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Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Two Volumes)

Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Two Volumes)

by D . M . Van Gelderen (Author), J.R.P.VanHoeySmith (Author)

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    Hardcover 1996

    $34.61
Synopsis

This magnificent pictorial encyclopedia includes not only the latest cultivars but also rarities such as Wollemia nobilis, recently discovered in Australia. From towering redwoods photographed in their coastal habitat to recent dwarf varieties so popular in small gardens, conifers are presented in all their astonishing diversity.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 706
 Edition: Upd Sub
 Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 30 Sep 1996
ISBN 10: 0881923540
ISBN 13: 9780881923544

Media Reviews
Conifers is an absolute must for anyone with a horticultural library. This visual dictionary, which represents a monumental amount of travel, thought and aesthetic appreciation, contains 1,180 color photographs of common and rare needled evergreens.
This is a scrumptious atlas for all lovers of gymnosperms.
The wildest dreams of conifer fanciers, all displayed in clear prose and in gorgeous photographs!
It's the only book of its kind. -- Charlene Harris American Conifer Society Bulletin (01/23/2000)
It is a must for all conifer enthusiasts and is likely to remain a standard reference for years to come.
The best reference work on the subject to appear in recent times. -- Ann Lovejoy Horticulture (02/01/2000)
A tantalizing overview of nearly 1,200 evergreens now in cultivation. -- Linda Yang New York Times (10/01/1986)
An excellent book for gardeners, landscape designers, nursery professionals, and all who like trees. Stunning effort!
An authoritative reference book that scores full marks in beauty and utility. -- R. F. Sutton Forestry Chronicle (02/01/1987)
Conifers is an extremely thorough and well-illustrated book that will be a great asset to landscape architects and horticulturists.
This without a doubt is one of the most nicely done pictorial dictionaries available. -- Richard R. Faltonson Wood and Fiber Science (01/01/1998)
This is the type of book that tree lovers, gardeners, horticulturists, landscapers, birders and naturalists relish as an essential reference. -- Donald Heintzelman Naturalist's Niche (12/31/1999)
Serious conifer students, libraries, landscape architects or just plain evergreen lovers will enjoy the hundreds of color photos that make this book a fascinating addition. -- Dale Langford Rocky Mountain News (12/27/1986)
This book contains the most comprehensive collection of conifer photographs ever placed between two covers-over 1180 in all. Forest geneticists and conifer enthusiasts will find the well-illustrated species variants of great interest.
Conifers is an absolute must for anyone with a horticultural library. This visual dictionary, which represents a monumental amount of travel, thought and aesthetic appreciation, contains 1,180 color photographs of common and rare needled evergreens.
The best reference work on the subject to appear in recent times. -- Ann Lovejoy, Horticulture, February 2000
A tantalizing overview of nearly 1,200 evergreens now in cultivation. -- Linda Yang, New York Times, October 1, 1986
Serious conifer students, libraries, landscape architects or just plain evergreen lovers will enjoy the hundreds of color photos that make this book a fascinating addition. Dale Langford, Rocky Mountain News, December 27, 1986
The best reference work on the subject to appear in recent times. --Ann Lovejoy, Horticulture, February 2000--Ann Lovejoy Horticulture
Serious conifer students, libraries, landscape architects or just plain evergreen lovers will enjoy the hundreds of color photos that make this book a fascinating addition.--Dale Langford Denver Rocky Mountain News
A tantalizing overview of nearly 1,200 evergreens now in cultivation. --Linda Yang, New York Times, October 1, 1986--Linda Yang The New York Times