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| 1-U: Abbey, Edward--- CACTUS COUNTRY. The American Wilderness Series. 103 color photos, 12 b/w photos, l map. 9" x 10", 184 pages. Hardbound, w/color dustjacket.$7.95 | |
| 8-U: Ashley, George.---THE PUNCTURED THUMB , CACTUS AND OTHER SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1977. Features clear, easy-to-remember explanations of the botanical names surrounding common cacti. An entertaining introduction, chatty and humorous. 58 b/w drawings. 8-1/2" x 8-1/2"; 168 pages. Softbound. $9.95 | |
| 11-U: Backeberg, Curt.---DAS KAKTEEN LEXIKON. 1976. German. Means: "The Cactus Lexicon". 459 color & b/w photos combined, 18 maps. 749 pages, 7" x 9-1/2", hardbound. Identical to the English version: CACTUS LEXICON. Normally retails for: $64.95---OUR PRICE: $29.95 | |
| 13-U: Barthlott, Wilhelm --- CACTI1979. Detailed information on cultivation for beginners, descriptive historical and cultural notes. 135 color photos, 16 b/w photos. 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", 264 pages. Hardbound, with color d/j. $29.95 | |
| 14-U: Bartrum, Douglas.---GROWING CACTI & SUCCULENTS.1974. An interestingly written basic guide to the cultivation of these plants, indoors and outdoors. 9 color photos, 30 b/w photos, 77 line drawings. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 200 pages. Hardbound, with color d/j.$9.95 | |
| 16-U: Bechtel, Helmut.--- CACTUS IDENTIFIER, INCLUDING SUCCULENT PLANTS. 1977. This little book will enable you to choose the plants suited to you, also tell when to water, what to feed them, how to deal with diseases and pests, and propagation. 123 color photos. 4" x 5-1/2", 256 pages, hardbound. $5.95 | |
| 17-U: Benson, Lyman---THE NATIVE CACTI OF CALIFORNIA. 1st Ed., 1969. 26 full color photos, 95 b/w photos. 243 pages, 6-1/4" x 9-1/2", 243 pages. Hardbound w/color dustjacket. $29.95 | 20-U: Boissevain, Charles H. and Davidson, Carol. COLORADO CACTI---An Illustrated Guide Describing All of the Cacti Native. 1st Ed., 1940. Extremely well written, thorough treatment of Colorado cacti known at that time. 1 color photo, 49 b/w photos, 8 pen & ink drawings. 7-1/2" x 10", 73 pages, hardbound. . Only 2,000 copies printed. (Normally retails for: $59.95)---OUR PRICE:. 1940. Hardbound. $39.95 |
| 21-U: Borg, John (Professor) --- CACTI (A Gardener's Handbook for their Identification and Culture).---Blandford Press, Dorset, London. 3rd Revised Ed., 1959, et al. This major historical reference, first published in 1937, remains the standard reference work on cacti today. Often cited in the bibliographies of other cacti books, the text has clear non-technical descriptions of over l,800 species. 129 b/w photos, 512 pages. 5-1/4" x 8-1/2". Hardbound. (Normally Retails for: $29.95)----OUR PRICE: $19.95 | |
| 24-U: British Color Council---HORTICULTURAL COLOUR CHART (PARTS 1 AND 2).Date unknown-circa 1980. Individual pages of color charts (much like color paint chips seen at paint stores) with proper names and descriptions of each color shown. 200 pages total, housed in two fold-over boxes. Scarce. $79.95/2-box set | |
| 25A-U: Britton, N. L., and Rose, J. N.---THE CACTACEAE. (1919) 1963. Descriptions and illustrations of the plants of the cactus family, with illustrations by the famous botanical artist Mary Eaton. This slightly technical work established the rules of priority for generic nomenclature, created new species and corrected previous errors. The authors cover 124 genera, 1,253 different species with every bit of information that could be found on each species: complete descriptions, distribution, economic uses. 126 identification keys are included. One of the most complete of all cacti books around today. Total illustrations and pages: 107 b/w plates, 30 plain plates, 1,121 illustrations. 1,048 pages total. 4 Volumes, bound into two (1963 Dover Pubs reprint). Hardbound w/color dustjackets. $49.95/2-vol. set | |
| 26-U: Brookbank, George---DESERT GARDENING-FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.1997 Rev. Ed. A tremendous reference tool to use all year round. How to prepare desert soil, which plant and tree varieties to choose from. Watering, irrigation and drip systems. Much more. Over 300 b/w photos. 282 pages, 8-1/2" x 11", softbound. $17.95 | |
| 29-U: Brown, J. R., White, Alain and Sloane, R.--- SUCCULENTS FOR THE AMATEUR.1939. Introducing the beginner to more than 800 fascinating succulent plants, illustrating 400. l color plate (78 succulents); 186 b/w photos. 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 172 pages, hardbound. $24.95 | |
| 34-U: CACTUS JOURNAL (THE)---Volume 1, 1932 through Volume 4, 1936. (Reprinted in 1967). The beginning journals from what is now called the British Cactus and Succulent Society. All 4 volumes bound into one book. $39.95 | |
| 35-U: California State Polytechnic College.--- INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN TEACHING AGRICULTURE. A MANUAL ON NURSERY PRACTICES. no date. staplebound. $1.95 | |
