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Item specifics
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- ISBN
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554072654
ISBN-13
9781554072651
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57071818
Product Key Features
Book Title
Plant Finder : the Right Plants for Every Garden
Number of Pages
992 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Landscape, Reference, Ornamental Plants
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
2.5 in
Item Weight
0.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-298960
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
If heft counts for anything, [this] is the big book of the season ... Yet [it's] surprisingly portable., The ultimate answer to the question, "What could I have in my garden?" ... There is a ton of information contained in this book... [It's] easy to use...and with the book coming from Firefly, the research and illustrations are, of course, impeccable., It is profusely illustrated ... and each section is color coded for easy navigation... This volume can serve as an excellent, quick source for novice and expert gardeners alike., Hard on the heels of their monumental Flora Series, this innovative publisher had senior consultants Tony Rodd and Geoff Bryant produce a more condensed directory aimed mostly at gardeners who work in temperate climates (like us). While the Flora volume came with its own carrying handle and made an oak table groan with all its 20,000 listings and stunning pictures, the Plant Finder has selected only 5000 -- but plants that represent the most popular in our climate conditions. The book is divided into 10 sections covering trees and shrubs; annuals, perennials; bulbs, corms and tubers; grasses, sedges and bamboos; nut trees and other fruits; vegetables and herbs; climbers and creepers; cacti and succulents; orchids and ferns; palms an cycads. Great organization and quality detail to last a lifetime (and then some)., This handy, if hefty, compendium offers a wealth of current information on over 5,000 plants of wide interest to gardeners ... comprehensive ... concise yet detailed entries ... illustrated with excellent color photographs ... This excellent reference source will be a welcome addition to general reference collections and in specialized horticulture libraries. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels., A sort of Petit Larousse for the plant world... an indispensable midwinter reference [and] a useful outdoor planting companion., One gardening book that no gardener (casual or professional) should be without.... A horticultural gem not to be missed., If heft counts for anything, Firefly's The Plant Finder ... is the big book of the season.... Yet... number of pages aside, [it] is surprisingly portable., [If heft counts for anything, [this] is the big book of the season ... Yet [it's] surprisingly portable., Heavier than a sack of potatoes, this nearly 1,000-page plant encyclopedia offers the basic details on practically every garden plant on Earth., A no-nonsense and handy resource for all garden enthusiasts that will help all of us save both time and money., Heavier than a sack of potatoes, this nearly 1,000-page plant encyclopedia offers the basic details on practically every garden plant., Easy to hold and full of information. This is a handy little book to have around. A must have for every gardener., A sort of Petit Larousse for the plant world... profuse illustrations... beginning gardeners as well as plant fanatics may find this comprehensive volume an indispensable midwinter reference for yearly garden planning, as well as a useful outdoor planting companion come spring., The perfect reference for the home plant enthusiast.... Easy-to-use ... The Plant Finder is a no-nonsense and handy resource for all garden enthusiasts that will help all of us save both time and money., Do you have a question about a plant? Chances are you'll find the answer in The Plant Finder: The Right Plants for Every Garden., The Plant Finder" is a no-nonsense and handy resource for all garden enthusiasts that will help all of us save both time and money., This magnificent gardening resource ... helps you plan and appropriately mix and match what should go into your garden -- and what shouldn't., Do you have a question about a plant? Chances are you'll find the answer in The Plant Finder: The Right Plants for Every Garden. This book carries a wealth of information on more than 5,000 plants that are suitable for gardens., The perfect reference for the home plant enthusiast... Especially useful [are] the plant-find selection tables that appear at the start of each chapter., A must for horticultural enthusiasts.... For the quality of the book and complete coverage of plants around the world the price of $49.95 is a steal., Current information on over 5,000 plants of wide interest to gardeners... comprehensive... concise yet detailed entries... excellent color photographs., This magnificent gardening resource ... helps you plan ... what should go into your garden -- and what shouldn't., Here is one gardening book that no gardener (casual or profesional) should be without.... Everything seems to be covered... This outstanding resource is a horticultural gem not to be missed.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
