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A comprehensive guide to cultivars and species by Aris G. Auders and Derek P. Spicer.
Publication date: 1st Q 2012
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This two-volume, lavishly and extensively illustrated encyclopedia is a much needed, complete reference book covering all recognised conifer cultivars and species, both hardy and tropical. The 1,200-page work features names,synonyms, and brief descriptions,as well as information about height and spread after 10 years, where known, for over 8,000 cultivars and all 615 conifer species, plus their subspecies and varieties. Apart from the descriptive text, it is illustrated with more than 5,000 photographs, which have been taken especially for this encyclopedia.
The species and their descriptions follow the most recent botanical classification (Farjon, 2010) and the cultivar information has been compiled with reference to the RHS International Conifer Register and Checklist, including as yet unpublished data. There is unique appendix listing all the principle conifer collectors, nurseries, arboreta and individuals responsible for introducing new cultivars over the last three centuries. The book is designed to meet the needs of professional as well as amateur gardeners.
Aris G. Auders, a conifer collector and photographer from Latvia, and Derek P. Spicer, chairman of the British Conifer Society, have been working on this book for 7 years. The authors have been assisted by Lawrie Springate, RHS International Conifer Cultivar Registrar (2004–2009) and Victoria Matthews, RHS International Registrar.
Author and broadcaster Roy Lancaster states in the Foreward: The authors are committed and knowledgeable conifer enthusiasts who have been supported by a wealth of international expertise and experience. The book is claimed to be the most comprehensive account of its kind. Its authors and their helpers have delivered a truly monumental account of a major group of woody plants.
You can find more information, as well as see samples of the encyclopedia at www.coniferworld.com.
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2 volumes
ISBN 9781907057151
Due to be published in 1st Q 2012
This forthcoming Royal Horticultural Society encyclopedia is a much needed reference book on conifer cultivars and species, both hardy and tropical. The two volumes of this extensive and lavishly illustrated 1,500-page work will feature about 8,000 cultivars, over 5,000 photographs and all of the world’s 615 conifer species, plus their subspecies and varieties.
There has been an explosion of new cultivars in recent years and this complete reference book will include at least a short mention of all recognized cultivars and species, including synonyms, descriptions and size after 10 years where known. For the cultivars it will also include finder or originator, date and country of origin.
The species descriptions follow the most recent botanical classification (Farjon, 2010) and cultivar information has been compiled with reference to the RHS International Conifer Register and Checklist, including as yet unpublished data. There is a unique appendix listing all the principle conifer collectors, nurseries, arboreta and individuals responsible for introducing new cultivars over the last three centuries.
The encyclopedia continues the fine tradition of conifer cultivar reference works started by Murray Hornibrook in 1923 and added to every 20–30 years by subsequent conifer specialists.
The high quality photography will show the general appearance of the plants, and in many cases will detail special features. Many were photographed in summer and winter to show colour and texture changes through the seasons.
The book is designed to meet the needs of professionals as well as amateur gardeners. It continues the Royal Horticultural Society's commitment to make the best gardening information readily available to all.
