Designed to be used by both gardeners and botanists, this book describes all the 425 species of primula, presenting a major modern revision of this important genus. A description for each species is given together with accounts of its taxonomy, evolution, ecology, distribution, breeding behaviour, variation, hybridization, cultivation and garden history. In addition there are introductory chapters on the history of the exploration and cultivation of the genus, on cultivation, on the evolutionary history of primula, and its special features.
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Dr John Richards is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He is a Committee Member of the Alpine Garden Society, and a past Vice-President of the Botanical Society of the British Isles. He is the author of Plant Breeding Systems (1986).
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Condition: Good. Brigid Edwards (illustrator). This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1600grams, ISBN:9780713470703. Seller Inventory # 9827963
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Brigid Edwards (illustrator). Designed to be used by both gardeners and botanists, this book describes all the 425 species of primula, presenting a major modern revision of this important genus. A description for each species is given together with accounts of its taxonomy, evolution, ecology, distribution, breeding behaviour, variation, hybridization, cultivation and garden history. In addition there are introductory chapters on the history of the exploration and cultivation of the genus, on cultivation, on the evolutionary history of primula, and its special features. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006586603
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edwards, Brigid (illustrator). Only slightest signs of wear, not inscribed. Closed tear on rear of wrapper .Not ex-library Heavy item, may incur some extra postage (at cost) outside UK. Seller Inventory # 001704
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Brigid Edwards (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book - very good. Hardback - picture boards. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations. Seller Inventory # 003190
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Brigid Edwards (illustrator). 299 pp; Excellent book in dust jacket with just a touch of edge rubbing, still a very nice tight clean and attractive book ; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books. Seller Inventory # 87982
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Condition: Good. No Jacket. New edition [2nd edition]. Some damp staining to rear end paper and faintly affecting text block. A highly compressed compendium of cultivated plant names, with countries of origin and dates of first introduction. Generic names are given their derivations, and descriptive botanical terms are concisely defined. English names are cross-referenced to their latin equivalents. xiii, 339, 73, (2) pp. Weight: 1 Language: English Publisher's boards, no dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 16783
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Brigid Edwards (illustrator). 1ST EDITION. FINE COPY IN FINE DUSTWRAP WHICH IS PROTECTED WITH A CELLOPHANE WRAPPER.ILLUSTRATED BY BRIGID EDWARDS. Seller Inventory # 32491