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PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100881924954
ISBN-139780881924954
eBay Product ID (ePID)1857824
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleFern Grower's Manual
Number of Pages624 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicPlants / General, Flowers / Perennials, Climatic / Temperate, Ornamental Plants
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Gardening
AuthorRobbin C. Moran, Barbara Joe Hoshizaki
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight79.2 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-059999
ReviewsA most unexpected gift. And...This is an impressive and well thought-out reference and will be a pleasure to consult for all who have an interest in ferns., Clearly the result of a lifelong passion for ferns, this is a serious tome, academic in the degree of detail presented, but written for anyone with an interest in growing, studying, or simply enjoying ferns., The best fern horticultural book written in the United States. . . . Beginners can easily use it, but it is also encyclopedic, and hence, will appeal to fern experts as well. This book is a great and worthwhile contribution to fern horticulture., An excellent horticultural resource for those who specialize in growing ferns.An impressive work and an epic volume that will not soon be replaced., "An excellent horticultural resource for those who specialize in growing ferns.An impressive work and an epic volume that will not soon be replaced."--Choice, October 2001, [Makes] it easy to identify and get the names of ferns...I recommend this book to not only fern growers but also students and professionals who are studying ferns., This book is for reference and also for finding bits of information not usually found elsewhere.Excellent black and white drawings show pertinent details., Here in one volume of over 600 pages, with 50 color photos and over 800 super line drawings, is a book all interested in ferns should have., It is difficult to know where to begin extolling the merits of this hefty tome. . . . The new volume is sheer serendipity for all pteridomaniacs., Look no futher this is the book for people who like the texture, colors, forms and gracefulness of hardy, semi-hardy, or tropical ferns and who want to know just about everything about these plants., An ideal botanical bible . . . so thorough you'll have enough fern fodder to guide you through just about any structural, historical, planting, propagating, cultivating, troubleshooting or pest- and disease-related question imaginable., A book written for those with a serious interest in ferns, it also would be helpful to beginning fern enthusiasts. The format and chapter titles remain (from the first edition) but the wealth of information added is truly staggering., Whatever region you live in, if you want to know more about ferns--the different ones from hardy to tropicals, indoors or outdoors, their culture, and much more--you should consider this very useful and readable reference.
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal635.9/373
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Expanded
SynopsisFerns have graced our planet for hundreds of millions of years. With about 12,000 named species of ferns worldwide, the variety to be found among them is staggering in its array of forms, textures, and even colors. From towering tree ferns to tiny water clovers, ferns and fern allies offer a wide range of uses in the garden and home. This book offers useful advice on ferns and fern allies for any region, with details on cultivation, identification, landscaping, and more. The bulk of the book consists of an encyclopedic treatment of all the ferns in cultivation in the U.S. Some 700 species from 124 genera are described in detail, including physical descriptions, cultural requirements, hardiness, common names, synonyms, special uses, geographical range, and notable cultivars or related species. Each species is accompanied by a black-and-white illustration to allow for easy identification and to provide a useful means of comparing species. Updated and greatly expanded, this new edition of Hoshizaki's original 1975 book is the most comprehensive book available on fern cultivation., Guided by two experts, you can have the most useful and comprehensive advice on ferns for any region, with details on cultivation, identification, and landscaping.
LC Classification NumberSB429.H64 2001
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