The Tropical Look : An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants
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Orchids : This compendium of nearly 2000 plants is an excellent resource for learning about hundreds of tropical plants and their cultural needs.
Clear Englebert FungShway.com : "The concepts are Brilliant and are very well explained." And..."It stands head and shoulders above all other books in its field. This book would be cheap at double the price."
American Gardener : This new encyclopedia is the most updated guide to these lush plants.
Mike Peters Gardening on the Gulf Coast : Who knew an encyclopedia could be so much fun!
Ethel Fried Manchester (CT) Journal Inquirer : This is an informative guide of nearly 2,000 such [tropical] plants that can add drama and excitement to the garden.
Boston Globe : It's margarita time! If you're looking for a banana that can bounce back from zero-degree temperatures or plants that merely look tropical, this book has them, along with 400 color photographs.
Alice Joyce American Gardener : Gardeners and horticultural professionals alike will find much to be excited about in this expansive and significant resource. Riffle's effort will contribute immensely to the development of many fantastic indoor and outdoor displays around the country.... Timely, comprehensive, and beautifully produced
Marty Figley Garden Spot : Although The Tropical Look is directed for Zone 8 and higher, those of you with greenhouses, or who are adventurous may want to try the unusual as annuals or 'die-back' plants.
Rudolf Schmid Taxon : In the context of the scores of books on horticulture that I own or have seen, Riffle's comprehensive work is 'truly unique.'......What makes this work so unusual is not so much its superb, lavish illustration, 409 color photos (their captions happily with Latin names)... but rather its inclusion of many horticulturally 'obscene' or little-known taxa treated only in the specialist literature......This horticultural encyclopedia is destined to become a classic.
John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger : The essential book for anyone interested in tropical plants.
Lynette Walther Palatka Daily News : One of the most excellent sources for unearthing specific plants and determining whether or not they will suit your needs and growing conditions.
Neil Sperry's Gardens : From Acacia to Zombia, this hefty volume lists basic descriptions for nearly 2,000 plants... and color photographs of many. The author shares his extensive knowledge enthusiastically.
Book Description
Meant primarily for gardeners in USDA zones 8--10, The Tropical Look encompasses most of the southern U.S. and the West Coast. This groundbreaking encyclopedia of lush plants will also be useful to gardeners in other zones who are interested in growing tropical-looking plants (as opposed to strictly tropical plants, which cannot endure a frost) as half-hardy, annual, or conservatory plants.
The Tropical Look : An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants
The Tropical Look: An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants: An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants,Robert Lee Riffle,Timber Press,0881924229,Encyclopedias,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Landscape,Landscape Horticulture,Landscape plants,Ornamental Plants,Reference,Tropical plants,United States
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