Seed to Elegance [Paperback]

Kevin Williams (Author, Illustrator), Susan Williams (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2008

What is the true story of the grandeur of the Kentia Palm tree? From where do the palms originate? How did they become so esteemed? Exotic, majestic, queen of palms, the Kentia palm's story involves four centuries of fascination...... Once the highly sought after preserve of aristocrats, Kentia palms are now available to all who seek to enhance their home or business decor. What has made this possible? SEED TO ELEGANCE explains all. Contributions of significant figures from several centuries are clearly developed. Abundant illustrations enhance the compelling text describing the Kentia's life cycle, the history of its popularity, and the modern methods used to to produce and distribute the palms to customers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Vol. 52 (1) 2008 International Palm Society Journal. --William J. Baker. Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK

About the Author

Kevin Williams has been involved with the Kentia Palm industry for over 25 years. He has been a grower and exporter and has traveled the world visiting Kentia Palm growing areas. He resided on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific for 28 years and now resides in Michigan in the USA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Studiomonarchbooks.com; first edition (January 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977512118
• ISBN-13: 978-0977512119
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,221,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mutiny on the Bounty?, January 7, 2009

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Harvest McCampbell "BookWorm" (Hoopa, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seed to Elegance (Paperback)

Who would know that the story of the graceful potted palm began with the Mutiny on the Bounty? The dramatic large feathery leaves of the Kentia palm have plenty of stories to tell. Kevin Williams, formerly of Norfolk Island--from whence these palms originated--tells them all with a flourish. If you already have Kentia palms hard at work improving your indoor air quality and would like some stories to share, or if you are planning to add some to your décor and want to know about their care; this is the book for you. You'll also enjoy the historical photographs, find information on the raising of the palms from seed, and then learn about crafts the Norfolk Islanders make with their leaves. Seed to Elegance has it all.