Hippeastrum - the Gardener's Amaryllis (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide S.) - Hardcover

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9780881926392: Hippeastrum - the Gardener's Amaryllis (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide S.)

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ISBN 10: 0881926396 ISBN 13: 9780881926392

Publisher: Timber Press, 2004

Hippeastrum The hybrids of Hippeastrum, also known by gardeners as amaryllis, have long been popular indoor plants, their flamboyant blooms bringing cheer during the dark winter months. This book for gardeners describes the astonishing range of hybrids and explains how to get the best results from these rewarding plants. Full description

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Review:

An outstanding book. -- Veronica Read "National Gardener" (07/30/2004)

A magnificent book...deserves a place in your library. -- Charles Hardman "Herbertia" (09/01/2004)

Veronica Read...sets out to inspire us to grow amaryllis. -- Henry Fieldseth "Friends School of Minnesota" (09/01/2004)

Veronica Read has an infectious and unstoppable passion for these potted princesses -- Graham Andrews "View" (08/05/2004)

This is a well-produced and informative book that should answer all questions on these glamorous plants. -- E. N. "Plant Heritage" (12/28/2004)

It's a wonderful book for an amateur as well as a professional grower. -- N. Thomas Strnad "Ohio Landscapers Association Newsletter" (06/21/2004)

More than 100 photos add a stunning dimension to the author's 296-page work of artistic prose. -- Graham Andrews "North Devon Journal" (08/05/2004)

"Hippeastrum" is an impressive and strongly recommended specialized addition for personal gardening, professional horticulture reference collections.

I highly recommend Read's book for a fascinating read and an excellent overview of this important genus. -- Charles Hardman "Bulb Garden" (11/30/2004)

If you want to know how to grow the perfect "Hippeastrum" or simply need a reference on these exotic blooms then this is the book for you. -- Geoff Hodge "Horticulturist" (11/18/2004)

About the Author:

Veronica M. Read is the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens National Plant Collection Holder of Hippeastrum in the United Kingdom. In 1999 she won a gold medal for her exhibit of South African hybrids at the RHS Westminster Show. She lectures widely to horticultural societies and gardening clubs and has also written for and been featured in various horticultural journals and broadsheets including Amaryllids, The Garden, Herbertia, Kew Friends Magazine, Plant Heritage, the Professional Gardener, the Daily Telegraph, Saturday Telegraph, Times, Independent and The Financial Times.

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