William Robinson Other / Books The Wild Gardener | Like his contemporary Gertrude Jekyll, William Robinson made enormous contributions to the world of gardening. More than any other gardener, he was responsible for sweeping out the rigid Victorian style and ushering in a more relaxed look that used native plants. Here, Richard Bisgrove … Contributed by amazon 04.08. 2008 11:57:58 (22444 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Tropical Plants for Home and Garden Other / Books A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world. —Phoenix Home & Garden With sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns, and orchids, … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:55:55 (47464 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Gardener's Iris Book Other / Books Irises bring color and elegance to a garden and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this book designed for the home gardener, William Shear, a 40-year veteran of iris growing, shares his expertise in choosing, planting, growing, and propagating exquisite irises. All of the essentials on iris care are carefully … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:44:09 (13018 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Antique Roses for the South Other / Books Belinda s Dream, Katy Road Pink and Georgetown Tea, the names alone evoke images of glorious cottage gardens and arching trellises laden with perfumed blossoms. In this revised edition, rose expert Bill Welch updates the latest information and top sources for antique roses. … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:18:39 (12852 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Understanding Orchids Other / Books Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years and still not grow them all. Back in the realm of reality, readers of this beautiful book can quickly and easily find the orchids that are right for them -- … Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:16:14 (12002 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumson' - Korean Forsythia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Oleaceae (For-syth-ia: after William Forsyth, 1737-1800, English horticulturist) ; F. viridissima koreana) A unique new variegated forsythia that we discovered in Korea. Dark green leaves are accented with an attractive network of silver veins. Typical forsythia flowers and with an upright arching … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:58:22 (29208 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Botanical Latin Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:21:40 (11275 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Classic Cattleyas Other / Books In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13577 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Wildflowers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in Color Other / Books This field guide will give nature enthusiasts instant access to the diverse and beautiful flora of these New England states. Combining 400 color photographs with concise descriptions, it is written in easy-to-follow nontechnical language. Color illustrations have been carefully selected for their scientific … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 11:08:03 (14015 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Beyond the Camellia Belt Other / Books Breeding, Propagating, and Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias | Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus Camellia and the breeding process which has enabled strains … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:42:39 (10971 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Kerria japonica 'Honshu' - Japanese rose Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Kerria japonica - Japanese Kerria Family: Rosaceae (Ker-ria: named for William Kerr, Kew Gardener and Collector) Kerria japonica is a hardy (Zone 5) deciduous shrub that matures at 3 to 5 feet in height. It s a dense mounded plant with numerous slender, zigzagging branches that emerge at ground level. … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 10:55:57 (38564 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Grafting and Budding Other / Books Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals (Landlinks Press) Covers all methods for grafting and budding Gives detailed step-by-step instructions Clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawings … Contributed by amazon 19.09. 2016 18:11:07 (16383 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Shrub Identification Book Other / Books 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. … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:40:38 (19962 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Betty' - girl magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs In 1955 and 1956 several crosses between m.liliflora and m.stellata were made at the U.S. National Arboretum by William F. Kosar and Dr. Francis de Vos. These selections bloom two-four weeks later than other spring blooming magnolias, reducing the possibility of frost damage to minimum. Betty’s flowers … Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 08:40:09 (40591 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Susan' - girl magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs In 1955 and 1956 several crosses between Magnolia liliflora and Magnolia stellata were made at the U.S. National Arboretum by William F. Kosar and Dr. Francis de Vos. These selections bloom two-four weeks later than other spring blooming magnolias, reducing the possibility of frost damage to minimum. … Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 14:19:32 (43609 readers) Match on Article's text | |
