Gardening Books and Magazines
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURE SOCIETY A-Z ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDEN PLANTS.
Editor-in-Chief: Christopher Brickell.
Stock Reference Number: GB001.
Description: The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published. With authoritative coverage of over 15,000 ornamental plants, accompanied by more than 6,000 full-colour photographs. Plants are arranged alphabetically by their botanical names for fast, straightforward access. All names have been brought completely up to date, and previous names and common names appear as cross-references. Detailed plant profiles, prepared by an international team of over 40 expert contributors, describe growth habit, leaf and flower anatomy, plant height and spread, geographical origin, and hardiness. A concise introduction to each genus provides essential details of botanical family, native habitat, number of species, and the ornamental qualities for which the plants are grown, together with succinct advice on hardiness, cultivation and pruning. Specially commissioned photographs, closely integrated with the plant description. A comprehensive introduction and glossary.
Illustrated: 6,000+ photographs.
Publishing Details: Dorling Kindersley/Covent Garden Books. England. 1999.
ISBN #: 1 8718 5448 2.
Cover Type: Illustrated hardcover and dust jacket in clear plastic protector.
Number of Pages: 1080 including Glossary.
Condition: Excellent. Tightly bound. No loose pages.
Available from our online shop at: www.burrendonggardens.com
Stock Reference Number: GB001.
Description: The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published. With authoritative coverage of over 15,000 ornamental plants, accompanied by more than 6,000 full-colour photographs. Plants are arranged alphabetically by their botanical names for fast, straightforward access. All names have been brought completely up to date, and previous names and common names appear as cross-references. Detailed plant profiles, prepared by an international team of over 40 expert contributors, describe growth habit, leaf and flower anatomy, plant height and spread, geographical origin, and hardiness. A concise introduction to each genus provides essential details of botanical family, native habitat, number of species, and the ornamental qualities for which the plants are grown, together with succinct advice on hardiness, cultivation and pruning. Specially commissioned photographs, closely integrated with the plant description. A comprehensive introduction and glossary.
Illustrated: 6,000+ photographs.
Publishing Details: Dorling Kindersley/Covent Garden Books. England. 1999.
ISBN #: 1 8718 5448 2.
Cover Type: Illustrated hardcover and dust jacket in clear plastic protector.
Number of Pages: 1080 including Glossary.
Condition: Excellent. Tightly bound. No loose pages.
Available from our online shop at: www.burrendonggardens.com
