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Hardy Rhododendron Species : A Guide to Identification by James Cullen (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100881927236
ISBN-139780881927238
eBay Product ID (ePID)45594787
Product Key Features
Book TitleHardy Rhododendron Species : a Guide to Identification
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicReference, Encyclopedias, Shrubs
IllustratorYes
GenreReference, Gardening
AuthorJames Cullen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight50.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-002199
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsThis is a top-notch handbook with glorious photographs from the Edinburgh garden, a comprehensive bibliography, and taxa index, written by a man who loves botany and knows the rhododendron very, very well., This is a top-notch handbook with glorious photographs from the Edinburgh garden, a comprehensive bibliography, and taxa index, written by a man who loves botany and knows the rhododendron very, very well. -- Christine Anne Sharkey "Biology Digest" (03/01/2006), The detailed text, clear uncluttered layout and sharp colour photographs throughout will make this an indispensable and practical reference book., Gardeners who delight in these comely flowers will find the book most informative. -- George Cohen "Booklist" (08/01/2005), For the average enthusiast, this is a very useful manual; its value is in its clear organization and the logical presentation of data. It is a modern, botanically based identification guide that will be widely understood and consulted often., For the average enthusiast, this is a very useful manual; its value is in its clear organization and the logical presentation of data. It is a modern, botanically based identification guide that will be widely understood and consulted often. -- Douglas Justice "American Rhododendron Society Journal" (04/01/2006), This authoritative reference offers keys to identifying 295 species in cultivation. -- Shannon Hendrickson "SciTech Book News" (07/01/2006)
Photographed byWhite, Debbie, Christie, Frieda
Dewey Decimal635.9/3366
SynopsisFor 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 other in the text. These are fully described, including complete citations of previous references and notes on the occurrence of wild-origin specimens in cultivation. Beautiful photographs include close-up shots of flower and leaf, microscope images of leaf surfaces, and easy-to-use diagnostic keys, making this the indisputable volume for plant identification. A milestone in the identification of rhododendrons, this will become an essential reference for botanists, nurserymen, and enthusiasts., 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. Beautiful photographs include close-up shots of flower and leaf, microscope images of leaf surfaces, and easy-to-use diagnostic keys, making this a milestone in the identification of rhododendrons., 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. Beautiful photographs include close-up shots of flower and leaf, microscope images of leaf surfaces, and easy-to-use diagnostic keys, making this a milestone in the identification of rhododendrons. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
LC Classification NumberQK495.E68C85 2005
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- Jun 27, 2018
great information.
The information contained on species rhododendrons is great to have.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