| 36-U: Carlson, Raymond.--- THE FLOWERING CACTUS. A unique work on cacti because of its magnificent photos by R.& C. Proctor. Their work in Arizona Highways magazines greatly popularized these plants. 81 color, 36 b/w photos, 11 b/w illustrations, l map 96 pages. 9" x 11-1/2, hardbound, w/color dustjacket. $29.95 | |
| 37-U: Carter, Susan.--- NEW SUCCULENT SPINY EUPHORBIAS FROM EAST AFRICA. Hookers Icones Plantarum. 1982. Key to the East African species of euphorbias, and descriptions of 25 new species. 24 realistic pages of line drawings. 118 pages. 6 x 9-1/2, softbound. For the serious collector. $9.95 | |
| 38-U: Carter, Susan.--- NEW SUCCULENT SPINY EUPHORBIAS FROM EAST AFRICA. 1982. same as above, but this one is newly hardbound in beautiful black. $24.95 | |
| 41-U: Chapman, P. & M. Martin---EXOTIC CACTI. ---1989. A highly informative guide of over 72 exotic varieties of cactus. Detailed and essential growing information are included. Separated into three areas: easy-moderate-difficult. 79 stunning color photos, 76 b/w photos. 96 pages, 5-1/2" x 11", softbound. In mint condition (never used). (Normally retails for $9.95)---OUR PRICE: $5.95 | |
| 42-U: Chidamian, Claude.--- THE BOOK OF CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS. 1958. Excellent beginner's book. 4 color photos, 36 b/w photos, 20 b/w drawings. 5-l/2" x 8-1/2", 243 pages (xiii). Hardbound, w/color d/j. $6.95 | |
| 43-U: Consumer Guide (Joy of Living Series)---CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1976. Nice beginner's guide. 77 color photos, 66 pages, 6" x 9", staplebound. $3.95 | |
| 45-U: Craig, R. T.--- THE MAMMILLARIA HANDBOOK. 1st Ed., 1945. Includes descriptions, illustrations and key to the species of the genus Mammillaria of the cactaceae family. 304 b/w photos, 406 pages, 7 x 10, hardbound w/color dustjacket. $39.95 | |
| 46-U: Craig, R. T.--- THE MAMMILLARIA HANDBOOK. 1975 reprint. Includes descriptions, illustrations and key to the species of the genus Mammillaria of the cactaceae family. 304 b/w photos, 406 pages, 7 x 10, hardbound w/color dustjacket. $29.95 | |
| 48-U: Cutak, Ladislaus. ---CACTUS GUIDE. 1956. General interest book on cacti. Supplies the information essential to home cactus culture: soils, feeding, rest periods, propagation. 170 species described. Large epiphyllum hybrid listing. Author was horticulturist in charge of the great cactus collection of the Missouri Botanical Gardens. 70 b/w line drawings (by author). 5-3/4" x 8-1/2", 144 pages, softbound. $6.95 | |
| 50-U: Davidson, William & Rochford, T C --- HOUSE PLANTS, CACTI & SUCCULENTS (COMPLETE, ALL COLOR GUIDE TO). Collingridge Press, Rochford, England. 1st Ed., 1976. 450 plants illustrated with full color paintings, 27 b/w photos. Good section on cacti and succulents. 8-1/2" x 11 1/2", 192 pages. Hardbound, with color d/j. $12.95 | |
| 51-U: Dawson, E. Yale.--- HOW TO KNOW THE CACTI. 1963. Pictured keys for determining the native cacti of the U.S. and many of the introduced species. 53 b/w photos; 119 b/w drawings. 158 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; wire spiralbound. Great book! $12.95 | |
| 55-U: Donald, John--- A REBUTIA REFERENCE & SYNONYMY. 1953. Publ #2, British Sec., IOS. Lists location of original and subsequent descriptions of location of photographs. 40 pages. 8-1/2 x 11", spiralbound photo reprint. $1.95 | |
| 56-U: Donald, John, Editor--- ASHINGTONA (volumes 1 and 2): THE WORLD OF SUCCULENTS AND BULBS: 1972-1976. Originally published as 21 separate publications (1974-1977), they have been glued together to become a hardbound book. Outstanding articles written by renowned authors (G.Rowley, C.Innes, W.Rauh, J.Donald and other distinguished plantsmen). Articles cover a broad spectum of succulents and bulbs, but also includes different types of South American globular cacti,380 color photos, line drawings and black and white pictures. 360 pages, 8-1/2 x 8-1/2, hardbound. Scarce. $49.95 | |
| 57-U: Donald John (Editor)---ASHINGTONIA (Volume 3 and supplement). 1978. This concludes all of Ashingtonia that were printed. These 5 separate little spiralbound (mostly) booklets have 80 color photos total, hundreds more b/w photos, 310 pages total. 6" x 8". Volume 3 was not distributed as widely as the earlier volumes, due to short supply. Therefore, this set is very scarce .$39.95 | |
| 61-U: Earle, W. Hubert. --- CACTI OF THE SOUTHWEST. 1963. Guide to 121 cacti found in the Southwest. Includes culture, glossary, common names, good index. 129 b/w photos. 6" x 9", 110 pages, softbound. $3.95 | |
| 62-U: Earle, W. Hubert. ---CACTI OF THE SOUTHWEST. 1963. Revised. Covers 152 species, with concise descriptions and history. Cacti are well covered in general and should prove useful to anyone interested in cacti. Good glossary and bibliography are included, as well as useful sections on cactus structure, culture, etc. 103 color photos, 151 b/w photos. 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", 210 pages, softbound. $10.95 | |
