Fern Grower's Manual: Revised and Expanded Edition
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Ferns are truly ancient plants, having existed on Earth for millions of years. With approximately 12,000 species of ferns, their array is staggering-- from the red and gold Cinnamon Fern to the shimmery Silver Tree Fern to the lushly green Oriental Chain Fern. Upon discovering the sheer number of fern species, a person interested in growing ferns might be just a bit overwhelmed. While many just pick up a fern at their local nursery, and hope their new household addition makes it through the night, others feel compelled to delve more deeply into the secret life of ferns. For the latter types, Fern Grower's Manual is a treasure trove.
This hefty volume (over 600 pages!) offers an encyclopedic treatment of some 700 species of ferns. Each is described in concise and accessible language, including a physical description, detailed pen-and-ink illustration, care and environmental requirements, geographical information, information on related species, and more. Authors Barbara Joe Hoshizaki (president of the American Fern Society) and Robbin C. Moran (associate curator at the New York Botanical Garden) provide useful information on how and where different types of ferns thrive, explore potential problems, and offer guidance on cultivating ferns indoors and out. First published in 1975, this book is a testament to the enduring popularity of ferns in our culture. This revised edition is significantly expanded, including information on almost twice as many fern species as the first, as well as more extensive and detailed illustrations and a section of color photographs.
While the book presents far more information than the average home gardener might ever want to know about ferns, the thoroughness of this substantial tome is unlikely to disappoint true pteridophiles (fern lovers). --Robin Donovan
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Sue Olsen Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin : Both [authors] share a special enthusiasm for tropical ferns, one of the Manual's strengths. I've never seen a more complete treatment of Platyceriums—staghorns.
Dr. Kim Korean Fern Journal : [Makes] it easy to identify and get the names of ferns...I recommend this book to not only fern growers but also students and professionals who are studying ferns.
Shade Gardening Gazette : Contains a treasure trove of information.
Pamela Lord Gardener for the Prairies : What detail! . . . It is easy to comprehend by the amateur—me. . . . I love owning this book.
Leonard Perry Perry's Perennial Pages : Whatever region you live in, if you want to know more about ferns--the different ones from hardy to tropicals, indoors or outdoors, their culture, and much more--you should consider this very useful and readable reference.
American Rhododendron Society Journal : It is a plant resource book in the best sense of the word.
Pacific Horticulture : Clearly the result of a lifelong passion for ferns, this is a serious tome, academic in the degree of detail presented, but written for anyone with an interest in growing, studying, or simply enjoying ferns.
Marty Figley Michigan Observer and Eccentric : Look no futher – this is the book for people who like the texture, colors, forms and gracefulness of hardy, semi-hardy, or tropical ferns and who want to know just about everything about these plants.
Bruce W. McAlpin Fiddlehead Forum : The best fern horticultural book written in the United States. . . . Beginners can easily use it, but it is also encyclopedic, and hence, will appeal to fern experts as well. This book is a great and worthwhile contribution to fern horticulture.
Lori D. Kranz American Reference Books Annual : An updated and expanded guide to growing more than 700 species, from 124 genera. . . . With its vast plethora of illustrations, [this book] is a one-stop source.
Adirondack Life : An ideal botanical bible . . . so thorough you'll have enough fern fodder to guide you through just about any structural, historical, planting, propagating, cultivating, troubleshooting or pest- and disease-related question imaginable.
Norio Sahashi Nippon Fernist Club : The book has academic credentials but the information is also practical.
Catharine W. Guiles Botanical Thymes : One of the most valuable books for the fern grower.
National Gardener : This book is for reference and also for finding bits of information not usually found elsewhere.Excellent black and white drawings show pertinent details.
Avant Gardener : Timber Press is doing a great service with new editions of Fern Grower's Manual.
Parkland Press : By far the most important and informative home reference for fern-growing hobbyists.
Plant Talk : A great book for people who want to grow and identify different ferns and their allies.
John van de Water Newark Star-Ledger : It is overwhelming in both content and weight.
R. Cox California Garden : A book written for those with a serious interest in ferns, it also would be helpful to beginning fern enthusiasts. The format and chapter titles remain (from the first edition) but the wealth of information added is truly staggering.
Patricia A. Taylor Trenton Times : An excellent reference book.
Phyllis Bates Botanically Correct : Fern growers say this is "our book" – the place to look for information, inspiration, and pleasure.
Martin Page Water Gardening : Has considerable relevance for British gardeners.
Judith I. Jones Fiddlehead Forum : It is difficult to know where to begin extolling the merits of this hefty tome. . . . The new volume is sheer serendipity for all pteridomaniacs.
John E. Bryan Gardening Newsletter : Here in one volume of over 600 pages, with 50 color photos and over 800 super line drawings, is a book all interested in ferns should have.
HortIdeas : A true classic, superbly brought up to date!
Martin Rickard Garden (Peterborough) : Any enthusiast for tropical-effect gardening or warm temperate ferns, as well as staff at major botanical gardens will find it indispensable.
Rudolf Schmid Taxon : Will prove essential to all persons in the northern hemisphere who love to grow pteridophytes.
Joan Citron Southern California Horticultural Society Newsletter : A most unexpected gift. And...This is an impressive and well thought-out reference and will be a pleasure to consult for all who have an interest in ferns.
Choice : An excellent horticultural resource for those who specialize in growing ferns.An impressive work and an epic volume that will not soon be replaced.
R. Cox California Garden : A book written for those with a serious interest in ferns, it also would be helpful to beginning fern enthusiasts.
Barbara Parris Fern Research Foundation : I can heartily recommend this fine book...As a reference book it will be a staple of the fern library in the manner of its much loved predecessor.
Rolla M. Tryon Rhodora : A rich source of material on all aspects of growing these plants.
C. Colston Burrell Horticulture : This book opened my eyes to the diversity of ferns worldwide. . . . Fern Grower's Manual is an authoritative reference that is sure to remain at the pinnacle of fern literature for decades to come.
Fern Grower's Manual: Revised and Expanded Edition
Fern Grower's Manual: Revised and Expanded Edition,Barbara Joe Hoshizaki,Robbin C. Moran,Timber Press,0881924954,Ferns, Ornamental,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Ornamental Plants,Shade,Techniques,Gardening: plants,Specialized gardening methods
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