The Genus Lavandula Other / Books Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus Lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, … Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:45:17 (11519 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
The Dendrobiums Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:47:55 (10809 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 (11644 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Ceanothus Other / Books Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:57:39 (12466 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Buddlejas Other / Books Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide | This authoritative book provides the first comprehensive coverage of the popular and varied genus Buddleja. Buddlejas are wonderful garden plants whose tolerance of drought, many soil conditions, and common pests ensures them a place in every garden. … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:50:50 (9809 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Genus Arisaema Other / Books Arisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences-which inspired the common name of cobra lily-and for the fact that they can change sex from year … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:50:35 (11752 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Calochortus Other / Books Mariposas and Their Relatives | With their graceful stance, brilliant colors, and intricate markings, members of the North American genus Calochortus are among the most dazzling bulbous plants in the world. Yet their mostly undeserved reputation for being difficult to grow has kept them from being known … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:36:33 (9502 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Christopher Lloyd's Garden Flowers Other / Books Perennials, Bulbs, Grasses, Ferns | Christopher Lloyd knows perennials as well as anyone else alive. Now available in paperback, this book represents the fruit of Lloyd s lifetime study of perennials. Genus by genus, he sets down everything he has learned, thought, seen, tried, liked, or regretted about … Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:12:05 (14283 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Cattleyas and Their Relatives Other / Books The Debatable Epidendrums | In this supplement to his celebrated series of books on the Cattleya alliance of orchids, Carl Withner joins with Patricia Harding to explore the debatable epidendrums. Carl Linnaeus established the genus Epidendrum in 1753 to include the mostly epiphytic orchid plants being … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:25:38 (10245 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Impatiens Other / Books The Vibrant World of Busy Lizzies, Balsams, and Touch-me-nots | Many gardeners know of Impatiens walleriana, the species that lies behind the myriad colorful garden varieties that brighten up containers, window boxes, and shady spots throughout the world. The genus Impatiens is enormous, comprising over … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 12:06:46 (15370 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hippeastrum 'Mambo' - Amaryllis Plants / Bulbs Giant Amaryllis are easy and thrilling to grow indoors, and a great gift for a child or the home bound person. Unlike many other amaryllis bulbs on the market, our large hybrid bulbs will produce two 18-24 stems, each bearing 4 or 5 huge, long lasting flowers that are over 8 inches in diameter. Start … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:35:26 (27197 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Protea aristata - Ladismith Sugarbush Plants / Perennials Protea aristata Ladismith Protea - Flower head 4 -5 across red with pink center and small hairy flowers. Branches are covered with thin needle-like leaves. The Protea Aristata, a very rare protea specie, was redis-covered in the 1950s, after it was believed for quite some time that it had become extinct. … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:37:04 (22554 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Hawthorns and Medlars Other / Books Royal Horticultural Society / Timber Press Plant Collectors | Hawthorns and Medlars was the first in our Plant Collector Guide series, published in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. Ideal for the avid gardener, horticulturist, and plant collector, these inspirational books provide an … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:35:12 (9893 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Protea magnifica 'Atlantic Queen' - Bearded Protea Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Protea magnifica Giant Wooly Protea - Exquisite flower - 8 across with colors range soft pink, deep rose, strong red - the apex tinged black with small downy white flowers. The Giant Wooly Beard Queen Protea is a cut flower wonder. The flowers last for a very long time and look great in dried flower … Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:27:21 (21621 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Agapanthus for Gardeners Other / Books Agapanthus have been cultivated and hybridized extensively since they were first brought to the attention of botanists and gardeners in the 17th century. Native to South Africa, the genus includes 6 species and 14 subspecies, both deciduous and evergreen, and more than 600 interesting and dramatic cultivars. … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 09:11:08 (14865 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hippeastrum 'La Paz' - Amaryllis Plants / Bulbs The slender, pointed upper petals are dark coral while the lower petals are greenish-white edged in dark coral. The star-shaped flower has darker midveins and a faint green throat. Cybister Amaryllis:Another new class of amaryllis, these exotic, species-type varieties are most fanciful. They are characterized … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:14:30 (22371 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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