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Edward A. McRae

Lilies: A Guide for Growers and Collectors Hardcover – Illustrated, March 1, 1998

by Edward Austin-McRae (Author), John Bryan (Foreword)

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Admired for elegant blossoms and graceful foliage, the lily commands a featured place in any garden. This book discusses the biology of the lily plant, its propagation, and its cultivation. McRae also documents wild lily species and the creation of spectacular contemporary garden lilies. The author developed many new hybrids; his book is unique in providing up-to-date practical techniques for lily hybridizing, along with his views on current and future developments.

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392 pages
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English
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Timber Press, Incorporated
Publication date

March 1, 1998
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9 x 1.04 x 6 inches
ISBN-10

0881924105
ISBN-13

978-0881924107
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Like many Timber Press books, this one is geared to experienced gardeners, horticulturists, and botanists. McRae provides techniques for hybridizing and explains the biology of the lily plant. He discusses propagation, cultivation, diseases, and pests, and explains how lilies can be used in the garden. A chapter on exhibiting lilies is followed by one on growing them around the world and one on commercial bulb production. A large portion of the book (175 pages) is a list of various species and hybrids with a detailed description of each. The author, who has developed many hybrids himself, also gives brief sketches of some prominent lily hybridizers. The text is augmented by 108 color photographs and eight botanical prints. George Cohen

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This book discusses the biology of the lily plant, its propagation, and its cultivation. The author developed many new hybrids; his book is unique in providing up-to-date practical techniques for lily hybridizing, along with his views on current and future developments.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Timber Press, Incorporated (March 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0881924105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0881924107
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1.04 x 6 inches

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D. J. Weir

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017

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Good useful reference, but was scraping to get that 4th star, but 3 was a bit too harsh.

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nifty2522

A must for Lily lovers

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017

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Great Book!!

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This book should be your bible for your lilies. ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016

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This book should be your bible for your lilies. From how and where to grow. What to grow. Make your own crosses. Its in there. Plus sone history on the lily. Including Frieman, Griesbach, many others

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John Montgomery

Excellent book, the best of the five I have ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014

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Excellent book,the best of the five I have on lillies.

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A reference work

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2003

This guide answers almost all questions one can develop on this beautiful plants. From a basic introduction into the genus along propagation and cultivation up to a comprehensive taxonomic guide on species (almost complete) and hybrids and finally professional topics as exhibitions, hybridizing and commercial production, this book covers it all. And what I liked most: though it has more than 100 pictures, it doesn't suffer of the "coffee-table"-syndrome (large, non-detailed pictures) as so many plant books regrettably do.
Absolutely recommended. It's an exceptional work and it will last long for you to reach a point where this book can't be of use anymore.

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Kristin Young

The lily hybridizer's Bible

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2001

This book is an incredible resource for those wishing to try their hand at lily hybridization. A word of warning though, it really is not written for the layperson. While you do not have to have a Ph.d. in botany to understand the contents, those with a fair amount of horticultural experience will benefit the most. The book is clearly and concisely written, and is also organized nicely. The photos are beautiful and the line drawings are very helpful. It is the most in-depth discussion of lilies I have ever encountered, written by one of the world's experts in the field. I hope others will enjoy it as much as I have.

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Paul H. Archer

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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2009

Nice condition as described. Not pristine since it used to be a library issued copy, but no more damage than it might get in an average home over a few years on the coffee table.

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TonyC

Definitive, highly readable, essential reference

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2012

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The title says it all, this is a book for those who have a keen interest in Lilium. Although an excellent introduction there are many, cheaper books that will serve those who have only a casual interest well. For the specialist this a "must have". All such readers wil be well aware of the author's reputation in, and contributions to, the world of lilium breeding and cultivation. It should sit alongside Derek Fox's excellent "Growing Lilies" as a ready reference. I rate Fox slightly ahead on the cultivation of species lilium, but McRae shines on the hybrids to which he personally contributed so highly.
Sadly, both of these authors have passed away - so that neither book will see a revised edition from the original author. Although both remain excellent, geo-political changes which have increased species availability, progress in breeding new hybrids, and changes to the availability of pesticides mean that both these excellent books would benefit from sympathetic updating.

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Dave Wilford

all ok,dave.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2019

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all ok,dave.

Tiegan

Quick delivery!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2020

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Fast shipping, was here 4 days before expected, amazing quality and a lovely personal note. With a beautiful touch from the seller of a boo mark with my initial on. Thankyou very much 😊

keith brown

Timber Press comes up trumps again

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2014

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Excellent book, very readable, the only one I have come across which covers lilies from the standpoint of species forms and how these were developed by breeders to form new cultivars. What you would expect from Timber Press which has a pedigree of fine books on a wide range of plants and horticultural matters

Mike Lord

Lilium superbum!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2014

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The lily growers bible. Great!

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