Dictionary of Plant Names

Coombes, Allen J.

ISBN 10: 0881922943 / ISBN 13: 9780881922943

Published by Timber Pr (edition ), 1997

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0881922943-11-6

Synopsis:

Wonderfully useful and complete, this little book includes common name cross-references, geographical distribution, and name origins, all at a bargain price. Pronunciations given are decidedly Britannic, but this seems a trivial matter in a book that fills so essential a need so conveniently.

Review: Its sheer utility will commend it to every gardener. But, beyond that, readers will find it a delightful collection of plant lore, history, places, and plantsmen. a wonderfully concise guide to the morass of botanical and common names. Carry it in your pocket and never again be at a loss for a botanical name. A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook. -- Cynthia Boyd "St. John's Express" (02/28/2004) By far the best gardener's dictionary I have seen to date. -- Ernie Lythgoe "Coastal Grower" (10/01/1987) The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information. -- Lynette Walther "Palatka Daily News" (03/10/1999) "Dictionary of Plant Names" is current, expertly written and-important to gardeners-easy to use. -- Fred Archibald "Frederick News-Post" (11/05/1986) The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens. -- A. Carman Clark "Camden Herald" (03/04/1999) " A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook." -- Cynthia Boyd, St. John's Express, February 28, 2004 " The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information." -- Lynette Walther, Palatka Daily News, March 10, 1999 " The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment ... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens." -- A. Carman Clark, Camden Herald, March 4, 1999 "The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment ... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens."--A. Carman Clark, Camden Herald, March 4, 1999 "The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information."--Lynette Walther, Palatka Daily News, March 10, 1999--Lynette Walther "Palatka Daily News " "A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook."--Cynthia Boyd, St. John's Express, February 28, 2004--Cynthia Boyd "St. John's Express "

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionary of Plant Names
Publisher: Timber Pr (edition )
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good