The Houseplant Encyclopedia Jantra, Ingrid, Kruger, Ursula hardcover Collectibl

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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
ISBN
9781552090275
Book Title
House Plant Encyclopedia
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
Item Length
11 in
Publication Year
2001
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Ursula Kruger, Ingrid Jantra
Features
Reprint
Genre
Reference, Gardening
Topic
House Plants & Indoor, Reference, Encyclopedias
Item Weight
0.1 Oz
Item Width
8.5 in
Number of Pages
384 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552090272
ISBN-13
9781552090275
eBay Product ID (ePID)
948031

Product Key Features

Book Title
House Plant Encyclopedia
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
House Plants & Indoor, Reference, Encyclopedias
Publication Year
2001
Features
Reprint
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Reference, Gardening
Author
Ursula Kruger, Ingrid Jantra
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
0.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Every once in a while a books come along that you just have to buy no matter what the cost. The Houseplant Encyclopedia is that book., STARRED REVIEW: Beautiful color photos complement exhaustive plant care advice including tips and boxed sidebars., Well organized and particularly strong with technique. Clean, simple text lays out the basics ... Supplemental charts and diagrams make the information easy to absorb. Every once in a while a books come along that you just have to buy no matter what the cost. The Houseplant Encyclopedia is that book. Should be one of the first books you buy if you're serious about collecting houseplants., Clean, simple text lays out the basics ... Supplemental charts and diagrams make the information easy to absorb.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
635.9/65
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
The most complete book on indoor plants ever published More than 1,000 species and varieties for the interior, balcony, patio and sunroom. This richly illustrated guide, with full color photographs throughout, introduces you to the care and propagation of plants. There are a multitude of ideas, tips and suggestions for the novice, and a complete reference for those well-acquainted with plants. The plants themselves include the most well-known and popular plants, to exotic flowers, modern hybrids and rare specimens. The extensive plant encyclopedia is central to the value of the book: its 250-odd pages describe more than 1,000 plants, alphabetically by their internationally recognized botanical names, and each is illustrated by at least one photograph. There is a description for every plant and a detailed care plan. In addition, the book provides care plans for less familiar species, new varieties that have not yet established themselves, "old" plants that are making a comeback, botanical rarities and curiosities, as well as useful plants from the tropics. Finally, an extensive list of sources for plants and tools helps the reader and researcher order by mail. Sections include: Placement and purchase (location, terrariums, support, plants with special needs) Care and propagation (light levels, watering, special planting media, nutrients, repotting, pruning, overwintering, pests and diseases, cutting and seed propagation) Decorating with plants (furniture, containers, accessories, plant windows and mini-gardens, balcony plantings) The most beautiful plants A-Z (250 pages of solid information, in full color, including rarities) Addresses of reader services and suppliers. The House Plant Encyclopedia will be every plant lover's complete reference., The most complete book on indoor plants ever published! More than 1,000 species and varieties for the interior, balcony, patio and sunroom. This richly illustrated guide, with full color photographs throughout, introduces you to the care and propagation of plants. There are a multitude of ideas, tips and suggestions for the novice, and a complete reference for those well-acquainted with plants. The plants themselves include the most well-known and popular plants, to exotic flowers, modern hybrids and rare specimens. The extensive plant encyclopedia is central to the value of the book: its 250-odd pages describe more than 1,000 plants, alphabetically by their internationally recognized botanical names, and each is illustrated by at least one photograph. There is a description for every plant and a detailed care plan. In addition, the book provides care plans for less familiar species, new varieties that have not yet established themselves, "old" plants that are making a comeback, botanical rarities and curiosities, as well as useful plants from the tropics. Finally, an extensive list of sources for plants and tools helps the reader and researcher order by mail. Sections include: Placement and purchase (location, terrariums, support, plants with special needs) Care and propagation (light levels, watering, special planting media, nutrients, repotting, pruning, overwintering, pests and diseases, cutting and seed propagation) Decorating with plants (furniture, containers, accessories, plant windows and mini-gardens, balcony plantings) The most beautiful plants A-Z (250 pages of solid information, in full color, including rarities) Addresses of reader services and suppliers. The House Plant Encyclopedia will be every plant lover's complete reference., Back in print: first published in 1997. The House Plant Encyclopedia, is a richly illustrated guide, with full color photographs throughout, which introduces you to the care and propagation of plants and includes 250 pages in a A-Z plant guide.
LC Classification Number
SB419

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