| 63-U: Earle, W. Hubert. ---CACTI OF THE SOUTHWEST. 1963. Revised. Covers 152 species, with concise descriptions and history. Cacti are well covered in general and should prove useful to anyone interested in cacti. Good glossary and bibliography are included, as well as useful sections on cactus structure, culture, etc. 103 color photos, 151 b/w photos. 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", 210 pages, hardbound. Mint condition (never used). $19.95 | |
| 64-U: Earle, W. Hubert---THE SOUTHWESTERN DESERT IN BLOOM. ca. 1967. 55 color photos, color map. Beautiful staplebound booklet, 32 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". $4.95 | |
| 68-U: Foster, Mulford B.---BROMELIADS, A CULTURAL HANDBOOK (1974 re-issue). Full of b/w photos. 71 pages. Softbound. Excellent condition. $7.95 | |
| 73-U: Ginns, R.--- CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS. Excellent book for the beginner. Well written, well illustrated. 125 b/w photos, 5 text figures, 8 uncolored plates. 6" x 9", 129 pages, hardbound, w/color dustjacket. $8.95 | |
| 75-U: Glass, Charles---38-YEAR JOURNAL INDEX (1967 Yearbook). 1967. Covers from 1929 through 1966 (Vol. 1 through Vol. 38)-the index for the Cactus and Succulent Journal of the C.S.S.A. 50 pages, 7" x 10", stablebound. Very good condition. $6.95 | |
| 76-U: Glass, Charles and Foster, Robert.--- CACTI AND SUCCULENTS FOR THE AMATEUR. 1st Ed., 1976. Well written introductory course, written especially for the beginning collector of cacti. Includes plant care and selection. 207 b/w photos, 1 b/w drawing. 80 pages, 7" x 10-1/2", softbound. $1.95 | |
| 77-U: Goldblatt, P.---THE GENUS WATSONIA 1st Ed., 1989. Volume 19 of the new Annals of the Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden. 26 full pages of color plates. 148 pages. 9" x 12", hardbound, with color dustjacket. (Normally retails for: $29.95). This one is in mint condition--never used. OUR PRICE: $19.95 | |
| 79-U: Green, G. Gilbert.--- CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1953. A useful guide for the beginner to the more experienced. 17 color photos, 166 b/w photos. 238 pages, 6" x 9", hardbound, w/torn color dustjacket. $15.95. | |
| 80-U: Green, G. Gilbert. ---CACTI FOR EVERYONE. 1957. Good, basic introduction to growing cacti. 73 b/w photos, 1 color photo. 108 pages, 5" x 7-1/2", hardbound with color dustjacket. $9.95 | |
| 82-U: Haage, Walther. ---CACTI AS HOUSE PLANTS. 1965. General information for the amateur. 27 color photos, 149 b/w photos; 50+ line drawings. 6-3/4" x 9-3/4", 88 pages, hardbound. $3.95 | |
| 83-U: Haage, Walter.--- CACTI AND SUCCULENTS, A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK. 1st Ed., 1963. A good, basic book. Exceptionally well illustrated. 221 color photos, 680 b/w line drawings. 264 pages, 7" x 10", hardbound. $31.95 | |
| 84-U: Hancock, Ken---A REVIEW OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE NATIVE CACTI OF CANADA. 1998. The 'first ever' complete review of Canada's cacti: their locations and whether they are flourishing or declining. Identifies 253 cactus locations, Has 9 color photos, 4 line drawings and 17 maps. 115 pages, 8-1/2" x 11", softbound. 21.95 | |
| 85-U: Hart, J. A. and Wrigley, T. C. ---SEDUMS. Succulent Plant Trust, England. 1st Ed., 1971. Numerous popular species. Several half tone illustrations. 58 pages, staplebound. $3.95 | |
| 87-U: Haselton, Scott E.--- CACTI FOR THE AMATEUR. 5th printing, 1958. Still one of the best introductions, with the color plates (110 small) from Van Laren's book reproduced in miniature. Excellent! 110 color (on 2 plates) and 150 b/w photos. 134 pages, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", hardbound. $19.95 | |
| 87A-U: Haselton, Scott E.--- CACTI FOR THE AMATEUR. 5th printing, 1958. Still one of the best introductions, with the color plates (110 small) from Van Laren's book reproduced in miniature. Excellent! 110 color (on 2 plates) and 150 b/w photos. 134 pages, 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", hardbound. This copy is in mint condition (rarely used). $29.95 | |
| 88-U: Haselton, Scott E.---CACTUS & SUCCULENTS AND HOW TO GROW THEM.1st Ed., 1938 (+ about 15 printings thereafter). 177,000 copies printed. Very popular booklet. 50 b/w photos. 65 pages, 4" x 6", staplebound pamphlet. $1.95 | |
| 94-U: Hewitt, Terry---THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CACTI & SUCCULENTS. Dorling Kindersley, London, England. 1st Ed., 1993. English. Comprehensive, yet practical guide to choosing, growing and displaying cacti and succulents indoors and out. Photo album profiles 300 plants, giving details of their form, size, flowering, growth, etc. Expert, step-by-step growing instructions are included, with information on cuttings, growing from seed, etc. 650 color photos. 176 pages. 9 1/2" x 11", hardbound w/color dustjacket. Normally retails for: $29.95---OUR PRICE: $24.95 | |
| 95-U: Higgins, Ethel Bailey.---OUR NATIVE CACTI. 1st Ed., 1931. Nice descriptive treatment of U.S. species (opuntia and cereus). 4 color plates; 87 b/w photos. 170 pagaes, 5-3/4" x 8-1/2"hardbound, with dustjacket. $12.95 | |
