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These tropical frogs require special attention regarding diet and protection against parasites. All aspects of animal care and maintenance are discussed in this fact-filled volume. Books in the Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guide series present basic information on reptiles and clear instructions on reptile care. Each book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding. Despite their compact size, books in this series are packed with valuable information for hobbyists and are filled with illustrations of high quality. Each book has 50-to-75 full-color photos, line art, bibliography, and an index.
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English Drinking Glasses, 1675-1825 (Shire Albums)
L. M. Bickerton
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Many gardeners first fall in love with these lavish blooms and extravagant foliage in wintertime, when little else grows with such abandon. Then the affair continues with the discovery of the full range of delightful year-round perennials, including the new strains coming out each year, some for shade, others for sun. Start your romance with the snow-white purity of the Christmas rose, then expand to the variegated Lenten rose, before trying your own year-round hybrids.
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pictortial guide to perennials.......2003-07-31
This is definitley the best book I have found on perennials. Contains many pictures that help me to identify plants. I recommend it most highly.
Review of the Pictorial Guide to Perennials.......2001-07-12
I have used this book over and over again...it is fantastic! A great collection of information. One of benefits that I appreciate is that the book assists you in pronoucing the names of the plants!! This book is one you will want around for a long time to come!!! If you are a gardner this is a must have book!!
Pictorial Guide To Perennials.......2001-02-10
This fine book conjures up thoughts of those "wish list" seed catalogs that many of us received in the heyday of gardening. The book is designed around making it easy to select, prepare, grow and care for any of the 800 plants discussed. As any avid gardener knows, planning for spring begins the day of the first frost. And to this end, the Pictorial Guide To Perennials is an excellent way to get through the doldrums of a Midwest winter. Accurate color printing of the photos and concise yet informative plant descriptions combines for an easy-to-use format not found in other gardening books. The writing style quickly leads the reader to where they want to go - be it shade gardens or soil preparation. Quick references in the section dividers enables most anyone to find the right plant for their planting climate zone, no matter what the level of sun their yard receives. Well researched and referenced back to both University experts and renowned perennial plant propagators. Read it for the information, or of the fantasy that one day you will have such wonderful plantings as pictured in the book, if only you follow all of the instructions! Good value for the quality received
Pictorial Guide To Perennials.......2001-02-10
This fine book conjures up thoughts of those "wish list" seed catalogs that many of us received in the heyday of gardening. The book is designed around making it easy to select, prepare, grow and care for any of the 800 plants discussed. As any avid gardener knows, planning for spring begins the day of the first frost. And to this end, the Pictorial Guide To Perennials is an excellent way to get through the doldrums of a Midwest winter. Accurate color printing of the photos and concise yet informative plant descriptions combines for an easy-to-use format not found in other gardening books. The writing style quickly leads the reader to where they want to go - be it shade gardens or soil preparation. Quick references in the section dividers enables most anyone to find the right plant for their planting climate zone, no matter what the level of sun their yard receives. Well researched and referenced back to both University experts and renowned perennial plant propagators. Read it for the information, or of the fantasy that one day you will have such wonderful plantings as pictured in the book, if only you follow all of the instructions! Good value for the quality received
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Bring it Back.......2000-03-14
Perennial Gardening (American Garden Guides) is one of my favorite garden books. It is concise, accurate, extremely well illustrated,and does not confuse the reader with excessive information. I am a horticulturalist and the Head Grower for a 60 acre wholesale container nursery. I have been responsible for growing perennials for over 20years. Often I am ask to speak to retail customers or the general public. This is my most highly recommended book for people first starting to develop a perennial Garden.
Well organized and easy identification of plants........1999-04-08
I am on my 6th week with this book from my local library. I can't get enough. I have read many books and magazines and this book is well organized and has great clearity and easy access for plant descriptions. I highly recommend getting a copy from your library and checking it out for yourself. I hope these reviews will help bring this book back around for the gardeners who want a good book to add to their collection.
Very informative and easy to use........1998-08-07
I have this book and keep it handly for reference year round. It gets a lot of use in the spring & fall, when I need a quick brush up on what to move or divide and when. I have recommended this book to many of my gardening friends. I hope at least some of them got a copy. I know many more who want a copy.
Get this book back in print..........1997-12-27
Actually, I have't read this book because book stores don't carry it. It is out of stock and nobody can get it. I know it's a good book, though, because it is part of The American Gardening Guide series. I have the Annual Gardening book in this series and it is very well organized and informative. I would dearly love a copy of Perennial Gardening. I hope a book distributor will read this, and due to the fact that it just so happens they still have a copy in stock, they contact me at my email address below.
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My favorite source of information about perennials!.......2006-01-26
Anyone who loves perennial plants should own at least one perennial plant encyclopedia. I highly recommend this 'Encyclopedia of Perennials' by Christopher Woods. This book does not concentrate on pictures, although there are enough photographs to give you an idea of what at least one plant species in each genus looks like.
