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Latvian nurseryman Ruksans illuminates the realm of uncommon, alluring flowering bulbs, while chronicling his uncommon plant-hunting forays throughout what he calls the Soviet Empire. Renowned for these intrepid plant explorations, as well as for his expansive knowledge of breeding and growing bulbous plants, Ruksans offers an entertaining narrative that remains instructive. To begin, Ruksans puts forth a thorough and engaging presentation of cultivating bulbous plants, from the merits of growing bulbs from seeds to the use of tweezers for pollination. Going forward, he recounts adventurous travels in the Crimea, Siberia, and Anatolia in fascinating detail, scouring remote regions to search out and collect rare botanical gems, species of crocus, corydalis, and fritillaria among them. Fairly bursting with vivid descriptions, Ruksans' latest effort rewards plant connoisseurs with authoritative horticultural insights and sheds light on the dedicated enterprise of an impassioned plantsman. Alice Joyce
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Fairly bursting with vivid descriptions, Ruksans' latest effort rewards plant connoisseurs with authoritative horticultural insights and sheds light on the dedicated enterprise of an impassioned plantsman. -- Alice Joyce Booklist 20070501 Interspersed with accurate flower descriptions are captivating stories of plant discoveries in native habitats. Ruksans' saga informs, intrigues, and charms the reader with his devotion and passion for these jewels of the underground. -- John Bagnasco Garden Compass 20070901 A very readable book with much valuable information about hardy bulbs. ... Janis has a keen eye for variation. -- Jekka McVicar Gardens Illustrated 20071001 Every now and then ... a book comes along that gives me pause. Part travelogue, part memoir, and part how-to, Buried Treasures by Latvian bulb expert Janis Ruksans is not a book to be skimmed. -- Sara Begg Horticulture 20071101 Here ... the bulb enthusiast will find a little adventure and some horticultural intrigue. -- B. Rowe Choice 20071101 Packed with stories and advice, all written in a conversational tone. It is not a beginner's how-to, but more for the serious gardener wanting in-depth information. More than 300 color plates illustrate flowers and scenery ... will tempt you. -- Susan Smith-Durisek Lexington Herald-Leader 20071020 Tells of contending with corrupt government agents, armed rebels, drunken drivers and even ... the KGB. In the horticulture world today, we have few plant explorers, and after reading his accounts, you will have a greater appreciation of flowering bulbs. -- Russell Studebaker Tulsa World 20071208 Readers will be enthralled. ... This is undoubtedly one of the very finest and most informative books on bulbs ever produced and it will surely stand the test of time. Alpine Gardener 20080118 A fascinating account of bulbs ... the volume will appeal especially to gardeners for the rich variety of unusual bulbs discussed and the wealth of information about growing them. -- Shannon Hendrickson SciTech Book News 20080301 A unique and very different bulb book; and the best bulb book seen in many years. ... Some of the best information about growing bulbs from seed that is currently available. ... Very easy for the average grower to understand. ... This is what is so lacking in bulb books today. -- Deborah Jordan Bulbs 20070701 This is an excellent book and it is a must for anyone with even the slightest interest in bulbs; I can assure you that once you have read how these bulbs came into cultivation you will have a much better enjoyment of these fascinating plants, the places where they grow and the people who introduce them. -- Ian Young Rock Garden 20080201 Contains well-written accounts of the adventures of a modern plant explorer, gorgeous color plates of the author's discoveries, and perhaps best of all, insider tips on how to grow the plants [Ruksans] worked with for nearly a lifetime. -- Jean Starr Munster (IN) Times 20090226
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petal exteriors, good increaser, perennial tubers, deep yellow throat, excellent grower, bulb tunic, nice species, corydalis tubers, very beautiful plant, type subspecies, tulip species, good grower, first tubers, seedling boxes, small bulbils, basal blotch, good seed crop, young bulbs, pure white blooms, dense umbel, lax raceme, bulb crop, few bulbs, very beautiful form, style branches Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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