The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family (Volume 3 and 4 Bound in One Volume) (v. 2) [Hardcover]

Nathaniel L. Britton (Author), Joseph N. Rose (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1963

Volume 2 of the exhaustive, definitive work covering every cactus in the world. Full botanical descriptions, thorough statement of nomenclature, habitat, detailed finding keys. The one book needed by every cactus enthusiast. Total in set: over 1,275 illustrations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 589 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (June 1, 1963)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486211924
• ISBN-13: 978-0486211923
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,311,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Plants > Cacti & Succulents

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A technical book with a wealth of information, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family (Volume 3 and 4 Bound in One Volume) (v. 2) (Hardcover)

This is really a scientific work, but anyone with a knowlege of "Flora's" will find thier way around these books with ease. Although some of the nomenculture is outdated it is still a "Must" for the serious Cacti Species collector.

8 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hobbyists beware!, February 24, 2000

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Mike Koball (Homosassa, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family (Volume 3 and 4 Bound in One Volume) (v. 2) (Hardcover)

This book and its sister volume are much too technical and verbose for the average hobbyist. The illustrations are poor black and white photographs and/or drawings that are not of much help in identifying cacti that most of us would encounter. The material also seems to be dated, and very, very limited in some areas of general interest, (schlumbergera, for example....) I have found these books to be of little help, and certainly not worth the price....