| 96-U: Higgins, Vera.---CACTUS GROWING FOR BEGINNERS. 1971 Edition. 10 b/w photos, 2 b/w drawings. 68 pages. 4-3/4" x 7". Paper board covered binding. $3.95 | |
| 98-U: Higgins, Vera.---SUCCULENT PLANTS ILLUSTRATED. 1st Ed., 1949. Introduction to succulents (except cacti). 129 b/w illustrations. Author's own drawings (24 full page plates). 71 pages, 7-1/2" x 10", hardbound with worn dustjacket. $12.95 | |
| 99-U: Higgins, Vera.---SUCCULENTS IN CULTIVATION, CACTI INCLUDED. 1960. A good, basic text--includes chapters on cultivation, classification, descriptions. Well worth having. 34 author-painted color illustrations, 79 line/halftone illustrations, 35 drawings. 168 pages, 5-1/2" x 8 3/4", hardbound, w/dustjacket. $19.95 | |
| 100-U: Higgins, Vera.---THE STUDY OF CACTI. 1950 Edition. A good, basic text--includes chapters on cultivation, classification, descriptions. Well worth having. 34 author-painted color illustrations, 79 line/halftone illustrations, 35 drawings. 168 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-3/4", hardbound. $9.95 | |
| 101-U: Higgins,Vera.---THE CACTUS GROWERS GUIDE. 1st Ed., 1950. An elementary, though charming introduction to cacti and other succulents. 1 b/w photo, 10 line drawings. 120 pages, 4" x 6, hardbound. $3.95 | |
| 102-U: Hinrichs, L. & Zurek, N---CACTUS, A PRICKLY PORTRAIT OF A DESERT ECCENTRIC. 1st Ed., 1995. A beautifully designed graphic essay, showcased in remarkably detailed and sensuous photographs. Includes botanical origin, history, legend and lore. 49 color photos, 20 b/w photos. 95 pages, 9" x 10", softbound. Mint condition (never used). (normally retails for: $16.95)---OUR PRICE: $9.95 | |
| 105-U: Houghton, Arthur Duvernoix---CACTUS BOOK (THE). Macmillan Co., N.Y. 1st Ed., 1930. 12 b/w photos. 147 pages. 5-1/2" X 7-1/2", Hardbound. (Normally retails for: $12.00) ---OUR PRICE: $6.95 | |
| 106-U: Hunt, David R--- MAMMILLARIA NAMES (A NEW REVIEW OF). 1st Ed., 1987. (Reprinted from Bradleya #1--Yearbook of the British Cactus and Succulent Society, 1983). A very important annotated index of mammillaria names, arranged alphabetically as a checklist, with notes on the place of publication, types, and synonymy. Useful reference. 99 b/w photos. 128 pages. 7" x 10", softbound. (Normally retails for: $16.95)----OUR PRICE: $9.95 | |
| 107-U: Hunt, David R---MAMMILLARIA NAMES (A NEW REVIEW OF). 1st Ed., 1987. English. Reprinted from Bradleya #1(Yearbook of the British Cactus and Succulent Society), 1983. Same as above title, except this one is hardbound $19.95 | |
| 108-U: Hunt, D. R.--- SUCCULENTS IN PERIL 1974. Contributions on the theme of conservation, presented at the 12th IOS conference at Kew Gardens, 1973. No Illustrations. 32 pages, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", 32 pages. Staplebound pamphlet. $2.95 | |
| 109-U: Hunt, D. R.--- THE GENERA OF THE CACTACEAE. THE GENERA OF THE CACTACEAE. 1967. Excerpt from: The Genera of Flowering Plants, Volume 2, pp. 427-467. 40 pages 6 x 9. Sta[;ebound pamphlet. $4.95 | |
| 110-U: Huxley, Anthony --- HOUSE PLANTS. CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. -- HOUSE PLANTS, CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1977. A nice, equal blend of cacti and succulents, and house plants. 55 color photos, 39 b/w photos, 40 drawings. 133 pagaes, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", hardbound, with color dustjacket. $6.9 | |
| 112-U: Innes, Clive.--- THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. --- THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1977. Plants arranged by continent of origin with many unusuals covered. Includes chapters on epiphytes and rainforest cacti and succulents---plus succulents of South America and those of Africa, Asia, Australia. Appendix includes directory of families and genera. 40 color photos, 100 b/w photos. 224 pages, 7-1/2" x 10", hardbound, w/color dustjacket. $19.95 | |
| 115-U: Ivimey-Cook, R. B.-- AN INTRODUCTION TO CACTUS AND OTHER SUCCULENT PLANTS. 1st Ed., 1978. English. 29 b/w photos. 62 pages. Staplebound. $1.95 | |
| 116-U: Jackson, W.P.U---WILD FLOWERS OF TABLE MOUNTAIN. -- Timmins Publishing Ltd, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. 1st Ed., 1977. (Revised Edition, 1982). English. Masterful study of South Africa's famous mountain. 161 color photos, numerous line drawings. 9" x 12", 120 pages. Hardbound, with color dustjacket. $24.95 | |
| 117-U: Jacobsen, H.---DAS SUKKULENTEN LEXIKON -- 1st Ed., 1970 et al. In German. This is the German equivalent to "Lexicon of Succulent Plants" (English). 1,063 b/w photos, 1,173 illustrations, 216 drawings and tables, 1 map. 7" x 10", 590 pages. Hardbound. (Reg. $59.95). ON SALE FOR: $39.95 | |
| 120-U: Jaeger, Edmund C.--- THE CALIFORNIA DESERTS.1938. Authoritative account of a scientist & explorer--written in an informal & friendly style. Excellent for reference! 59 pen & ink illustrations, 208 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, hardbound. $4.95 | |
