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Aloes, aristocrats of Namibian Flora. A
layman's photo guide to the aloe species of Namibia S. Rothmann (2004) This new work on the
aloes of Namibia offers in-habitat color photographs of all the species
occurring in the former South West Africa. It is up-to-date with the
latest taxonomy. It offers historical information about the genus, the status of the various species still occurring in the wild and useful
suggestions on how best to cultivate the individual species. Plant
conservation is high on the author's agenda. Text in English and
German.
Softbound. 8 ¼" x 5 ¾", 96
pages.
$19.95
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 Mountain Plants of Venezuela, The Costal Range, The Andes and The Tepuis Bromeliads by Francisco Oliva-Esteve (2006). This is a large book of 340 pages filled with beautiful and very colorful pictures of the plants and topography of Venezuela. It also contains full page, color drawings of some of the plates. Dealing with the origin, geology, flora and vegetation of the Mountains of Venezuela you will travel through the Venezuelan Guayanas, the Mountains of the Costal Cordillera and the Coro System, the Mountains of the Andes and the Paramo Vegetation as well as the unbelievable mountains of the Margarita Island. There is an emphasis on the Tepuis of Guayana, the fantastic Bromeliads, Aechmeas in different habitats, Guzmaias and Guzmania squarrosa are also pictured in their various habitations. In addition, there is a large section on Connellia-Navias and the Puyas of Ecuador, the seeds, berries and inflorescences. Hard-bound, $119.95
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 Aeonium in Habitat and Cultivation. Rudolf Schulz. 216 pages full of very colorful and stunning pictures of Aeoniums fill this wonderful book. The work is divided in sections on Habitat, Species, Non-Canary
Island species, Naturalized Aeoniums, the Hybrids and cultivars, growing in pots and in the garden. There is also a section on problems and their solutions!!! A large section on Propagation completes the book filled with illustrations of the lovely symetrical beauties. Hard-bound $39.95
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 Australian Succulent Plants – An Introduction. Attila Kapitany This wonderful book contains 240 pages of brilliant color photographs and information on the succulent plants of Australia. It is divided into sections for Ground Plants, Rock and tree dwellers, Shrubs and Trees. There is also a whole section devoted to other points of interest relating to the plants such as the animal associations, the edible succulent plants, naturalized succulent plants, cultivation and conservations. The section on sourcing of plants and seeds includes a list of names and addresses for acquiring some of them. Hard-bound, $84.95.
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Colour-Illustrated Experiences of two Expeditions for
Succulents in Central, South and Southwestern
Madagascar. J.
A. Audissou, H.
Mays
The book is based on expeditions to Madagascar by Jean-Andre Audissou and
Harry Mays. Color photographs illustrate the habitats and plants, with
an Appendix on Lemurs. 11 ½" x 8 ¼", 96 pages,
softbound.
$16.95
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 Echeveria Cultivars L. Schulz, A. Kapitany (2005)
This book is a study
of echiveria cultivars with superb color photographs of many different
available plants. It describes over 150 different types and offers an
identification guide as well. Part 1 provides background information and
detailed advice on care, health, pests, diseases, propagation and plant
names. Part 2 & 3 is a photographic library arranged alphabetically to
help in plant identification. A comprehensive plant index containing cultivar
and species lists is found in the Appendix. 208 pages, 8 ¾" x 9 ¼" hard cover.
$45.00
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 Eine Reise zu mexikanischen Standorten
von Echinocereus pectinatus.
A tour to Mexican
habitats of Echinocereus pectinatus. M. & A. Ohr
(2006)
In German and English. An
illustrated photo journey to the various Mexican habitats of the
authors’ favorite cactus. Includes additional CD ROM. Staple bound 11½" x 8¼" 80
pages.
$49.95
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 Elegant Silvers - Striking Plants for Every Garden J. Gardner, K. Bussolini (2005)
Silver plants with their distinctive
colors, textures and silhouettes provide an uncommon beauty to the landscape
and to enrich the garden design. The authors have selected the candidates for
a broad range of growing and design needs. A history of silver plants
is followed by a section on design and an encyclopedia of silvers A-Z.
Color photographs.
6½" x
9¼", 311 pages, hard
cover.
$34.95
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Ferocactus J. Pilbeam, D.
Bowdery
(2005)
 Published by the
British Cactus & Succulent Society, the book covers this cactus genus
with notes on the classification (including five new combinations),
cultivation, geography and distribution, together with a key to species and a
checklist. A map of the distribution area accompanies the color photographs
of plants in habitat and cultivation. 116 pages, hardback. 7
½” x
10”.
