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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.93409794
Fabric Type: 9780520238480
Fax Number: 1
Legal Disclaimer: 0520238486
Maximum Color Depth: University of California Press
Metal Type: University of California Press
Publisher: 1
Region Code: 287
Total External Bays Free: May 17, 2004
Total Firewire Ports: University of California Press
University of California Press
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
California boasts one of the richest assemblages of native plant species in the world, and among the state's most beautiful flowering plants are its monocotyledons-a large and varied group including lilies, irises, grasses, orchids, agaves, and even palms. Wild Lilies, Irises, and Grasses, created under the auspices of the California Native Plant Society, tells how to grow California monocots in the garden. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and line drawings, the book contains valuable information on exactly which species are best adapted to garden conditions, how to grow them, and where to obtain them from nurseries and mail-order suppliers. Gardeners can be highly successful with many of California's most exquisite native monocots, and propagating these native plants helps ensure their long-term preservation. Each chapter includes introductory information for gardeners and tips on garden cultivation and propagation, while individual plant descriptions provide greater detail on each species, including its distribution and habitat in the wild, cultural preferences and tolerances in the garden, and features that distinguish the plant from similar species. With its valuable combination of horticultural and botanical information, this book is the perfect introduction to California's monocots. It will inspire gardeners as well as landscape designers, city planners, and others to consider these lovely native species when designing, planting, and approving plans for landscapes in California. Illustrations: 58 color photographs, 74 line drawings, 1 map
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I'm a gardener who loves irises and lilies, and didn't know there were native species I could plant that would thrive in my garden (duh!). I had been buying the usual bearded irises, etc. from local nurseries, but am committed to changing my garden to natives (except for my roses. I am an addict and am not willing to go cold turkey on them unless I find some natives!)
This book has got good pictures, though I wanted more. The authors also very thoughtfully included the conditions most likely ... Read More
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Over a period of almost 20 years, I've read every new and old book on gardening with California Native Plants. For about the last eight of those years, I've been waiting for someone to come out with a worthwhile new book on the subject. I think my waiting is over.
Gardening With California Monocots is a well-written guide to planting native orchids, irises, grasses and other monocots (plants that germinate with a single seed-leaf). The book explains not only where these plants occur in ... Read More
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