| 125-U: Keasey, Merritt S. ---THE SAGUARO BOOK. --THE SAGUARO BOOK. 1981. Good learning book on the giant cactus. Chapters on seeds, seedlings, growth, and anatomy; flowers and fruit. Much more! Excellent primer. 23 color photos, 57 b/w photos & drawings. 48 pages, 8-3/4" x 11", softbound. $7.95 | |
| 129-U: Kramer, Jack. ---CACTI AS DECORATIVE PLANTS. 1974 . Deals with an unusual aspect of succulents--their use as decorative objects in homes and offices. 53 b/w photos, 17 b/w line drawings. 115 p ages, 8-1/2" x 10", hardbound w/color dustjacket. $9.95 | |
| 130-U: Kramer, Jack. (Photographs by Don Worth)--- CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS. 1977. Colored photos. Softbound. $14.95 | |
| 132-U: La Fon, Ronald (Ed.)--- THE EUPHORBIA JOURNAL, Volume 1. 1983. 200 color photos. 130 pages. 7" X 10" (all Euphorbias journals are this size). Hardbound w/color dustjacket. Excellent condition. (Reg. $59.95 when new). OUR PRICE: $39.95 | |
| 135-U: La Fon, Ronald (Ed.)--- THE EUPHORBIA JOURNAL, Volume 4. 1987. 273 color photos. 169 pages. Hardbound w/color dustjacket. Excellent condition. (Reg. $49.95 when new). OUR PRICE: $34.95 | |
| 142-U: Lamb, Brian---CACTI OF THE WORLD (Lett's Guide to).1991. Very nice introduction to cacti from the son of the prolific writer, Edgar Lamb. Hundreds of color phtos throughout. throughout. 215 pages. 8-1/2 x 11, hardbound w/color dustjacket. Excellent condition $29.95 | |
| 143-U: Lamb, Edgar & Brian.---COLORFUL CACTI OF THE AMERICAN DESERTS. 1974. Good introduction to cacti. 140 color photos. 236 pages, 5" x 7". Hardbound, with color dustjacket. $5.95 | |
| 144-U: Lamb, Edgar and Brian.---POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI INCLUDING OTHER SUCCULENTS IN COLOR. Revised edition 1981. Autographed by the author. Shows cacti in bloom, more unusual plants in their native habitats---plus general cultural information. Excellent photos. 326 color photos. 217 pages, 5" x 7 1/2"; 217 pages. Hardbound w/color dustjacket. $9.95 | |
| 145-U: Lamb, Edgar and Brian.---POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI INCLUDING OTHER SUCCULENTS IN COLOR. 1st Ed., 1970. Basically the same book as above, but an earlier edition. $7.95 | |
| 146-U: Lamb, Edgar.---THE ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE ON CACTI & OTHER SUCCULENTS. Volume 1 through 5. Lamb, 1st Ed., 1955. An encyclopedic reference work for both amateur and specialist. Covers 235 genera, 1,300 species. Each specimen is photographed and described (at random, & interspersed throughout the five volumes), with reliable notes giving precise information on origin, growth, flowering qualities, temperature range, particular cultivation needs and excellent watering guidelines. Also stated is whether greenhouse environment is necessary or the plant may be grown indoors. Different species of the larger genera appear in all volumes. Origin of specimen & cultural information added. hardbound. dustjacket. Very good condition. $99.50 (5 vol. set) | |
| 147-U: Lamb, Edgar.---THE FLOWERING OF YOUR CACTI. 1957 reprint. Illustrated. 5 x 7, boardbound. $4.95 | |
| 148-U: Lamb, Edgar and Brian.---POPULAR EXOTIC CACTI IN COLOR. 1975. A selection of cacti from around the world giving background, culture, etc. 100 color photos. 176 pages, 6" x 8", 176 pages. Hardbound, w/color dustjacket. $9.95 | |
| 149-U: Lamb, Edgar and Brian.---POPULAR EXOTIC CACTI IN COLOR. -----Another copy, same as above, but it is softbound. $7.95 | |
| 152-U: Leese, Sir Oliver.---CACTI. 1973. Succulents worldwide in their habitat, photographed with extraordinary fidelity. Nice coffee table edition. 41 color photos, 214 b/w photos. 144 pages, 9" x 12",. Hardbound w/color dustjacket. $12.95 | |
| 154-U: Lenz, Lee W --- NATIVE PLANTS FOR CALIFORNIA GARDENS. 1977.. 1 colored frontispiece. 97 b/w photos. 166 pages, 6-1/4" x 9-1/2", 166 pages, softbound. $7.95 | |
| 155-U: Mabe, Rex E--- GARDENING WITH CACTI. 1st Ed., 1974. 35 b/w pen and ink drawingss. 46 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", staplebound. $1.00 | |
| 156-U: Mabe, Rex E--- GARDENING WITH SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1974. Introductory text for beginner. 35 b/w pen and ink drawings. 47 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Staplebound. $1.00 | |
| 160-U: Marshall, W. Taylor and Bock, Thor Methven--- CACTACEAE (with illustrated keys of all tribes, sub-tribes and genera). -- Originally printed in 1941, this is the 1977 reprint, a supplement to Britton & Rose's work "CACTACEAE", updating genera and species. 31 full page b/w plates; 163 b/w photos, 146 drawings. 3 b/w figures. 227 pages, 9" x 11-3/4", hardbound. Mint condition. $69.95 | |
| 161-U: Marshall, W. Taylor and Woods, R. S. ---GLOSSARY OF SUCCULENT PLANT TERMS. 1945. A useful glossary of botanical terms and pronouncing vocabulary of generic and specific names used in connection with xerophytic plants and a meaning of these words referring to succulents. 166 b/w photos, 137 b/w drawings. 112 pages, 6-3/4" x 10-1/4", 112 pages, hardbound. Scarce. $44.95 | |
