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Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants Suitable for Cultivation: v. 2

Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants Suitable for Cultivation: v. 2

by W.Rodger Elliot and David L. Jones
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/01/1990

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This publication caters for the professional horticulturist and amateur gardening enthusiast, and is written in an easy to understand style. Scientific terms, where used, have been explained or included in the comprehensive glossary. The text is complemented by many delicately executed line drawings by Trevor Blake and a wonderful selection of colour photographs. This is the second of a multi-volume set in which the authors have drawn on their extensive experience of years devoted to the culture of Australian plants.



The following genera are treated in great detail -

ACACIA. Over 585 species are included.

BANKSIA. In this entry are all the recently named species resulting from the 1981 botanical revision.

CALLISTEMON. Thorough treatment is included with over 40 species (some yet unnamed) and over 60 cultivars.

Other plant groupings which have received specific coverage include; Advanced plants, Alpines, Annuals, Aquarium and Aquatic plants, Arid region plants, Carnivorous plants and Tropical plants.
ISBN:
9780850911435
9780850911435
Category:
Gardening: plants
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-01-1990
Publisher:
Hachette Australia
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
532
Dimensions (mm):
238x212x44mm
Weight:
1.74kg
David L. Jones

David Jones is a dedicated plantsman and has named many species of Australian native orchids. He is the author of Exotic Orchids in Australia and Native Orchids of Australia, and has authored or co-authored more than 28 other books on various plant groups including climbing plants, ferns, palms and cycads.

He is now retired on the south coast of New South Wales with his wife Barbara where they are establishing an experimental garden. He collects bulbs, cacti and succulents, enjoys gardening, fishing and writing, and is still actively studying native orchids and other plants.

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