the Pacific Northwest. This is the definitive guide to the rich and varied plant life of the region, from the ocean shore to the crest of the Cascades, from British Columbia south through the Klamath Mountains of southwestern Oregon and the Siskiyous in northwestern California. ...

The Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs (618 readers)

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This 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. ...

Native Trees of the Southeast (1185 readers)

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The diversity of woody plants in the Southeast is unparalleled in North America. Native Trees of the Southeast is a practical, compact field guide for the identification of the more than 225 trees native to the region, from the Carolinas and eastern Tennessee south through Georgia into northern Florida and west through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas into eastern Texas. ...

Fern Grower's Manual (1008 readers)

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Ferns 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. ...

Alpine Plants of North America (787 readers)

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An 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. ...

Tropicals (705 readers)

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A pictorial dictionary of landscape plants designed for USDA zones 9, 10, and 11. It is also ideal for greenhouse gardeners who grow tender exotics under cover, and it is frequently used as an identification guide for plant lovers who travel to the tropics. ...

Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East (697 readers)

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This comprehensive field guide covers the identification, biology, and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The detailed text and over 1000 color photographs and line drawings allow specialists, as well as avid botanists and interested tourists, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision ...

Wild Plants of Barbados (475 readers)

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First published over ten years ago, this fully revised and updated edition now includes several plant species previously unrecorded for Barbados. This book aims to enable the reader to identify the flowering plants found in the wild in Barbadosplants many people would regard as just bush. Over five hundred entries are included, all with colour photographs and clear, precise, and easy-to-follow descriptions for accurate identification. ...

Succulents (775 readers)

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The Illustrated Dictionary | A time-tested reference, this first volume includes some of the best-known and most cultivated genera such as Agave, Haworthia, Kalanchoe, and Yucca. ...

Begonias (896 readers)

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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 ...

Botanical Latin (729 readers)

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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. ...

Hydrangeas (776 readers)

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A Gardeners Guide | Beautifully illustrated with over 130 color photographs, this new, revised edition of the classic text on hydrangeas shows the enormous possibilities offered by the plants, describing 20 new cultivars not in the original edition. ...

The Dendrobiums (947 readers)

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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. ...

Turfgrass Science and Management (512 readers)

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Turfgrass Science and Management, fourth edition, is designed to teach students about the full scope of information in the turfgrass industry. Content in this up-to-date version has been added to expand upon the sports field industry; discussion of new developments in grass cultivars, soil drainage, fertilization, water, and pesticide use are also included. In addition mowing, plant growth regulators, the golf course industry, and business management have been added to strengthen the text. The i ...

Landscape Trees and Shrubs (841 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 ...

Trees Of The Pacific Northwest (528 readers)

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For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., a user-friendly series of field guides. Ingeniously organized to allow for easy reference, each book in the series offers complete coverage of a given region of the United States and includes detail ...