| 162-U: Martin, Margaret Chapman, P. & Auger, H. A.--- CACTI AND THEIR CULTIVATION. 1974. A companion book to 'Succulents and their Cultivation'. An excellent intermediate reference with descriptions and cultivations tips for over 400 species. Highlights are entries on epiphytes and large cacti (mature height 2'-10'). 13 color photos, 93 b/w photos. 207 p ages, 6-1/4" x 10"; hardbound w/color dustjacket. $16.95 | |
| 163-U: Martin, Margaret J. and Chapman, Peter R.--- SUCCULENTS AND THEIR CULTIVATION. 1st Ed., 1977. A companion volumes to 'Cacti and their Cultivation'. Focuses on the genus/species found in the families agavaceae, aizoaceae, asclepiadaceae, crassulaceae, euphorbiaceae and liliaceae. Introductory sections on habitat, soils, propagation and general cultivation. Complete index. 12 color photos, 40 b/w photos. 300 pages, 6" x 9". Hardbound, with color dustjacket. $19.95 | |
| 164-U: Mason, Hilda---WESTERN CAPE SANDVELD FLOWERS. --- 1st Ed., 1972. 85 full sized pages of color plates (drawings of flowers and plants)---500 plants in all, with separate text of distribution, derivation, common name, and additional information. 203 pages, 8-1/2" x 11-1/2", hardbound .$18.95 | |
| 165-U: McQuown, F. R.--- FINE FLOWERED CACTI.1st American Edition 1971. Well written account of an English grower's trials and tribulations in growing and hybridizing epiphyllums (orchid cacti). Includes cultural notes and other hints. 1 color; 30 b/w photos; 8 line drawings. 92 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; hardbound w/ color dustjacket. $24.95 | |
| 166-U: Meadows, Katie, edited by Jay Dodson.--- CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS FOR YOUR HOME. 1976. Nice basic softbound book. Excellent color photos. Appendix includes a pronouncing gazeteer, glossary and guide to growing conditions. 36 color photos, 47 drawings. 159 p ages, 5-1/4" x 8-1/4", softbound. $7.95 | |
| 167-U: Mitchell, Peter J.--- SUCCULENT SCENE ONE 1981. Three evenly distributed chapters on "Euphorbias of the Transvaal"; "Small Growing Echinocactanae"; and "Introduction to Stapeliads". 7 b/w photos, 30 b/w line drawings, 2 maps. 78 pages, 6" x 8", softbound.$4.95 | |
| 168-U: Moore, Frank.--- SILLY SAGUAROS. --- SILLY SAGUAROS. 1974. 64-page booklet, all photo cartoons of saguaros. 4-3/4" x 6", staplebound. $1.95 | |
| 170-U: Mottram, R.--- MAMMILLARIA INDEX. Guide to names of mammillaria within the genus, together with typification details, where found, by whom, when, synonyms, varietal forms, etc. No Illustrations. 6" x 9", 103 pages. Softbound. $5.95 | |
| 171-U: Mulligan, William C. ---CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1975. Many photos of cacti and succulents, both in containers and in ground plantings. 133 b/w photos, 3 figures. 80 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Softbound, with laminate cover. $4.95 | |
| 174-U: Oldale, Adrienne & Peter.--- PLANT PROPAGATION IN PICTURES. 1977. hardbound. dustjacket. $2.95 | |
| 175-U: Ortho book.--- THE WORLD OF CACTUS & SUCCULENTS AND OTHER WATER-THRIFTY PLANTS. 1977 edition. Page after page of full-color illustrations/photos exploring the world of cactus and succulents. Dozens of pictures and descriptions of euphorbias, epiphyllums, rhipsalis, much more. 98 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, softbound w/heavy color cover. $2.95 | |
| 176-U: Pavey, Gina.--- CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1979. Essentially a collection of excellent color photos. 100 color photos. 66 pages, 8-1/2" x 11", hardbound, with color dustjacket. $7.95 | |
| 178-U: Perl, Philip and Editors of Time-Life Books.--- CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1978. Valuable information on growing, caring for, fertilizing, multiplying 200 plants--indoors and outdoors. 62 color photos, 102 color drawings. 160 pages, 8-1/2" x 11", l60 pages. hardbound. $9.95 | |
| 182-U: Pilbeam, John. --- CACTI FOR THE CONNOISSEUR, A GUIDE FOR GROWERS AND COLLECTORS. --- 1987. A detailed guide to the plants native to harsh environments that present special problems--and special rewards--in cultivation. A complete overview of cacti, plus a more detailed examination of the "aristocrats" such as ariocarpus, aztekium, and the ever-popular genera gymnocalycium, lobivia and rebutia; the focus being always on the most rewarding and exciting species for the grower and collector. Includes choice species of over 90 genera, along with an extensive listing of good and rejected species. 160 color photos, 266 b/w photos. 167 pages, 7-3/4" x 10-1/4", hardbound w/color dustjacket. $29.95 | |
| 183-U: Pilbeam, John.--- MAMMILLARIA, A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE. 1st Ed., 1981. Comprehensive, full descriptions of recognized mammillaria species, plus cultivation, propagation, geography. 32 color photos, 283 b/w photos, 3 maps. 165 pages, 7-1/2" x 10". Hardbound, with color d/j. $41.95 | |
