The Genus Lavandula

The Genus Lavandula
Author: Tim Upson
Publisher: Botanical Magazine Monograph
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

The most comprehensiveand authoritative accountof lavender. Describingsome 39 species, theirhybrids and cultivars, thisbook brings togethertheir taxonomy,distribution, history,cultivation, propagation,and an overview of theircommercial products,essential oils and chemistry. Lavishly illustrated withRHS Gold Medal award winning paintings bybotanical artists Christabel King, Georita Harriottand Joanna Langhorne. With 31 botanicalpaintings, 45 line drawings and many colourphotographs.

Lavender

Lavender
Author: Maria Lis-Balchin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2002-08-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0203216520

Lavandula species are mainly grown for their essential oils, which are used in perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and aromatherapy products, and for their use as ornamental plants and ingredients in numerous cottage industry products. Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The dried fl

Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials

Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
Author: Ellen Phillips
Publisher:
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2005
Genre: Flower gardening
ISBN: 9781405077477

A book that covers it all: design, preparation, plant combinations, cultural requirements, propagation, plus a comprehensive A-Z encyclopedia of plants. Whether you already garden with perennials or are just starting out, you will find everything you need to know about perennial plants in this impressively comprehensive book. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and described in detail. Information is given on different varieties of the plant how the plant should be grown, and the garden uses to which it may be put, including suggestions for appropriate companion plantings.

The Lavender Lover's Handbook

The Lavender Lover's Handbook
Author: Sarah Berringer Bader
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604693991

“The best recent all-around lavender book with something for gardeners, crafters, and cooks alike.” —Library Journal Lavender is beloved for its and culinary and medicinal uses. In The Lavender Lover's Handbook, Sarah Berringer Bader provides a complete overview of the 100 most colorful, fragrant, and stunning varieties. You will discover expert tips on spacing, planting, pruning, and care and maintenance. Additional information includes tips on how to harvest, cook with, and preserve the plant, along with step-by-step crafts and project that use lavender in beautiful and soothing ways.

The Genus Erythronium

The Genus Erythronium
Author: Chris Clennett
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Erythronium
ISBN: 9781842464922

This, the first dedicated monograph on Erythronium, is an authoritative book for gardeners, growers and breeders and a major academic work that gathers together the latest research.