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Cacti: The Illustrated Dictionary [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0881924008
  • ISBN-13: 978-0881924008
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Title Misrepresents Focus on Globular Species, January 16, 2000
By Jennifer Hamilton (Southern California) - See all my reviews
While this is an excellent identification resource for globular cacti, the title suggests it covers the broader cacti species ~ which it does not. Unfortunately, its companion guide "Succulents-An Illustrated Dictionary" is also an excellent identification resource, but does not cover the balance of the cacti species either. I anxiously await full coverage of the cacti species.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Only the Globular Species Examined, October 20, 1998
By Tommie Pennebaker (West Columbia,Texas, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This is a good encyclopedia of the globular species of cacti, but unfortuately, this is as far as it goes. The photos are good and precise. Another aspect to look at is that none of the column cactus are listed. Also, the measurements and expected size of the cactus plants are not detailed, so you just have to look and guess. I also wish that the measurements were in inches instead of the metric system. After all is said and done, this could be a good starting point for the very amateur cactus enthusiast!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pictorial dictionary, September 27, 2000
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This book provides pictures of most of the small globular cacti. It is excellent for identification of your plants, determining which plants interest you and what those plants in a nursery catalogue look like. It has a short desciption of each plant and its place of origin which may help with cultivation if you know the conditions in that area. It does not cover the columnar cacti or the opuntias so if these are your interest then this book may not be for you. Otherwise, I find it to be amoung the most valuable book in my collection since I am only interested in the appearance of my plants. It allows me to choose which cacti are the most interesting in appearance so I can order them from cactus nurseries.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A special illustrated dictionary for cacti-fans
I'm a collector and I confess that this is a really fantastic book.
If you like cacti, I think you shouldn't miss this illustrated dictionary. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chiara Vatteroni

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and helpful
I have really enjoyed looking at all the different plants in this book. It has helped me identify plants I already owned as well as add to my wish list of exotic plants I want to... Read more
Published on May 23, 2007 by Cindy K. Fretwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary for the New Collector
People that have an extensive collection of cacti reference material either don't need this book or, likely, already have it! Read more
Published on January 31, 2007 by Desert Gardeners

5.0 out of 5 stars CACTI: THE ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY
SUPERB COMPACT REVIEW OF A VERY BROAD SPECTRUM OF CACTI TO HELP ANY SERIOUS AFFICIONADO OF THESE CRITTERS. Read more
Published on September 24, 2005 by W. Bronston MD

4.0 out of 5 stars in a few words
Very beautiful book, with as much colorfull pictures as you wish. The title should be "dictionary of globular cacti", because only such species are presented.
Published on August 25, 2005 by MICHAIL KORMPAS

4.0 out of 5 stars Family Album, but who is missing
It is very difficult to find fault in a book that is so comprehensive in what it sets out to achieve, and I have no wish to do so. Read more
Published on October 28, 2004 by J. Chippindale

5.0 out of 5 stars Most complete cactus guide available.
So complete that it does not require a sequel. The Illustrated Dictionary provides hundreds of photographs of foreign, local, and native cacti. Read more
Published on July 7, 2004 by J. Connor

5.0 out of 5 stars Great identification guide!!
This field guide to hundreds of cacti and globular species is one of the best yet. I bought this guide at a nursury selling numerous species. Read more
Published on January 3, 2004 by J. Connor

4.0 out of 5 stars a good solid reference photographically
I've had this book for several years now and have found it to be very useful in identifying some cacti by their appearance alone, as the book is really a photo album with little... Read more
Published on August 2, 2001 by Breck Breckenridge

4.0 out of 5 stars I usually like Timber Press
Pictures in this book are excellent with descriptions that allow for fairly positive identification. Plates are true to color and notations discuss variation in species. Read more
Published on June 7, 2001

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