| 187-U: Preston-Mafham, Rod & Ken. CACTI: THE ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY. Blandford Press, London, England. 1st Ed., 1991. Exclusively devoted to only globular cacti. Each plant is detailed with a color photograph, including a full and correct list of alternative names--all arranged alphabetically. 1,110 color photos. 224 pages. 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound, w/color dustjacket. $39.95 | |
| 191-U: Rauh, Prof. Dr. Werner---DIE GROSSARTIGE WELT DER SUKKULENTEN. Berlin, Germany. 1st Ed., 1967. (This is the German version of the English book: "The Wonderful World of Succulents"). First attempt by Dr. Rauh to establish a complete reference work on succulents. 62 color photos, 668 b/w photos. 9"x11", 183 pages. Hardbound, with color d/j. Personally autographed to Frank Horwood by Dr. Rauh). $59.95 | |
| 192-U: Rauh, Prof. Dr. Werner---KAKTEEN AN IHREN STANDORTEN (UNTER BESONDERER BERUCKSICHTIGUNG IHRER MORPHOLOGIE UND SYSTEMATIK). Paul Parey, Publishers, Hamburg, West Germany. 1st Ed. 1979. German. 784 b/w illustrations, 72 color photos. 8 1/2" x 11", 230 pages. Hardbound, w/color dustjacket. (Normally retails for $59.95---OUR PRICE: $39.95 | |
| 193-U: Rauh, Prof. Dr. Werner---SCHONE KAKTEEN UND ANDERE SUKKULENTEN. Berlin & Stuttgart, Germany. 1st Ed., 1967. German. 27 b/w photos. 222 color photos, 12 b/w drawings. 302 pages, 4-1/2" X 6-1/2", hardbound. Normally retails for $19.95 ---OUR PRICE: $14.95 | |
| 196-U: Rauh, Werner---THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SUCCULENTS. 2nd Ed., 1984. . 60 color photos, 634 b/w photos, 16 b/w drawings. 164 pages, 8-1/2" x 11-1/4". Hardbound w/slightly torn dustjacket. Scarce. $89.95 | |
| 197-U: Rawe, Rolf.--- SUCCULENTS IN THE VELD. 1st Ed., 1968. Interesting look at the succulents of South Africa. 48 color photos, 88 b/w photos, 10 drawings, 3 maps. 104 pages, 7-1/2" x 10", hardbound, w/color dustjacket. $24.95 | |
| 198-U: Rayzer, G.--- FLOWERING CACTI, A COLOR GUIDE. 1st Ed., 1984. Each color photo is of a plant in flower and/or bud. 184 color photos. 144 pages, 5" x 8-1/2". Hardbound. $9.95 | |
| 200-U: Rice, J.---CACTI & SUCCULENTS FOR MODERN LIVING. 1976 . Good, basic cacti care and information. Gives common names as well as scientific names. Excellent photos. 147 color photos. 6" x 9", 80 pages. Staplebound. $1.95 | |
| 201-U: Riha, J. and Subik--- THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1981. An extraordinarily attractive book covering many new & interesting species. Illustrations and descriptions arranged by family. Easy to read and understand. Bulk of book devoted to descriptions for each of the 426 illustrations. 216 color photos, 210 b/w photos. 6-1/2" x 9- 1/2", 352 pages. Hardbound, with color dustjacket. $19.95 | |
| 202-U: Riley, Herbert Parkes and Majumdar, Shyamal.--- THE ALOINEAE, A Biosystematic Survey. --- THE ALOINEAE, A Biosystematic Survey. 1979. A biosystematic survey (chromosomes), detailing technical introductions into the geographical and ecological features of the aloineae tribe (aloe, gasteria, haworthia, astroloba, guillauminia, et al). Chapters include mataerials and methods for study, karotypes, chromosome numberes, polyploidy, hybridization, evolutionary problems, index of families, genera and species. Extremely technical! For the serious student!! 21 b/w photos, 27 drawings/figures, 17 tables, 2 maps. 180 pages, 8-1/2" x 11 1/4". Hardbound. $24.95 | |
| 206-U:Rowlette, Nick---FLOWERING STONES: --- A guide to the cultivation of Lithops. 1979. Small, 5-page pamphlets detailing story of lithops, and a little information on culture and care. Staplebound. $1.00 | |
| 211-U: Rowley, Gordon.--- FLOWERING SUCCULENTS. 1st Ed., 1959. 8 color illustrations (23 color photos), 6 drawings. 80 pages, 5" x 7-1/2". Hardbound, with color d/j. $6.95 | |
| 216-U: Schuler, Stanley (Ed)---Simon & Schuster's Guide to CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. Simon & Schuster Inc., New York, NY. 1st Ed., 1985. Includes 301 full-color species, complete descriptions on cacti (only), cultivation, and helpful symbols to identify plant type, minimum temperature, and place of origin (also printed in softbound--see title above). 350 color photos. 5" x 8", 384 pages. Hardbound, with color d/j. $21.95 | |
| 217-U: Schuler, Stanley (Ed)---Simon & Schuster's Guide to CACTI AND SUCCULENTS ---Same as above, but this one is the softbound edition. Excellent Condition $12.95 | |
| 218-U: Schulz, Ellen D.---CACTUS CULTURE. Orange Judd Publishing Co., NY. 2nd Edition, 1942. Informative text by a well known author in her time. How to establish indoor and outdoor cactus gardens, with chapters on young cacti plants and grafting. 31 plates; 37 b/w photos. 157 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", Hardbound. Scarce. $29.95 | |
| 220-U: Schuster, Danny.--- AN INTRODUCTION TO CACTI. 1st Ed., 1983. Excellent beginner's book with 124 color photos, 12 line drawings, 1 map. 94 pages, 7" x 9-1/2", softbound with heavy color cover. $7.95 | |
