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Calochortus
Mariposa Lilies & Their Relatives
With their graceful stance, brilliant colors, and intricate markings, members of the North American genus Calochortus are among the most dazzling bulbous plants in the world. Yet their mostly undeserved reputation for being difficult to grow has kept them from being known and appreciated by the vast majority of gardeners. By presenting detailed history, distribution, habitat, and observations on cultivation for each species, Mary Gerritsen and Ron Parsons aim to raise awareness of these gems of the American West and to bring them into wider horticultural use. The superb photographs, most taken in situ, vividly illustrate the remarkable variation within the genus and sometimes even within species.
Media reviews of this book:
"Even beginning gardeners will appreciate the inspiring photographs, growing tips, and source guide."
—Marianne Binetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 10, 2007
"This beautiful and informative handbook describes the species, phylogenetic approaches to its classification, its history, and its horticulture. ... Illustrated with Parson's superb photos of the flowers, both the individual blooms and in their native habitat."
—Shannon Hendrickson, SciTech Book News, March 2008
"A botanist's treasure ... a truly complete treatise on the subject."
—Rosemarie Papayanopulos, Gardener's Gazette, December 2007
"A dream book for botanists. Like many Timber Press books focusing on certain genera of plants, it is an in-depth look at the classification, history and distribution of the plants. What makes this a great book for gardeners as well are the cultural tips for each species. ... The photographs are wonderful."
—Jacqueline A. Soule, (Tucson) Explorer, November 21, 2007
"Simply splendid. The photography of this unique genus is among the best I have seen and provides astounding detail to help identify the different species."
—Lara Hartley, Victorville Daily Press, September 9, 2007
Customer reviews of this book:
"A highly recommended book for calochortus lovers!"
—R. H. from Aliso Viejo, California, November 14, 2007
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
232 pp.
Book dimensions:
6 x 9 in
(230 x 150 mm)
Illustrations:
175 color photos, 2 b/w line drawings, 1 color illustrations
ISBN-13:
9780881928440
ISBN-10:
0881928445
About Mary Gerritsen
Mary Gerritsen
Mary E. Gerritsen, PhD, an accomplished cell biologist and pharmacologist, has worked in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries for more than 25 years and is the author of scores of articles in medical journals and textbooks. She lives in San Mateo, California.
Other books by Mary Gerritsen
- Masdevallias: Gems of the Orchid World (hardcover)
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