635.9
Table Of Content
How This Book Works Trees and Shrubs Tree and Shrub Finder Table A-Z of Plants Annuals and Perennials Annual and Perennial Finder Table A-Z of Plants Bulbs, Corms and Tubers Bulb, Corm and Tuber Finder Table A-Z of Plants Grasses, Sedges, and Bamboos Grass, Sedge, and Bamboo Finder Table A-Z of Plants Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, and Other Fruits Fruit and Nut Finder Table A-Z of Plants Vegetables and Herbs Vegetable and Herb Finder Table A-Z of Plants Climbers and Creepers Climber and Creeper Finder Table A-Z of Plants Cacti and Succulents Cacti and Succulent Finder Table A-Z of Plants Orchids Orchid Finder Table A-Z of Plants Ferns, Palms, and Cycads Fern, Palm, and Cycad Finder Table A-Z of Plants Index to Plant Names
Synopsis
Felix the cat is back and he is not happy. He keeps being blamed for everything... even when it isn't his fault! Can you see who is causing all the trouble in the garden? The Leapfrog series is perfect for children who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 180 words., "Doing research and making informed choices save the gardener money, work and time. The best plants for a location and a good plan will provide rewards for many years." At almost 1,000 pages, The Plant Finder is big enough to contain 5,000 carefully researched entries on the best garden plant varieties for every zone. Yet it's compact enough to be portable. Kept on the bookshelf or carried to the garden center, it's every gardener's best reference. Based on the material used in the classic "Flora: The Gardener's Bible," The Plant Finder helps every gardener match the latest, hardiest and most favored plants to specific location, soil and climate. The book is organized by major plant groups. Each section opens with a comprehensive plant selection table featuring all the plants in that section and showing, at a glance, all the characteristic growth habits and needs of each plant. Once you identify a suitable plant, you check the extensive entry for a more detailed description. Each description includes notes on origins, cultivation requirements, growth habit, propagation, pests and diseases -- and more. The Plant Finder will be useful to the many thousands of garden and landscape professionals wanting a comprehensive reference. But it will also be a complete resource for the amateur gardener who makes a big investment in new plants every year, constantly changing and improving the garden. This market numbers in the millions, with an annual budget of hundreds of millions of dollars, a passionate interest in gardens, and a strong will to find the best plants and put them in the right place., Designed to be portable this well-illustrated garden reference contains 5000 entries on the best garden plant varieties for every zone. Plant selection tables ease initial selection, descriptions have all the details on growing, pests, origins, and more., Doing research and making informed choices save the gardener money, work and time. The best plants for a location and a good plan will provide rewards for many years. At almost 1,000 pages, The Plant Finder is big enough to contain 5,000 carefully researched entries on the best garden plant varieties for every zone. Yet it's compact enough to be portable. Kept on the bookshelf or carried to the garden center, it's every gardener's best reference. Based on the material used in the classic Flora: The Gardener's Bible , The Plant Finder helps every gardener match the latest, hardiest and most favored plants to specific location, soil and climate. The book is organized by major plant groups. Each section opens with a comprehensive plant selection table featuring all the plants in that section and showing, at a glance, all the characteristic growth habits and needs of each plant. Once you identify a suitable plant, you check the extensive entry for a more detailed description. Each description includes notes on origins, cultivation requirements, growth habit, propagation, pests and diseases -- and more. The Plant Finder will be useful to the many thousands of garden and landscape professionals wanting a comprehensive reference. But it will also be a complete resource for the amateur gardener who makes a big investment in new plants every year, constantly changing and improving the garden. This market numbers in the millions, with an annual budget of hundreds of millions of dollars, a passionate interest in gardens, and a strong will to find the best plants and put them in the right place.
LC Classification Number
SB406.9.P55 2007
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- 0***a (549)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (251)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
- c***m (426)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 06 03, Tues, Received 06/07 Sat to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!