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Poppies
The Poppy Family in the Wild and in Cultivation
In addition to the true poppies of the genus Papaver, the other genera in the poppy family are featured in this profusely illustrated book, including favorites such as Eschscholzia, the California poppy, and Meconopsis, the fabled blue Himalayan poppy.
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Media reviews of this book:
"It is a wonderful book, beautifully illustrated, easy to read, and full of valuable botanical and horticultural information."
—Alpine Gardener, June 2002
"An entertaining and descriptive read."
—Terry Peters, North Shore News, April 3, 2002
"First published in 1993, it concentrated on the species in cultivation, while this new edition adds information on discoveries in the wild, and recent introductions."
—Ann Milovsoroff, Pappus, Fall 2001
"'Poppies' is not a book to page through idly, but a genealogy, biography and history book of the entire Papaveraceae family."
—Jean Starr, Munster (IN) Times, September 1, 2001
"This profusely illustrated publication is not only a feast to the eyes but a valuable source of botanical informantion."
—Deborah Mills, Ventura County Star, August 26, 2001
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
239 pp.
Book dimensions:
6 x 9 in
(230 x 155 mm)
Illustrations:
114 color photos, 38 line drawings
ISBN-13:
9780881922325
ISBN-10:
0881922323
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