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Exotica, series 3: Pictorial cyclopedia of exotic plants from tropical and near-tropic regions

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I have the Series 3 Seventh Edition. It is the best pictorial book on identifying plants that is out and if you are so lucky to purchase one, you will be envied by your fellow gardners. They are scarce and those who have these books treasure them and do not give them up.

I have been searching for this book for 7 years. I could only turn to the libraries and the government Parks Board for reference. So i would very much appreciate if your company could make it available in the market.
It is a brilliant book for reference especially if one is in the industry. I have not come across any books that could come close to Graf's compilation of plants. I am also very interested in his other book Tropica which is also not been made available in the market. So please could i at least order the book from this review column

I bought my version in 1967 and consider it to be the best illustrated horticultural book I have seen. I still have it. It does suffer a major disadvantage in that it is too thick for one volume making it very unstable to read on your lap,the danger being that it's weight will cause it to drop off while you are holding a page. I have not seen Exotica 4 and would appreciate knowing what changes were made if that is possible. I have to be fair though and tell you that I will not be buying. Thankyou.

I am very pleased with the book I purchased, EXOTICA,SERIES 3, from Amazon. I was already somewhat familiar with it as I am a member and VP of the Freeport Garden Club here on Grand Bahama Island.I wished to know the botanical name of most of my horticulture exhibits to save time prior to entering them into our yearly Standard Show. I have since discovered lots of extra information included which have really enhanced my skill, enthusiasm, and knowledge with plants in general.

I have no hesitation in recommending it to interested persons.

I understand there is another book that accompanies this under the same name. I am interested in obtaining.Please send info. if available.

It was approximately 25 years ago when I first encountered this book at my university library (Clemson U). I came across it one day while doing some research. At this time tropical/house plants were becoming the rage. This book, loaded with photos of specimens, showed the incredible variety of plants I was not aware of. I spent a good bit of my study time pouring over the pages and taking inventory of plants. It's worth tracking down to purchase a copy.