Raymond Evison, world authority on clematis, here provides a fresh look at the genus by focusing on not just the popular large-flowered cultivars but also on the less well known species. A comprehensive plant encyclopedia divided into the distinct clematis groups provides detailed and authoritative descriptions of nearly 375 species and varieties.
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The genus Clematis includes more than 200 species and well over 1,000 cultivars. Only the best-known plants and those that have what Evison terms "gardenworthy merit" are discussed in his insightful book. He begins with a discussion of the plant's habitat, classification, and botany, and follows with chapters on history, cultivation, and propagation. Evison explains the plant's garden uses and suggests some flowers, trees, and shrubs to grow alongside the clematis. A plant encyclopedia gives detailed descriptions of 375 species and cultivars. This definitive guide contains 70 color photographs and 5 botanical illustrations. George Cohen
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Written by clematis authority Raymond Evison and prominently featuring a number of the author's own trademarked introductions, this volume offers superb color illustrations and covers both the popular large-flowering cultivars and the many fascinating species. Expert advice on cultivation, propagation, garden uses, and other topics is followed by an encyclopedia listing some 375 species and varieties. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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A Wonderful Guide to Clematis,
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This review is from: Gardener's Guide to Growing Clematis (Paperback)
The first thing that stands out when you read this book is the great photography and excellent illustrations. Raymond J. Evison guides you through the wonderful world of Clematis by teaching you all there is to know about this beautiful plant. You will learn the history, classification, the different species, and much more.
As Evison states, this book isn't a monograph of the species, but a guide for the gardener. So, it has just enough background information so that the gardener has a good foundation. Even I got a bit lost in the groups section, but it becomes clearer as you get more into the book. I would have liked to see some shots about propagation, planting, training, and pruning, especially in a growing guide, but overall the descriptions and the book as a whole is great. This is not a book for the complete novice, but for the intermediate to advanced gardener.
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This chapter is perhaps one of the most important in the book, as it explains the classification of clematis into groups. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, Magnus Johnson, British Isles, Jim Fisk, New Zealand, Section Flammula, Section Viorna, Ernest Markham, Barry Fretwell, Section Clematis, Jackmans of Woking, Meclatis Section, Percy Picton, Charles Noble, Section Meclatis, Tage Lundell, Ernest Wilson, Section Connatae, Gravetye Manor, Section Atragene, William Robinson, New York, Royal Horticultural Society, Section Fruticella, Section Tubulosae New!
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This chapter is perhaps one of the most important in the book, as it explains the classification of clematis into groups. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, Magnus Johnson, British Isles, Jim Fisk, New Zealand, Section Flammula, Section Viorna, Ernest Markham, Barry Fretwell, Section Clematis, Jackmans of Woking, Meclatis Section, Percy Picton, Charles Noble, Section Meclatis, Tage Lundell, Ernest Wilson, Section Connatae, Gravetye Manor, Section Atragene, William Robinson, New York, Royal Horticultural Society, Section Fruticella, Section Tubulosae New!
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- Gravetye Manor by William Robinson on 4 pages
- Color Your Garden: The Royal Horticultural Society (Rhs) by Jill Billington on page 32
- An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis by Mary K. Toomey on page 20
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