- Hardcover: 344 pages
- Publisher: Timber Press; illustrated edition edition (15 Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0881926396
- ISBN-13: 978-0881926392
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 18.6 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 599,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It's a wonderful book for an amateur as well as a professional grower. -- N. Thomas Strnad Ohio Landscapers Association Newsletter 20040621 An outstanding book. -- Veronica Read National Gardener 20040730 Veronica Read...sets out to inspire us to grow amaryllis. -- Henry Fieldseth Friends School of Minnesota 20040901 A magnificent book...deserves a place in your library. -- Charles Hardman Herbertia 20040901 Veronica Read has an infectious and unstoppable passion for these potted princesses -- Graham Andrews View 20040805 Pioneering. Bookseller 20040409 More than 100 photos add a stunning dimension to the author's 296-page work of artistic prose. -- Graham Andrews North Devon Journal 20040805 Hippeastrum is an impressive and strongly recommended specialized addition for personal gardening, professional horticulture reference collections. Wisconsin Bookwatch 20041021 Clear, concise, and easy to read, the author writes with a distinctive style, which is enjoyable and refreshing. The author's passion for this group is obvious as well as contagious. -- William Johnson E-Streams 20041116 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 20041118 I highly recommend Read's book for a fascinating read and an excellent overview of this important genus. -- Charles Hardman Bulb Garden 20041130 This is a well-produced and informative book that should answer all questions on these glamorous plants. -- E. N. Plant Heritage 20041228
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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. Published in association with the Royal Horticultural Society as part of our "Plant Collector Guide" series, this book for gardeners describes the astonishing range of hybrids now available and explains how to get the best results from these rewarding plants. A wealth of practical advice accompanies the plant descriptions, including a specially formulated growing medium used by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, an effective 'hot water treatment' for pests, and essential advice on feeding, watering, and lighting.
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The true identities of the South African Amaryllis belladonna Linnaeus and South American Hippeastrum Herbert have attracted the attention of eminent European and North American botanists and taxonomists since their introduction into European cultivation in the mid 18th century. Read the first page
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The true identities of the South African Amaryllis belladonna Linnaeus and South American Hippeastrum Herbert have attracted the attention of eminent European and North American botanists and taxonomists since their introduction into European cultivation in the mid 18th century. Read the first page
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More (and less) than you want to know, 20 Feb 2006
By Loren - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hippeastrum - the Gardener's Amaryllis (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) (Hardcover)
Timber Press's horticultural books always present beautifully: glossy paper, colored plates, and densely-packed text that makes you think you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about a particular plant family. Many appear to be written by British horticulturalists associated with some Royal garden or another. And, many appear to be written FOR other British horticulturalists of some Royal garden or another. I was excited to get this book, because I love hippeastrums; but I found many pages that I needn't spend much time on, such as long descriptions of research and researchers in countries around the world. As for learning more about how to grow them, you'll glean a few ideas, but unless you have a tissue culture laboratory, a climate-controlled greenhouse, and access to all the soil and chemical products that are available in the UK (or only given by their UK name or description), you'll probably not do much with the rest of the cultural information.
I've looked over a number of the Timber Press plant guides, and this one seems to be typical of their presentation. The pictures are a joy to look at. But these books are often heavy on varieties and products that the average person will never come across, even in the age of the internet. I'm not saying they'll not be valuable to someone; only that I find they don't live up to their promise to me, and I suspect to most average plant lovers.
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Dedicated to the hybrids of this popular indoor plant, 12 Oct 2004
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hippeastrum - the Gardener's Amaryllis (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) (Hardcover)
Hippeastrum: The Gardener's Amaryllis by Veronica M. Read is a 344-page compendium dedicated to the hybrids of this popular indoor plant (commonly called amaryllis) that exhibits flamboyant blooms during dark winter months. An internationally recognized expert who draws upon more than ten years of personal experience, Veronica Read explains how gardeners and horticulturalists can get the best results from their efforts with a wealth of plant descriptions (including more than one hundred beautiful, full color photographs), practical advice, specially formulated growing medium used by the Royal Botanic Gardens, propagation instructions, and even an effective hot water treatment for pests! Hippeastrum is an impressive and strongly recommended specialized addition for personal gardening, professional horticultural reference collections.
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A nice book, though not a photo catalog, 16 Jan 2007
By O. Kuzmina - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hippeastrum - the Gardener's Amaryllis (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) (Hardcover)
This book is a nice book for those who like Hippeastrums. I ordered it hoping to get a photo catalog of all hybrids (as they were listed in the index). However, for each of hybrids there is only text information (though rather full), but no photos. There are also some nice photos in the colourful middle of the book with some rare varieties and hybrids.
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