Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers

Harry R Phillips

ISBN 10: 0807841315 / ISBN 13: 9780807841310

Edité par University of North Carolina Press May 1985, 1985

N° de réf. du vendeur 391833

Synopsis :

This book, the most complete and expert treatment of wild flower propagation and cultivation to date, offers a sure approach to gardening with native plants while practicing good conservation. Based on ten years of pioneering research at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers features practical, easy-to-follow methods for raising native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisions specific instructions on the propagation and cultivation of plants representing nearly 100 genera of wild flowers, carnivorous plants, and ferns more than 250 illustrations, including 32 color photographs and 3 sample design plans for a perennial border For each species treated, the author includes descriptions of growth habits, flowers, fruits and seeds outstanding ornamental characteristics, flowering and fruiting times detailed directions on the collection, cleaning, storage, and germination of seed information on cultivation and use in the home landscape notes on related species and their propagation The native plants cited as examples are found primarily in the eastern United States. The propagation and handling techniques, however, will be useful throughout the temperate areas of the country.

À propos de l?auteur: The author, the editors, and the illustrator are affiliated with the North Carolina Botanical Garden at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Harry R. Phillips is former curator of native plants, J. Kenneth Moore is assistant director, and C. Ritchie Bell is director emeritus. Dorothy S. Wilbur is programs coordinator for the Garden.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers
Éditeur : University of North Carolina Press May 1985
Date d'édition : 1985
Reliure : Soft Cover
Illustrateur : Wilbur, Dorothy S.
Etat : Very Good