The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias - Rilegato

MacOboy, Stirling; Mann, Roger

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ISBN 10: 0881924210 ISBN 13: 9780881924213

Casa editrice: Timber Pr, 1998

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Improving on the author's 1981 volume, The Colour Dictionary of Camellias , this brilliantly illustrated encyclopedia offers a description and a color photograph of each of some 1,000 of the world's most popular camellias, meticulously cross-referenced by various English and Japanese names. Species and hybrids are covered, as well as sasanquas, japonicas, Higos, and reticulatas. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias is the definitive illustrated guide to these beautiful and varied flowering plants. Internationally recognized author Stirling Macoboy presents over 1000 of the world's most popular camellias, with every entry illustrated by a color photograph.

The book opens with a chapter on the species that comprise the large and varied genus Camellia. The major species in cultivation are then covered in the A-Z sections: sasanquas, japoncias, and Higos, reticulatas, with a chapter on 'the camellias of the future', the hybrids. Each entry describes the flower type and gives the flowering season, parentage, date of registration, synonyms, and any relevant breeding and historical information. Following these sections is a comprehensive chapter on camellia cultivation.

Hardy and resistant to disease, thriving in shady situations and in containers, camellias reward the gardener with blooms of stunning color and profusion at a time of year when the rest of the garden offers little.

Rich in history, camellias were cultivated in China and Japan for centuries before their discovery by Western gardeners. In the chapter introductions, and in seven feature spreads, the fascinating story of the camellia is told. Many of the renowned oriental cultivars, from which the modern cultivars derive, are described in the book, as are the beautiful formal jaaponicas that were so prized by 19th century Europeans aristocrats. Then there are the triumphs of the modern breeders who are transforming the camellia into forms that will ensure it a preeminent place in gardens of the future.

Whether you are new to the world of camellias, or a fancier who requires a comprehensive illustrated reference, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias is the ultimate guide to 'the queen of the winter flowers.'

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias is the definitive international guide to camellias.

• Over 1000 entries covering sasanquas, japonicas, Higos, reticulatas, hybrids and Camellia species
• Every entry illustrated with a color photograph
• Practical information on camellia cultivation
• Feature pages on the history of the camellia
• The essential reference book for camellia lovers everywhere

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• Editore: Timber Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0881924210
• ISBN 13: 9780881924213
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 304