
Hardy Rhododendron Species
A Guide to Identification
James Cullen(Author)
Timber Press
Published on 1. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-1-60469-446-8 (ISBN)
Description
For the enthusiastic amateur or experienced rhododendron grower, this landmark reference provides the keys to the accurate identification of the nearly 300 rhododendron species widely in cultivation. Beautiful photographs include close-up shots of flower and leaf, microscope images of leaf surfaces, and easy-to-use diagnostic keys, making this a milestone in the identification of rhododendrons. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
927 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60469-446-8 (9781604694468)
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Dr. James Cullen is Director of the Stanley Smith (U.K.) Horticultural Trust based in Cambridge. He served as Assistant Regius Keeper at RBG Edinburgh from 1972 to 1989, where he was responsible for research on Rhododendron classification based on both the dried and living collections. From 1976 to 2000 he was editor of The European Garden Flora (Cambridge University Press). He is the author of numerous scientific papers and contributions to flora, and holds an RHS Gold Veitch Memorial Medal.