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Clivias - by Harold Koopowitz (Paperback)

Name: Clivias - by Harold Koopowitz (Paperback)
Brand: Timber Press (OR)
SKU: 1010723543
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Highlights

Details the history, charms, and horticulatural future of the genus Clivia.
Author(s): Harold Koopowitz
384 Pages
Gardening, Flowers

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About the Book

Looking for a highly prized connoisseur plant? Clivias are easy to grow, tolerant of abuse, and now come in yellow and pastel forms in addition to the familiar orange and red flowers.

Book Synopsis

Details the history, charms, and horticulatural future of the genus Clivia.

Review Quotes

"The first monograph to explicitly describe clivias' horticultural heritage and cultural requirements, with brilliant support by more than 100 of Comstock's breathtaking color photographs. Invaluable information for both the professional and amateur." --Booklist

"Koopowitz has lengthy experience with the hybridization of bulbous plants, making his book authoritative and interesting to read. . . . The main part is devoted to a profusely and expertly illustrated discussion of clivia diversity. . . . Highly recommended." --Choice

"A brilliant new book." --National Gardener

"If you carry lust in your heart for all things chlorophyllous, then the pictures alone in Clivias will drive you mad with desire." --Horticulture

"Through Harold Koopowitz's research and the photographs of James Comstock we are rewarded with multiple exotic and beautiful views of Clivias to entice us into growing them with great pleasure." --National Gardener

"While the words form a rich cake, the photographs are equally rich frosting." --Let's Talk Plants

"This informative and attractively produced book on Clivia and the related but little-known genus Cryptostephanus will be welcomed by many readers." --Orchid Review

"Much has been published on Clivia in the past, but this book is the first in its class that combines all aspects of this group of plants under one cover." --South African Journal of Botany

"The author engages the reader throughout this very thorough treatment of everything anyone would need (or want) to know about Clivia" --Chicago Botanic Garden

"This comprehensive treatment of these unique and beautiful plants is recommended for all collections." --E-Streams

"A practical, comprehensive treatment of the history and biology of clivias." --SciTech Book News

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.56 Inches (H) x 5.55 Inches (W) x 1.07 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.39 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 384

Genre: Gardening

Sub-Genre: Flowers

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Theme: Perennials

Format: Paperback

Author: Harold Koopowitz

Language: English

Street Date: April 2, 2010

TCIN: 1010723543

UPC: 9781604691788

Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-8579

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.07 inches length x 5.55 inches width x 8.56 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.39 pounds

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