Editorial Reviews
Review
Betty Oppenheimer Sequim Lavender Festival Magazine : For anyone who wants to delve deeply into lavender, this book is a must-have.
John E. Bryan Gardening Newsletter : The colored illustrations are superb.
Kathy Schlosser Sassafras Thymes : The Genus Lavandula deserves a spot on your bookshelf and will add immensely to your enjoyment of this fragrant plant.
Katherine Schlosser Native Plant News : Those interested in a thorough, understandable exploration of a plant genus need look no further than The Genus Lavandula.
Malcolm McGregor Journal of the Scottish Rock Garden Club : All round this is a wonderful book, beautifully produced.
E. Charles Nelson Irish Garden Plant Society Newsletter : This is likely to be the 'last word' on lavender!
Plantsman : A beautifully illustrated and detailed monograph of the genus Lavandula that is certain to become a standard work of reference.
Cleveland Plain Dealer : This is an invaluable reference for serious gardeners.
Carol L. Noll American Reference Books Annual : The many illustrations, both black and white and color, are as finely detailed as the text.
John Akeroyd Plant Talk : This book should appeal to a broad readership ... a solid compendium of knowledge for years to come.
Andrew Van Hevelingen Herb Companion : A "hefty" book, this monograph is a rich tome of information.
G. D. Dreyer Choice : It should set the standard for such academic horticultural treatments for years to come.
Jekka McVicar Garden (Peterborough) : In all, this book can only enhance our understanding and appreciation of Lavandula .
Caroline McCullagh Let's Talk Plants : The authors write that they are "acutely aware" that there is more work to be done on the genus Lavandula, but after seeing this book it's hard to imagine what is left.
Dorothea Bedigian Plant Systematics and Evolution : A magnificent reference work that will give pleasure to botanists, perfumers, aromatherapists, growers, and gardeners... offers superb value and wide-ranging information.
Book Description
Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus Lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, presenting their taxonomy, distribution, and the history of their cultivation. With several useful appendices, as well as chapters on cultivation, propagation, and pests and diseases, The Genus Lavandula is a comprehensive and authoritative account of this important genus. Exquisite paintings from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, complement the text.
The Genus Lavandula
The Genus Lavandula,Tim Upson,Susyn Andrews,Timber Press,0881926426,Flowers - General,Flowers - Perennials,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Herbs,Life Sciences - Horticulture
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