The listing for each plant genus includes information about cultivation, landscape use, and propagation. After each genus listing, the book offers a wealth of information about the many plant species within each genus of plants. Information for each species includes the common name, the plant's origin, height and spread, description, and zone hardiness. Many cultivars (cultivated varieties of a species of plant) are also listed and described.
As an example, after the general information about Penstemon, seven species are listed and described. One of the species entries reads:
"P. digitalis. Eastern United States. Height 3 ft; spread 2 ft (90 x 60 cm). An erect, clump-forming plant native to open meadows, with elliptic to broadly lance-shaped basal leaves becoming narrower and smaller up on the flower stem. Spikes of bell-shaped, white flowers sometimes flushed pink are produced in early summer. This is a variable species. 'Husker Red' has purple-red leaves, red stems, and white-flushed purple flowers and is a highly desirable cultivar. In general, this species and its cultivar are far easier to grow in hot and humid climates than their western relatives. Zones 3 - 9."
I enjoy the author's style. Christopher Woods provides no-nonsense descriptions, such as his warning about the Houttuynia: "An effective but sometimes ugly groundcover for wet sites, where it can become almost impossible to eradicate. Be warned!"
I have found 'Encyclopedia of Perennials' to be an excellent source of information. More than once, it has prevented me from purchasing a plant with which I would not be happy, and it has also encouraged me to seek out plants that otherwise, I would have passed by!
This book has information on seemingly every perennial.......1999-10-23
Each time I need information about a perennial, I find this book has a listing for that plant. I can't say that about any other perennial reference book that I have used.
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Newly revised, this third edition of Heritage Perennials' 'Perennial Gardening Guide' provides concise descriptions of over 1,000 varieties of perennials, hardy ferns, ornamental grasses and herbs. This edition greatly expands the second, by adding hundreds of new photographs and recently introduced perennials and grasses.
Published by one of North America's leading growers and producers of perennials, the book is an authoritative, yet easy to read and enjoy, guide to perennials and other herbaceous garden plants. The book provides a basic introduction to perennials, ferns, grasses and herbs, and then goes on to list and describe many of the varieties available to gardeners in North America today. Plants are described as to their best locations, height and spread and bloom time, along with special use attributes. Basic information regarding pests and diseases, as well as winter protection and pruning, etc. is provided where needed.
Over 530 full color photographs are included, which simplifies plant selection and identification. Comments from numerous gardeners and professional horticulturists, along with the author's biases and personal observations add interest and a lighter touch to this reference book. An index helps to match Latin to common names, as well as cross referencing older and newer Latin names.
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A 'carry to the nursery' book.......2002-06-05
I take this book to the nursery for its succinct descriptions of all you need to know before you purchase a new plant. You can select plants knowing their habits (good and bad) and know if they will do well in your region. Illustrations are well selected and the pages on Hostas are a delight. This is the most useful book on perennials I have purchased so far.
A great deal of information very fast........2000-10-28
My aunt gave me a copy of this book, which has everything you need to know about perennial gardening in a colorful book that is just 144 pages. It is power packed with information on having the best garden no matter where you live. Whenever I have a question about life's mysteries, I go to my aunt. She's never failed me!
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An encyclopedic book, designed for the wide range of American climatic and cultural conditions. Includes 400 classes and 3000 species of cultivated varieties and hybrids. 360 full-color photos. Just published in '89, this is already a backlist bestseller
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An Excellent Foundation..........2000-02-24
This excellent book is one of my plant "bibles." Good photographs and good character and cultural information for a broad range of garden perennials. It could be even BETTER, as it is slipping out of date (more than 10 years!). Time for a good revision, not just a reprint. This superb foundation should be invested in and built upon by the publisher. I own 5 copies and also give copies as gifts. I'd renew all of them if more current varietal information were included...
Excellent and Comprehensive Reference.......2000-02-12
I have owned this book for ten years and probably use it at least ten to fifteen times a year. I have given several as gifts and frequently hear positive remarks about the book years later from the recipient. A very comprehensive reference that will not disappoint.
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This pioneering textbook details how construction drawings are used to implement the construction process. It offers an overview of construction drawing basics as well as thorough coverage of standard construction sequence, including site work,foundations, structural systems, and interior work and finishes.
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Great primer for students, architects, and engineers.......2004-06-28
Bisharat's book is a must for any student (experienced technician or school neophyte) of the design and construction process. It is well illustrated, factual, and accurately explains how the architect /engineer's ideas get transferred to paper and then into reality.
Construction Consultant.......2004-06-11
If you are a student, a craftsperson, superintendent, manager,or designer-this book should be open on your desk (and not on your bookshelf).
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Building construction details: Practical drawings
Hans Banz
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Practical dynamo building,: With detail drawings and instructions for winding
La Motte C Atwood
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