| 222-U: Scott, S. H. ---THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF CACTI & OTHER SUCCULENTS. 1977. Pocket sized intro. to cacti. Describes 300 species. 18 color photos, 66 b/w photos. 159 pages, 4" x 6", hardbound, with color d/j. $4.95 | |
| 223-U: Shewell-Cooper, W. E. and Rochford, T. C.--- CACTI AS HOUSE PLANTS, FLOWERS OF THE DESERT IN YOUR HOME. 1973. Filled with useful tips...globe-shaped plants need less water than the taller types. Euphorbias require deep pots. Why unlabelled plants may indicate an uncommon or scarce variety for sale, etc. Cultural advice, variety suggestions and descriptive lists....a manual to benefit beginners and advanced amateurs. 25 color photos, 22 b/w photos. 152 pages. 5" x 7", hardbound. $7.95 | |
| 224-U: Shreve, Dr. Forrest---THE CACTUS AND ITS HOME. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD. 1st Ed., 1931. Information on botany, nomenclature, environment and cultivation. A collector's item considered a classic in cactus literature. Appendix shows distribution by states. 43 b/w photos, 1 map. 6" x 8 3/4", 195 pages. Hardbound. Scarce. $37.95 | |
| 228-U: Steenbergh, Warren F. & Lowe, Charles H. ---ECOLOGY OF THE SAGUARO: REPRODUCTION, GERMINATION, ESTABLISHMENT, GROWTH, AND SURVIVAL OF THE YOUNG PLANT---Part II. 1st Ed., 1977. A technical study of the reproduction, germination, establishment, growth and survival of young saguaro. 98 b/w photos; 38 tables; 1 map, color front. 242 pages, 6" x 9", softbound. $24.95 | |
| 230-U: Stockwell, William Palmer & Breazeale, L.---ARIZONA CACTI. University of Arizona Press, Tucson, AZ. 1st Ed., 1933. Bulletin of the University of Arizona Biological Sciences Bulletin #1. Non-technical. 3 color plates, 15 b/w photos, 80 drawings. 6" x 9", 116 pages. Softbound. Scarce. $26.95 | |
| 234-U: Subik, R.---CACTI AND SUCCULENTS---A Concise Guide in Color.1981. A color photographic dictionary for beginners and serious students of cactaceae. 96 full-page color drawings. 266 Pages, 4- 3/4" x 7", hardbound, with color dustjacket. $4.95 | |
| 235-U: Subik, Rudolf.--- DECORATIVE CACTI. A GUIDE TO SUCCULENT HOUSE PLANTS. 1972. A very handsome book of color renderings of cacti and other succulents, accompanied by extensive descriptions and cultural information. 56 fine interpretative color paintings of many cacti and other succulents. (fullpage). 132 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Hardbound, with color dustjacket. $7.95 | |
| 237-U: Succulent Publications of South Australia---CALANDRINIA II1st Ed., 1982. Same type of book as above. This one has 8 major articles (biggest one is the 31-page article on the genus Copiapoa). 91 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, staple bound, heavy color cover. Mint condition. Never used. (Regular price: $5.95)---OUR PRICE: $1.95 | |
| 238-U: Sunset Books.--- SUCCULENTS AND CACTUS.1970. A good, basic approach to understanding, by pictures, those strange but loveable plants! Also included are Epiphyllums and Rhipsalis. 134 illustrations (86 in full color). 90 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, 80 pages, softbound. $2.95 | |
| 239-U: Sunset Books.--- CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS. 1978. Another later edition (same book, different title). Softbound. $2.95 | |
| 241-U: Thornber, John James & Bonker, Frances---THE FANTASTIC CLAN - THE CACTUS FAMILY. Macmillan Co., N.Y. 1st Ed., 1932. English. A popularized, but not always accurate account of species of the Southwest. Describes the most important groups of cacti known. charm of the desert land..American desert of the Southwest. 6 color plates; 31 b/w photos, 20 line drawings. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 194 pages. Hardbound. $24.95 | |
| 243-U: Trapp, Carolyn--- THE CACTI OF ZION NATIONAL PARK. 1969. Covers cacti of the area in and around Zion National Park in Utah. Color cover, 16 b/w line drawings, 1 map. 21 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", staple bound pamphlet. $4.95 | |
| 244-U: Van Ness, Martha ---CACTI AND SUCCULENT INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. 1st Ed., 1971. A beginner's book, with good notes on landscaping and container gardening. 34 b/w photos, 24 b/w drawings. 112 pages, 8-1/4" x 8", hardbound w/color dustjacket. $9.95 | |
| 245-U: Venning, Frank O.--- CACTI, A GOLDEN GUIDE. 1st Ed., 1974. Describes approx. 50 genera, 200 species and varieties. Very attractive, softbound pocket-sized booklet with excellent illustrations introducing one to the hobby. Descriptions of genera, name derivations, habitat info., stem & flower info. 200+ color drawings by M. Saito. 160 pages, 4" x 6", softbound booklet (pocket sized). $2.95 | |
| 250-U: Wilson, Dr. Louis J.---BROMELIADS FOR MODERN LIVING. . (circa 1980). 80 pages encompassing over 50 different species of bromeliads, including tillandsias. Included with the color photos is information on cultural and environmental conditions necessary for bromeliads to live in your area. 80 pages, 6 x 9, staple bound w/heavy glossy color cover. Scarce. $7.95 |
