Botanical Riches Other / Books The 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 … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:15:44 (8084 readers) Match on Title and 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 (11040 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Wily Violets and Underground Orchids Other / Books Revelations of a Botanist | In this book, Peter Bernhardt takes us on a grand tour of the botanical realm, weaving engaging descriptions of the lovely shapes and intriguing habits of flowering plants with considerations of broader questions, such as why there are only six basic shapes of flowers and … Contributed by amazon 25.04. 2007 21:53:18 (12930 readers) Match on Article's text | |
American Household Botany Other / Books A History of Useful Plants, 1620-1900 | In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:18:59 (9220 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Growing Plumerias in Hawaii Other / Books Hawaii is home to some of the most exotic plumerias in the world. Reputed to awaken the senses with their colors, fragrances, shapes and foliage, plumeria blossoms require delicate care and skill. Flora enthusiasts will find a plethora of information here about different types of plumeria, asexual propagation, … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 09:23:47 (11552 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' - Lady Tulip Plants / Bulbs Petals are red with a fine white edge. When closed they resemble a candy stripe. The best naturalizer, these Botanical Tulips are not used enough in gardens and borders where they multiply freely each year … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 10:20:52 (45688 readers) Match on Article's text | |
In Bloom: Creating and Living With Flowers Other / Books Inspiring new ways to connect with the beauty of flowers in everyday life. Like the author’s exquisite first book, Bringing Nature Home, this much-awaited follow-up title presents stunning arrangements and ideas for interiors inspired by the beauty of flowers. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2016 19:21:41 (15093 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Nicotiana tabaccum 'Variegata' - Variegated Tobacco Plants / Other Tall 7 foot tobacco plant with large leaves and pink blooms and striking variegated foliage. Large 30-cm leaves, 5-cm flowers. Same botanical species as the cultivated tobacco and can be smoked. Leaves contain nicotine and can also be used to make an organic insecticide. Full sun. … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:45:40 (22898 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Flora Other / Books A Gardener s Encyclopedia | This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A-Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:18:26 (14008 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer mandshuricum - Manchurian Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Zones: 5 to 7 Mature Height: 30-40 feet A rare sight even in botanical gardens. Upright, spreading form. Orange to red fall color. Manchurian Maple prefers partial to full sun and moist soils. … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:04:07 (25435 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives Other / Books Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly … Contributed by amazon 07.06. 2008 07:30:10 (11950 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Orchids Other / Books This lush, lavishly photographed celebration of the world s rarest orchids reveals how color, form, and botanical history make these flowers the most unique and sought-after around the globe. Embedded in the back of the book is a handy and information-packed pull-out guide to caring for your own orchids … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:48:30 (10912 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Orchids for Dummies Other / Books Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color. Color your world with orchids. Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren t they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step … Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 12:47:27 (10933 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Flowers Other / Books Gardens by Design Series | Wildflowers bring to many of us remembrance of a lost world of childhood enchantment of woodlands, riverbanks, and lush fields. In this lovely album, brimming with color pictures and fascinating botanical details, Britain s National Trust brings us some of the nation s most … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:58:44 (13809 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Orchids Across North America Other / Books A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:16:37 (9235 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Genus Paeonia Other / Books Twenty-five species of the genus Paeonia are documented in these pages, including 40 subspecies and varieties. Also included herein is the closely related genus Glaucidium. With only two species, it will be of intense interest to peony fanciers. Waddick provides valuable information on growing peony … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 12:14:42 (11515 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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