Japanese Maples : Momiji and Kaede; J.D. Vertrees; Hardcover; $36.00
This magnificent book was one of the first Timber Press published,
and it has remained popular because of its authoritative treatment of
its subject. The character, history, taxonomy, nomenclature, culture,
and propagation of these exquisite trees are thoroughly discussed,
followed by a complete listing of cultivars with color photos on every
page. Thoroughly updated in 1987, it now includes information on
significant new cultivars, nomenclatural changes, and landscape uses.
Equally appropriate for the amateur gardener and the serious
dendrologist, this volume remains the definitive volume on Acer
palmatum and A. japonicum.
189 pp, 250 color photographs, 8 1/2 X 11", hardcover, 0-88192-048-7, ©1978,
1987
Maples of
the World; D.M. Van Gelderen, et al; Hardcover; $58.50
International experts worked for nearly two decades to produce this
greatest single source of
information on maples. Every known maple is described, including growth
habit, hardiness, and
autumn color.
512 pp, 207 color photos, 5 b/w photos, 148 line drawings, 2 maps, 8 1/2
X 11", hardcover, 0-88192-000-2, ©1994
Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Azaleas;
Fred C. Galle; Hardcover; $67.50
Cox's
Guide to Choosing Rhododendrons;
Peter Cox, Kenneth Cox; Paperback; $17.96
Now available in paperback, this convenient guide describes the
best species and hybrids for various garden uses and desired
blooming times in moderate climates. It covers 100 species, 200
hybrids, and a range of both deciduous and evergreen azaleas and
provides a guide to building a good, representative collection. It
includes lists of rhododendrons recommended for particular
characteristics based on the authors' long experience both in their
native Scotland and from their travels worldwide.
176 pp, 125 color photos, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2", ©1990 hardcover, 0-88192-181-5
paperback, 0-88192-323-3
All About Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons;
Derek Fell, et al; Paperback; $8.95
Azaleas Rhododendrons Camellias;
Sunset Editors, Sunset; Paperback; $8.99
The
Book of Rhododendrons;
Marianna Kneller; Hardcover; $40.50
The author is artist-in-residence at Exbury Gardens, home of the
celebrated Rothschild
rhododendrons. She spent 15 years meticulously documenting the genus
Rhododendron. This
magnificent book is a collection of her paintings of rhododendron
species, executed with
delicacy and skill. Each painting illustrates the eight-month growing
cycle and includes the
flowering branch, bud, flower division and profile, new leaf growth,
and seedhead. The
informative text complements the paintings with details of the plant's
history and cultivation
techniques, and is written by more than 50 of the world's leading
rhododendron experts,
including Peter Cox, Harold Greer, Roy Lancaster, and Hideo Suzuki.
This sumptuous
oversized volume will make a wonderful gift, either for yourself or a
friend.
160 pp, 74 color plates, 18 line drawings, 9 3/4 X 13 1/8", hardcover,
0-88192-322-2, ©1995
Growing Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Cassell Good Gardening Guides);
Geoff Bryant; Paperback; $12.95
Success With Rhododendrons and Azaleas;
H. Edward Reiley; Paperback; $20.66
Reiley shares the wisdom of his many years
growing and propagating
rhododendrons and azaleas in the nursery and
the landscape. His
practical, hands-on approach is just what the
gardener needs to choose
and grow luxuriant, beautifully blossoming
plants. A particularly
useful feature of the book is the lists of
'good doers,' hybrids and
species recommended by knowledgeable growers
for a wide range of
climates and conditions throughout the
United States, Canada,
Britain, and Australia.
314 pp, 87 color photos, 6 X 9", paperback,
0-88192-331-1, ©1995
Fruiting Trees
The Harrowsmith Book of Fruit Trees; Jennifer Bennett; Paperback; $7.19
Flowering Crabapples : The Genus Malus; John L. Fiala, Gilbert S. Daniels; Hardcover; $44.96
Prized for spectacular spring displays of pink, white, red, and orange,
the genus Malus includes
some two dozen species and more than 1,000 varieties. This book
describes hundreds of them,
reflecting Father Fiala's five decades of experience.
340 pp, 245 color photos, 61 b/w photos, 8 1/2 X 11", hardcover,
0-88192-292-7, ©1995