Australian Native Plants

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Collins
Publisher Place: Sydney
Publisher Year: 1981
Edition: Reprint

Description: 448 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is some light shelf wear on bottom edge. Over 140 Colour And Over 300 Black And White Photographs And Line Drawings Which Are Invaluable Guides To Plant Identification, Especially Of The Lesser Known Species.

Publishers Description: Scientific accuracy, sound practical advice and superb illustrations are the key features of this magnificent book. Australian Native Plants provides both the amateur gardener and professional horticulturists with complete information on every aspect of the propagation and cultivation of all the native trees, shrubs and plants that are growing in large and small gardens. it is by far the most comprehensive and detailed book on the subject to date and contains a wealth of information on over 2,500 species: what plants to grow in different climates; plants for special purposes such as windbreaks; plants for particular locations such as rockeries and water gardens; how to cope with pests and diseases, and how to plan and landscape a garden using native plants.There are over 140 colour and over 300 black and white photographs and line drawings which are invaluable guides to plant identification, especially of the lesser known species.All illustrated glossary and detailed index have also been included together with an extensive bibliography. The result is a superb book which is a most significant contribution to Australian horticulture and an indispensable reference for everyone interested in growing native plants.

ISBN: 0002164167