A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

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A-Z Encyclopedia
Garden plants
WITH DETAILED PROFILES of over 15,000 ornamental plants, prepared by a panel of gardening experts and illustrated by more than 6,000 stunning fiill-colour photographs, this is undoubtedly the most authoritative yet accessible garden-plant guide ever published.
-AlPHABETICAIL AOEËB-
The alphabetical arrangement of plants by botanical name, with common names and synonyms fully cross-referenced throughout, enables the reader to find any plant quicidy and easily, even if known only by an obscure or outdated name.
-ENCYCLOPEDIC COVERAGE-
The huge range of plants, from the new and exotic to popular garden favourites, has been carefully chosen by an international team to satisfy both the amateur gardener and the experienced plantsman.
-UNRIVALLED PHOTOGRAPHY-
Over 6,000 photographs, from full-length tree portraits to exquisite flower details, illustrate the diverse forms and colours of a spectacular array of plants.... Tovább

Fülszöveg

" THE ROm
lORTICDIIUKAl SOCIETY
A-Z Encyclopedia
Garden plants
WITH DETAILED PROFILES of over 15,000 ornamental plants, prepared by a panel of gardening experts and illustrated by more than 6,000 stunning fiill-colour photographs, this is undoubtedly the most authoritative yet accessible garden-plant guide ever published.
-AlPHABETICAIL AOEËB-
The alphabetical arrangement of plants by botanical name, with common names and synonyms fully cross-referenced throughout, enables the reader to find any plant quicidy and easily, even if known only by an obscure or outdated name.
-ENCYCLOPEDIC COVERAGE-
The huge range of plants, from the new and exotic to popular garden favourites, has been carefully chosen by an international team to satisfy both the amateur gardener and the experienced plantsman.
-UNRIVALLED PHOTOGRAPHY-
Over 6,000 photographs, from full-length tree portraits to exquisite flower details, illustrate the diverse forms and colours of a spectacular array of plants.
DORLING KINDERSLEY
9780751303032
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
A-Z Encyclopedia
Garden punts
The RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is 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 fiill-colour photographs, it is destined to become the essential reference work for all gardeners and horticulturists.
-EASY TO USE-
A 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 throughout. Thus any plant can be speedily identified, even if the current botanical name is unfamiliar or not known.
-IN-DEPTH PROFILES-
^ 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.
-UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY-
nt Specially commissioned photographs, closely integrated with the plant descriptions, capture the beauty of over 6,000 plants at the peak of condition. The ftill diversity of growth habits within a genus is shown wherever possible, and special close-up panels illu.strate the often spectacular ranges of flower colours and shapes.
-FULLY INFORMATIVE-
» A comprehensive introduction and glossary
guide beginners and experienced gardeners alike to a greater knowledge and understanding of the key elements of plant classification, anatomy, and cultivation.
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