With their distinctive fronds and straight trunks, palms make a bold statement, while cycads are regarded by many as the dinosaurs of the plant world. As well as being economically useful in many tropical countries, palms and cycads add an exotic appeal that looks good in almost any setting. There is a wide range of species to choose from - whether you are looking to add a tropical accent to your garden or want to invest in an easy-care houseplant. "Palms and Cycads" provides comprehensive information on care and ...
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With their distinctive fronds and straight trunks, palms make a bold statement, while cycads are regarded by many as the dinosaurs of the plant world. As well as being economically useful in many tropical countries, palms and cycads add an exotic appeal that looks good in almost any setting. There is a wide range of species to choose from - whether you are looking to add a tropical accent to your garden or want to invest in an easy-care houseplant. "Palms and Cycads" provides comprehensive information on care and cultivation, as well as sound advice on determining the perfect location for the plant you have chosen. In detailed A-Z style, the book profiles 99 palm and 17 cycad species that are suited to a variety of climates and soil types. A special section also provides guidance on matching palm species to indoor and outdoor settings, and features further brief entries on 85 palm and 18 cycad species. Altogether, the book covers a total of 220 palm and cycad species, making it an extremely useful source book for gardeners and landscapers all over the world.
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Add this copy of Palms and Cycads to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Book Bear rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Brookfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by New Holland.
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. 1st Printing. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. pp. 160. 160 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket. First Edition / First Printing. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 1. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of book binding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.
Add this copy of Palms and Cycads to cart. $34.16, like new condition, Sold by Buteo Books California rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by New Holland.
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As new in As New jacket. 2007. As new hardcover with dust jacket. A Complete Guide to Selecting, Growing and Propagating. Detailed in A-Z style, the book profiles 99 palm and 17 cycad species that are suited to a variety of climates and soil types. Color photographs.
Add this copy of Palms and Cycads to cart. $48.07, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by New Holland.
