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Brugmansia and Datura : Angel's Trumpets and Thorn Apples by Hans-Georg Preissel and Ulrike Preissel (2002, Hardcover)
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BRUGMANSIA AND DATURA: ANGEL'S TRUMPETS AND THORN APPLES By Ulrike Preissel & Hans-georg Preissel - Hardcover **Mint Condition**.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-101552095983
ISBN-139781552095980
eBay Product ID (ePID)2165151
Product Key Features
Book TitleBrugmansia and Datura : Angel's Trumpets and Thorn Apples
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLife Sciences / Botany, Container, Flowers / General, Ornamental Plants
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreScience, Gardening
AuthorHans-Georg Preissel, Ulrike Preissel
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews100-color photos and textbook style information make this a book for both the hobby gardener and serious horticulturist., Packed into 144 pages are 110 photos and information about mythical perspectives and the realities of growing the plants., Clarifies the distinguishing characteristics between these two genera and shares the rich cultural and historic origins of these often confused plants., More than a 100-color photos and textbook style information make this a book for both the hobby gardener and serious horticulturist., The Preissels have succeeded in producing a reference that makes the gardening world more aware of these unique plants ... The book is a welcome guide to growers and collectors of angel's trumpets., Clarifies the distinguishing characteristics ... and shares the rich cultural and historic origins of these often confused plants., Clearly written for both professionals and amateurs, will become a standard in the literature on these plants.
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal635.9/33952
Table Of ContentPreface Brugmansia and Datura -- what is the difference? Chronology of the separation of the genus Brugmansia Brugmansia Brugmansia -- The magical, medicinal plant Form and structure of Angel's Trumpets How to classify Angel's Trumpets The wild species of Angel's Trumpets Hybrid Angel's Trumpets Are there other species? Angel's Trumpets as a container plant Propagation Cultivation Building a Brugmansia collection Natural changes in Angel's Trumpets Diseases and pests Datura Datura -- Magical, medicinal plant for everyone Form and structure of Thorn Apples How to classify Thorn Apples The wild species of Thorn Apples Are there other species? Cultivation Breeding Diseases and pests Bibliography Sources Index
SynopsisStately Angel's Trumpets -- Brugmansia -- are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years. Datura, sometimes called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell flowers of both varieties -- in white, yellow, pink and red -- are extraordinarily decorative. It's no surprise that Brugmansia and Datura are prized by enthusiasts around the world. This comprehensive guide for North American gardeners features: history and folklore of Brugmansia and Datura the latest information on how to distinguish and classify Brugmansia and Datura form and shape of the flowers and plants -covering all aspects of species, hybrids and varities hybrid Angel's Trumpets and wild species of Thorn Apples building a Brugmansia collection care and cultivation over-wintering, propagation and breeding diseases and pests index, bibliography and nursery sources over 110 beautiful color photographs and numerous illustrations., How to grow datura and brugmansia. Includes history, classification, hybrids, collecting, care and cultivation. Illustrated throughout in color., Stately Angel's Trumpets -- Brugmansia -- are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years. Datura, sometimes called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell flowers of both varieties -- in white, yellow, pink and red -- are extraordinarily decorative. It's no surprise that Brugmansia and Datura are prized by enthusiasts around the world. This comprehensive guide for North American gardeners features: history and folklore of Brugmansia and Datura the latest information on how to distinguish and classify Brugmansia and Datura form and shape of the flowers and plants - covering all aspects of species, hybrids and varities hybrid Angel's Trumpets and wild species of Thorn Apples building a Brugmansia collection care and cultivation over-wintering, propagation and breeding diseases and pests index, bibliography and nursery sources over 110 beautiful color photographs and numerous illustrations.
LC Classification NumberSB413.B76P7313 2002
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