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AZALEA & RHODODENDRON BOOKS
SPRING 2008
 90577
American Azaleas
by L Clarence Towe. 2004.
Towe covers the 15 Rhododendron species that we know as deciduous azaleas
native to our American soils. At last here is a reference that emphasizes the
beauty and utility of these often fragrant plants in our gardens. The author has
worked with these plants over 25 years, has made some recent introductions and
is more than qualified to remind us of the wealth of plants available right
here. 145 pp, 66 color photos, hardcover $29.95
 90000
Greer’s Guidebook to Available
Rhododendrons
by Harold E. Greer. Third
Edition. 1996. This book features all new color photography and over twice the
number of photographs as in earlier editions. Emphasis in this edition is placed
on important varieties, newer hybrids and species, organized by where they
originate and by their relationship to each other! It contains the same
authoritative text regarding plant parentage, hardiness, size and rating for
nearly 2,000 rhododendron hybrids and species. Handy charts compare the
attributes of the plants to aid in landscaping decisions. It includes advice on
planting, care, diseases, pests and propagation. 228 pp., 500 color photos, line
drawings, charts,
softcover $19.95.
 90614
Hardy Rhododendron Species: A Guide to
Identification
by James Cullen. 2005. Amateurs and collectors
will appreciate the information in this book. This text, intended to be used to
identify 300 species of Rhododendron commonly in cultivation, can also be
used as a library reference for plants people interested in fleshing out their
collections. This text will quickly become a classic reference for anyone
interested in Rhododendron species. 496 pp, illustrations and 175 color photos,
hardcover $49.95
90164
Rhododendrons and Azaleas
by Geoff Bryant. 2001. This covers all
aspects of growing, maintaining and propagation of Rhododendrons. of particular
interest is the coverage of deciduous and evergreen azaleas. This offers a
simple overview for gardeners with many of the best varieties discussed and
pictured. 96 pp., 96 color photos,
hardcover $22.95.
 90031
The Pacific Coast Rhododendron Story: The
Hybridizers, Collectors and Gardens.
Compiled by Sonja Nelson. 2001. This is the illustrated history of the
rhododendron in the Northwest—from it’s discovery in 1792 by Menzies on the
shore of Puget Sound to the founding of the American Rhododendron Society and
the establishment of public gardens. This is the story of the convergence of
both extraordinary plants and extraordinary people, softcover $29.95,
hardcover $39.95.
 90001
Rhododendron Basics:
Growing Healthy Plants
(From Greer’s Guidebook to Available Rhododendrons) by
Harold E. Greer. The title covers the contents of this booklet by Mr. Greer, a
well known rhododendron expert. Included is information on planting
requirements, fertilizing, pests and diseases, non-disease problems, pruning,
and propagation. Numerous color photos, as well as line drawings, accompany the
text. The most frequently asked question is answered: "What is the difference
between a rhododendron and an azalea?" Great for the home gardener and equally
useful for nurseries and rhododendron society chapters. 17 pp., 49 color photos,
7 line drawings,
softcover $3.50
(Postage $1.00). Inquire for quantity rates.
 90006
Rhododendron Hybrids
by Homer
Salley & Harold E. Greer. 1992. Second Edition. Honored by the American
Horticultural Society as one of the 75 Great American Garden Books of the last
75 years. Here is a comprehensive book of the pedigrees of some 5,000
rhododendron hybrids. Along with truss color portraits arranged alphabetically.
Listings of hybrids of uncertain parentage are merged with others to facilitate
easier reference. 442 pp., 592 color plates,
hardcover $59.95.
 90056
Rhododendron Hybrids on CD
by Homer Salley
& Harold E. Greer. 2000. Third Edition. A vast improvement on the ultimate
source of information on rhododendron hybrids! This CD contains nearly 1500
pictures and is equal to 1900 printed pages.
PC or Mac compatible. $34.95.
 90640
Rhododendrons and Azaleas: a Colour Guide
by Kenneth Cox. We are taking preorders
for an expected reprint edition. The Coxs of Scotland have given us some
wonderful books, this is a new one to add to that group. Over 4000 varieties are
profiled in this text. Each description discusses color, plant habit,
cultivation, hardiness. There are also chapters that cover pests and diseases,
maintenance, buying and collecting among other subjects. 240 pp, 1100 color
photos, hardcover $65.00
90063
Satsuki Azaleas for
Bonsai and Azalea Enthusiasts
by Robert C Callaham. 2006. An
attractive reference for the azalea collector. Included are sections on bonsai,
maintenance, collecting and showing specimens and over 100pp of cultivar
descriptions. 233 pp. color photos, softcover $39.95
 90013
Success
with Rhododendrons and Azaleas
by H. Edward Reiley. 2004.
Reiley advises on selecting the best Rhododendron cultivars for any site
based on cold hardiness and heat tolerance. The text has been fully updated for
this revised edition, and presents the latest cutting-edge research. The
indispensable "good-doer" lists have been refined, and a new chapter on North
American native azaleas added. Approx. 348 pp, 110 color photos, 1 map, 27 b/w
photos, 16 tables, 8 line drawings, softcover
$24.9
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