Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. Concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars, are included. Additional chapters cover their cultural history, cultivation, natural history, and distribution.
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"In an age when gardening books brim with ankle-deep information, Begonias is a whole-body experience. If you like begonias, this book has the power to make you fall in love with them."—Elvin McDonald, American Gardener, March 2006 (Elvin McDonald American Gardener )
"Tebbitt ... makes a welcome addition to the horticultural literature with this work, particularly because it concentrates on species rather than hybrids, and description rather than cultivation. ... Over 200 color photos and numerous high-quality line drawings add to the appeal and utility of this work."—G. D. Dreyer, Choice, February 2006 (G. D. Dreyer Choice )
"I cannot omit a mention of twenty-seven pages of glorious color photos, as well as the many informative and delightful sketches scattered throughout the pages. The 'begoniac' should add this fine work to his/her library."—Phyllis Podren, Hobby Greenhouse, June 19, 2006 (Phyllis Podren Hobby Greenhouse )
"Tebbitt ... makes a welcome addition to the horticultural literature with this work, particularly because it concentrates on species rather than hybrids, and description rather than cultivation. ... Over 200 color photos and numerous high-quality line drawings add to the appeal and utility of this work."—G. D. Dreyer, Choice, February 2006 (G. D. Dreyer Choice )
"I cannot omit a mention of twenty-seven pages of glorious color photos, as well as the many informative and delightful sketches scattered throughout the pages. The 'begoniac' should add this fine work to his/her library."—Phyllis Podren, Hobby Greenhouse, June 19, 2006 (Phyllis Podren Hobby Greenhouse )
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Includes concise descriptions, key, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly cultivated species and their most popular cultivars. Additional chapters discuss the cultivation, natural history, and distribution of begonias. Text accompanied by 215 color photos.
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This review is from: Begonias: Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History (Hardcover)
I would give this book top rating if I had had a scientific interest in the history of begonias. I bought it thinking it would have a lot of practical cultivation and propogation tips and it disappointed me in that respect. It's a very thoroughly written and documented botanist's book - not really targeting the home gardener.
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Excellent look at the Begonia family,
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This review is from: Begonias: Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History (Hardcover)
I found this text to be very useful. The scientific classifications, including leaf shape, texture, stem placment and flower formation were introduced in an approachable and engaging manner. The section on pests and diseases that are problems for begonias was very useful. Learning the origin and natural habitat of various begonias really helps with their successful cultivation. I did not find the more scientific aspects offputting at all. The text is written in a way that I found very appealing, and the large number of color photographs make it visually rich. This is a very thorough and appealing look at the amazingly diverse begonia family.I would recommend this to anyone who wants to become more familiar with this fascinating plant family. For those of us with an acknowledged interest (ie, member of the American Begonia Society here) this book is a real treasure.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Good species begonia book,
This review is from: Begonias: Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History (Hardcover)
Great reference for species begonias. Probably more information than the average begonia grower will every use. I was hoping it would include more information on hybrids. Good information about culture and care.
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Despite Begonia's current horticultural popularity, the discovery of the first members of this genus was hardly accompanied by great fanfare. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
spiraled band, placentae axile, creeping rhizomatous perennial, veins palmate, cultivated begonias, joining blade, ovary pale green, placental branches, anther connectives, first begonias, petiole pale green, petiole pink, apex indistinct, bracts deciduous, stipules persistent, two tepals, other begonias, ovary pink, pair obovate, most begonias, short wooly hairs, ovary green, petiole green, few begonias, stipules deciduous Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, American Begonia Society, Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Kew Gardens, Scott Hoover, North America, Montreal Botanical Garden, Central America, Rio de Janeiro, South American, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Edgar Irmscher, Jack Golding, Wageningen University, Biosystematics Group, Costa Rica, Courtesy of National Herbarium Nederland, Species Plantarum, West African, Mark Hughes, New Guinean, Papua New Guinea, Sao Paulo, South Africa, United Kingdom New!
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Despite Begonia's current horticultural popularity, the discovery of the first members of this genus was hardly accompanied by great fanfare. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
spiraled band, placentae axile, creeping rhizomatous perennial, veins palmate, cultivated begonias, joining blade, ovary pale green, placental branches, anther connectives, first begonias, petiole pale green, petiole pink, apex indistinct, bracts deciduous, stipules persistent, two tepals, other begonias, ovary pink, pair obovate, most begonias, short wooly hairs, ovary green, petiole green, few begonias, stipules deciduous Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, American Begonia Society, Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Kew Gardens, Scott Hoover, North America, Montreal Botanical Garden, Central America, Rio de Janeiro, South American, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Edgar Irmscher, Jack Golding, Wageningen University, Biosystematics Group, Costa Rica, Courtesy of National Herbarium Nederland, Species Plantarum, West African, Mark Hughes, New Guinean, Papua New Guinea, Sao Paulo, South Africa, United Kingdom New!
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- Studies in Begoniaceae: I (Agricultural University Wageningen papers) by J.J.F.E. de Wilde in Back Matter
- Flora of Java by C.A. Backer in Back Matter
- The New York Botanical Garden by Gregory Long in Front Matter
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture by Liberty H. Bailey on page 165
- Jelly Roll Morton by Williams on page 241
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