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Bamboo For Gardens
Ted Jordan Meredith |
$39.95
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A thorough treatment of these ancient grasses, including advice on selecting the right plant for the right situation, from tropical and subtropical species for warm climates to hardy species that can be grown as far north as Minnesota. The bulk of the book is an encyclopedia of bamboo genera, species, and cultivars. More than 300 bamboos from 40 genera are described in detail, with information on size, lighting and temperature requirements, native range, and landscape and other uses. Excellent color photos and line drawings illustrate both the details and broader effects of these versatile plants.
408 pp, 158 color photos, 5 line drawings, 7 3/8 x 10 3/8", hardcover, © 2001
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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Temperate Bamboos
Michael Bell |
$29.95
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A complete and practical guide to growing and collecting these architectural evergreen plants and using them to stunning effect in the garden.
160 pp, 68 color photos, 14 line drawings, 1 map, 7 x 9 1/2", hardcover, © 2000
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The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses: Sedges, Rushes, Restios, Cat-tails, and Selected Bamboos
Rick Darke |
$49.95
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This is the most authoritative and best-illustrated reference ever published on ornamental grasses. At its heart is the illustrated alphabetical encyclopedia of important ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, restios, cat-tails, and selected bamboos, with many plants illustrated in more than one season. Intended for gardeners in a wide range of situations and climates, this book is an invaluable tool for landscape architects, garden designers, nursery professionals, and home gardeners.
325 pp, 507 color photos, 10 line drawings, 8 1/2 x 11", hardcover, © 1999
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The Subtropical Garden
Jacqueline Walker
Photographs by Gil Hanly
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$24.95
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A tempting selection of palms, bamboos, shrubs, foliage plants, perennials, orchids, and ferns suitable for gardeners in USDA zones 9 and 10---or adventurous souls in colder areas who want to garden on the edge---or for use in containers for overwintering indoors.
176 pp, 197 color photos, 8 1/2 x 11", paperback, © 1996
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Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos
Graham Stuart Thomas
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$49.95
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This encyclopedic treatment is notable for the author's expertise and poetic gift. Also a valuable complement to his book on roses.
544 pp, 32 color photos, 32 b/w photos, 6 1/4 x 10", hardcover, © 1992
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Manual of Grasses
Consultant Editor Rick Darke
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$39.95
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Includes bamboos, sedges, rushes, and cat-tails in addition to descriptions of principal ornamental members of the true grasses. A valuable supplement to Rick Darke's Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses.
219 pp, 87 line drawings, 6 x 9 1/2", hardcover, © 1995
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Grasses And Bamboos
Noel Kingsbury |
$19.95
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The distinctive appearance of Bamboos and Grasses makes them invaluable garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or containers, they make striking focal points. In mixed borders smaller forms bring rhythm and diversity, while vigorous groundcover richly carpets the garden floor. Many are evergreen, and some variegated ones perform better in shade, making them perfect for difficult corners. This innovative book is both a celebration of the exciting qualities of this richly diverse group of plants and imaginative presentation of their uses in the garden. The easy to use directory of the 100 best bamboos and grasses gives all the descriptive information that is needed to facilitate plant selection, from color and size to cultivation and the most appropriate use of the plant. Includes a handy map of USDA hardiness zones of the US on the inside of the front and back covers.
112 pp, 220 color photographs, 6 1/2" x 11 1/2", hardcover, © 2000 |