Revered by gardeners since ancient times, when they were brought into cultivation in Asia, magnolias have lost none of their allure. In fact, a steady supply of new magnolias has become available in recent years, from both newly discovered species and newly created hybrids, making the genus a source of greater horticultural excitement than ever before. Though loosely based on the author's 1989 book of the same name, Magnolias is so extensively revised and expanded as to be considered an entirely new book. This highly illustrated survey of the genus includes species and hybrids, extensive information on cultivation and propagation, and more than 150 fine photographs. The appendices list societies, plants for specific landscape situations, plants that have received awards, and places to see and buy magnolias.
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"A valuable reference."
—American Gardener, September/October 2001 (American Gardener )
"Magnolia growers, particularly those living in cooler climates, will find this ... a valuable reference."
—American Gardener, September/October 2001 (American Gardener )
"The charm and beauty of magnolias are shown in the 155 color photographs offering a wider variety of exquisite cultivars than we usually see grown."
—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, December 2000 (National Gardener )
—American Gardener, September/October 2001 (American Gardener )
"Magnolia growers, particularly those living in cooler climates, will find this ... a valuable reference."
—American Gardener, September/October 2001 (American Gardener )
"The charm and beauty of magnolias are shown in the 155 color photographs offering a wider variety of exquisite cultivars than we usually see grown."
—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, December 2000 (National Gardener )
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The Curator of the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, England, presents a thoroughly horticultural approach for the beginning gardener to these beautiful flowering trees.
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The book is a very thorough examination of the genus magnolia, both species and hybrids, with chapters on history, cultivation, propagation, pests and an excellent section on which species and hybrids to choose for your garden.While not for the casual gardener, I found much to recommend to any serious gardener considering an ornamental tree. This is no doubt the authoriative text on the subject and a very interesting read.
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A "must" for the serious horitculturalist and home gardner.,
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Gardeners interested in an in-depth coverage of magnolia hybrids, species, and their care will find this offers all the detail they require, charting the magnolia's culture, characteristics, and history. Magnolias isn't for the casual gardener, but for those devoted to the magnolia in particular and horticulture in general: a recommended pick for any serious horticultural library.
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Outstanding Magnolia References,
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This is a fabulous reference for owners of magnolia trees and all persons considering planting a magnolia at any time in the future. This book will give you detailed information on habit, growth rate and hardiness that is a level of specificity well above most nurseries. My only wish was for more pictures, there seem to be multiple pictures of a few select species but none for the majority of those listed in the book. However, the title includes "A gardener's guide" rather than "Encyclopedia" so I did not feel misled.
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HENRY Compton (1632-1713) was among the great gardeners of his day. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nine tepals, goddess magnolia, jury hybrids, fruiting cones, multistemmed large shrub, three outer tepals, been hybridised, broad tepals, pointed tepals, white tepals, reflexed tepals, inner tepals, narrow tepals, six tepals, most magnolias, many magnolias, multistemmed tree, multistemmed shrub, pyramidal outline, columnar habit, hardiness zone, planting pit, pyramidal tree, flower colour, seed parent Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Isles, Jim Gardiner, North America, United States, Arnold Arboretum, John Gallagher, Professor Joe, New Zealand, South Korea, Sir Peter Smithers, August Kehr, Caerhays Castle, Magnolia Society, National Arboretum, Helmut Orth, George Forrest, Ken Durio of Louisiana Nurseries, Phil Savage of Bloomfield Hills, Royal Botanic Gardens, Royal Horticultural Society, Hillier Nurseries, Todd Gresham, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Ernest Wilson, North Carolina New!
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nine tepals, goddess magnolia, jury hybrids, fruiting cones, multistemmed large shrub, three outer tepals, been hybridised, broad tepals, pointed tepals, white tepals, reflexed tepals, inner tepals, narrow tepals, six tepals, most magnolias, many magnolias, multistemmed tree, multistemmed shrub, pyramidal outline, columnar habit, hardiness zone, planting pit, pyramidal tree, flower colour, seed parent Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Isles, Jim Gardiner, North America, United States, Arnold Arboretum, John Gallagher, Professor Joe, New Zealand, South Korea, Sir Peter Smithers, August Kehr, Caerhays Castle, Magnolia Society, National Arboretum, Helmut Orth, George Forrest, Ken Durio of Louisiana Nurseries, Phil Savage of Bloomfield Hills, Royal Botanic Gardens, Royal Horticultural Society, Hillier Nurseries, Todd Gresham, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Ernest Wilson, North Carolina New!
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- Color Your Garden: The Royal Horticultural Society (Rhs) by Jill Billington on 5 pages
- The British Isles (Cambridge Regional Geography) by A. V. Hardy in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Flora of Japan by Jisaburo Ohwi on page 37, and Back Matter
- The World of Magnolias by Dorothy J. Callaway in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- North American Landscape Trees by Arthur Lee Jacobson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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