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With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders are a wonderful addition to any garden. This is the first comprehensive study which enables raeders to descipher the intricacies of lavender identification. Over 200 lavender species and cultivars are described in detail, specifically in Australia, Farnce, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests and deiseases, classification, botanical history and brief descriptions of uses should encourage gardeners to experiment. Combined with original photos and line drawings, this book will not only act as an important ais to lavender enthusiasts but also inspire by revealing the wealth of lavender cultivars that are so adaptable, hardy and dependable.
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103 of 106 people found the following review helpful
not the book I hoped for
9 Mar 2001
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The author, Virginia McNaughton, is a botanist, and this book is lavender from a botanist's point of view. Her descriptions of each variety are long on botanical terminology and measurements, and short on information that would help gardeners choose and grow lavender.
Here is an example of an entry, this one for Lavendula angustifolia 'Maillette': A medium plant (60-70cm) of bushy habit with semi-open, mid-green foliage. Penduncles are long (18-25cm), mid-green and upright. There are usually medium-stemmed laterals terminated with one to three flowers. Spikes are long(12-18cm), cylindric and mostly evenly interrupted, with the base whorl 1-7cm below the main spike. Fertile bracts are large and quite long. Bracteoles are thin (1-2 mm). Corollas are violet-blue (93C), calyces are finely pubescent and green, with the upper half dark violet (86A). A very attractive cultivar raised in France and introduced by Pierre Grosso, 'Maillette' is suitable for ornamental, fragrant and oil purposes.
The first section of the book is useful, with information on propagation, pruning, and diseases. But that is only the first 20 pages. The rest of the book consists of descriptions like the above.
Also the author lives in New Zealand, and there is no information on growing lavender in the various climates of the United States.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
LAVENDERS GALORE
6 July 2001
Format:Hardcover
AT LAST SOME HAS WRITTEN A DEFINITIVE BOOK ABOUT LAVENDERS AND THEIR GROWTH. YES, THIS IS A TECHNICAL BOOK BUT EVEN THE NON BOTANY LOVERS WILL FIND IT EASY TO USE. VARIETIES ARE NAMED, ALONG WITH ALL THEIR OTHER NAMES, PICTURED AND EXPLAINED. AFTER READING THIS YOU KNOW WHY GROSSO AND DILLY DILLY LOOK ALIKE. THIS IS A GREAT REFERENCE BOOK AND THE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS MAKE IT AN IDEAL COFFEE TABLE BOOK. IF LAVENDER HANDICRAFTS ARE YOUR THING, THIS IS NOT THE BOOK FOR YOU
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Lavender: the grower's guide
23 May 2000
Format:Hardcover
From the cover photo to the bibliography many of the questions I had about lavender were answered. Ms. McNaughton explained the different parts of the lavender plant with very clear language and photographs. I found the diversity of color and size captivating and inspiring. The author covered the many sections and cultivars of lavender clearly and in a logical order that was easy to follow. This is a book for the person who wants to have more in-depth knowledge of lavender's identification and diversity. You will be inspired to expand your garden from the more common purples to pinks and whites in various hues. I have several books written about lavender, but this book has become a most welcome and valuable addition.
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