$59.95
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The Genus Sclerocactus Fritz
Hochstatter (2005). In English, with German summary.
Contents: distribution, checklist of endangered species, taxonomy of the
genus, cultivation. 465 color photos, 20 art drawings from each plant, 6
maps, 30 Scanning Electron Microscope of seeds. 30 Zymograms, 25
drawings (root systems, spines, fruits seeds). Over 150 pages of
beautiful color photographs along with additional photographs of
cross-sections of flowers and copies of the original first
descriptions. Hardcover, glossy paper, 9” x
12”.
$129.95
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 Grass
Aloes in the South African Veld C.
Craib
(2006)
A detailed account of this appealing group of deciduous aloes in habitat and
in cultivation is presented for the first time — a culmination of some
20 years of Charles Craib’s active research on the species. A study of
the veld of the eastern summer rainfall districts of South Africa where these
plants occur with Gillian Condy’s water color paintings of each species
and the habitat drawings by Murray Ralfe prepared insitu.156 pages, 9 ½” x 13”, hard
cover.
$159.95
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 Jewels
of the Jungle –Bromeliaceae of Ecuador –Part I, Bromelioideae
J.
M. Manzanares
(2002)
The first volume of a trilogy on the study of the Bromeliaceae of Ecuador.
The author has devoted 20 years to the study of these plants in the field,
traveling the length and breadth of Ecuador collecting, describing and
photographing bromeliads in the wild, bringing many of them into cultivation.
This magnificently illustrated book is the systematic treatment of the 78
species of subfamily Bromelioideae recorded from Ecuador, with complete
descriptions and keys. 240 pages, 9 ½” x 12” ,
hardbound.
$134.95
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 Jewels
of the Jungle Bromeliaceae
of Ecuador Part II, Pitcairnioideae
J.
M. Manzanare
(2005)
The second in the series, this volume is a major step
forward in the knowledge of the genera Pitcairnia and Puya in Ecuador. Many species are illustrated for the first time. Their phenologies and ecologies in
the field are studied and their conservation status is determined 303 pages,
9 ½” x 12”,
hardbound.
$134.95
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 PALM
TREES A STORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS
D.
Leaser (2006)
A photo books of
numerous places highlighting palms, from the Americas, Africa, Indian Ocean,
Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. Sections devoted to the
palm and the coconut palm. Many color photographs, 144 pages, 9
½” x 12 ½”, hard cover, color dust
jacket.
$39.95
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 The Splendid Sansevieria B. J. Chahinian. (2005)
This new title covers
the entire group of
Sansevieria,
dealing with many of the known species. The author's previous work, The
Sansevieria Trifasciata Varieties, has been a classic on Sansevierias for
quite a long time. Chapters in this book include hybrids, cultivation,
display, propagation, a key to the species, and a list of the published
Sansevierias with their authorities and references. 6
¾" x 8 ½ "
softbound
$39.95
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 Stapeliads of Southern Africa and Madagascar, Volumes 1 & 2 P. V. Bruyns (2005)
A two-volume monograph dealing with the southern representatives
of the fascinating group of succulent plants known as Stapeliads. This book
contains meticulous line drawings, over 1,000 superb photographs and 200
distribution maps. Historical sketches of many renowned people in the
field. 600 pages, hardbound with color dust jacket and sleeve to hold
both volumes. Hardbound, 9 ½" x 12”. Add $6.00
extra for U. S. A.
shipping.
$249.95
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TERATOPIA THE WORLD OF
CRISTATE AND VARIEGATED SUCCULENTS G. Rowley (2006)
 Teratopia is a new word to cover the world of the bizarre in the plant
kingdom. A new book totally devoted to unique plants. All the
beautiful pictures in this volume are of atypical plants demonstrating
variations such as cresting, multicolored, striped and dappled plants. The
book deals with chimeras in the plants and has detailed analysis of this
unusual occurrence. There is a section on naming, cultivation, a glossary and
recommended plants. Full of fabulous, unique color photographs and line
drawings along with reproductions of old artistic pieces. 287 pages,
9” x 12”, hardbound with color dust jacket.
$69.95
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 PERENNIALS FOR THE SOUTHWEST Plants that Flourish in Arid
Gardens M. Irish (2006)
A guide for gardeners who want to create colorful gardens in
arid climates and use less water. Provides practical information on
designing dry-climate gardens, together with information about soils,
planting, watering, feeding, propagating, pests and diseases. Detailed descriptions
of individual perennial plants suitable for arid regions are presented, along
with the author’s observations about the plant’s performance and
ornamental value. Hard cover, 9 1/2 " x 7 ¼ ", 312
pages.
$29.95
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