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OUR COLLECTION OF
BOTANICAL REFERENCE BOOKS

91019 Adromischus (Cactus File Handbook) by Pilbeam, Rogerson and Tribbel. Illustrating the amazing variations that are found within the species, and discusses in detail the plants in cultivation and in the wild. Showing all 28 species, plus the subspecies, variants and numerous variations. Classification, geography, cultivation and propagation are also covered. 104 pages with 109 color photographs and 56 distribution maps. Hardbound. $37.00

91027 Agaves, Yuccas, and Related Plants by Irish and Irish. These exotic natives of the Americas are very drought tolerant plants are discussed in detail. Full information on cultivation and propagation is also provided. 384 pages with 100 color photos and 18 line drawings. Hardcover. $34.95

91023 Aloes of South Africa by van Wik and Smith. Describes the 125 species of the region and illustrates each with at least two colorful photographs. Plants are arranged in 10 groups based on growth habit, each being described and discussed. 302 pages with 405 color photographs and 135 distribution maps. Hardbound. $37.95

90012 Alpines by Will Ingwerson. 320 pgs, 350 color illustrations, hardback. $34.95

23800 Anacampseros, Avonia, Grahmia: A Grower's Handbook by Gordon Rowley. Softbound, 80 pages, extensive coverage on these genus. $27.50

23817 AROIDS, Plants of the Arum Family by Deni Brown. A guide to the cultivation of ornamental aroids, with 108 color photos. $34.95

23805 A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants by the American Horticulture Society. Hardbound, 1092 pages. Detailed profiles of over 15,000 ornamental plants with nearly 6,000 full color photographs. A lot of book for the money. $49.95

90020 Botanical Latin by Stearn. 546 pgs, hardback. $39.95

23812 Bromeliads for the Contemporary Garden by Andrew Steens. Hardbound, 208 pages. A book for beginners, enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Description and cultivation information for hundreds of species and cultivars, with 300 color photographs. $29.95

90001 Cacti the Illustrated Dictionary by Ron & Ken Preston-Mafham. 1109 color photos, 224 pgs, paperback. $24.95

91025 The Cactus Family by Edward Anderson. A long-awaited, monumental study of the family of cacti. First of its kind for almost 80 years covering Cactaceae in encyclopedic manner, addressing 125 genera and 1810 species. Including a chapter on cultivation. 776 pages with 1008 color photographs, maps and drawings. Hardbound. $99.95

90018 Cape Bulbs by R. L. Doutt. 254 pgs, hardback. $34.95

90010 Carnivorous Plants of the World by Pietropaulo. Very informative, 57 color photos, hardback. $34.95

23819 Clivias by Harold Koopowitz. Hardbound, 384 pages. Covers all facets of this desirable species, with 118 color illustrations. $34.95

23818 The Color Encydlopedia of Cape Bulbs by Manning, Goldblatt and Snijman. Hardbound, 486 pages. The first complete account of all the bulbous plants from the Cape Flora region, with 611 color photos. $59.95

91014 The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents by Terry Hewitt. More informative guide on everything from propagating to creative displays. Comprehensive information on choosing, growing and displaying both cacti and succulents indoors and out. Colorful pictures on every page. 176 page softcover. $19.95

23808 Complete Guide to Water Gardening by the American Horticulture Society. Hardbound, 216 pages. Expert guidance on designing, constructing, planting and maintaining water gardens, with more than 700 photographs. $21.95

91018 Copiapoa (Cactus File Handbook) by Graham Charles. Covering all known species and variants of the genus and illustrating them in full color. Showing them growing in both in the wild and habitat. 80 pages with 106 color photographs and 34 distribution maps. Hardbound. $35.00

90015 Creative Propagation by Peter Thompson. 220 pgs, paperback. $24.95

90016 Dictionary of Plant Names by Coombes. 210 pgs, hardback. $10.95

23802 DIDIEREACAE "Cacti of the Old World" by Gordon Rowley. Softbound, 36 pages. $16.00

23813 An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms by Robert Lee Riffle and Paul Craft. Hardbound, 528 pages. A definitive account of palms that may be grown in the garden and landscape covering 890 species and their care, with 929 color photos. $49.95

91031 Epiphyllum Basics II by Sean Minogue. A how to grow Epiphyllum "Orchid Cactus" book for beginners. Covers soil, pests, propagating and more. 21 color pictures, 26 page spiral bound. $9.95

91013 101 Essential Tips for Cacti & Succulents by Franz Becherer. Comprehensive coverage with full color images on each page. Information on overwintering, repotting, propagating and identifying pests and diseases. 72 page softcover. $4.95

90019 Fantastic Trees by Menninger. 308 pgs, hardback. $29.95

23820 A Field Guide to Tropical Plants of Asia by Engle and Phummai. An excellent companion for the traveler, backpacker, plant hobbyist or botanist, with more than 300 color photographs. $19.95

23810 FLORA : A Gardner's Encyclopedia by Sean Hogan. Hardbound in two volumes. Comprehensive, beautifully illustrated A-Z encyclopedia of more than 20,000 plants from around the world with over 10,000 color photos. $99.95

90005 Gasterias of South Africa by VanJaarsveld. 87 plates and photos, hardback. $39.95

23803 Glossary of Botanical Terms with Special Reference to Succulent Plants by Urs Eggli. Softbound, 109 pages. A very good reference book. $12.95

90023 Growing Winter Hardy Cacti in Cold/Wet Climate Conditions by John Spain. 70 pgs devoted to all aspects of winter hardy cactus growing. The only book devoted to this subject 100%, paperback. $15.95

90017 How to Identify Flowering Plant Families by J. Baumgardt. 270 pgs, paperback. $22.95

91030 Hoya Basics by Dale Kloppenburg. A great beginners spiral bound book that covers all the important aspects of growing and collecting Hoyas to include propagation, insects, diseases, plant names and more. 44 pages. $11.95

91024 The Hoya Handbook by Dale Kloppenburg and Ann Wayman. A guide for the grower and collector of this fantastic genus. Gives history, distribution, care and culture, pests, diseases and common asked questions. Discusses in detail 144 soecies with photographs to match. 137 pages. Hardbound. $45.00

23822 Hoyas of Northeastern New Guinea by Dale Kloppenburg. Spiralbound, 100 pages. 40 illustrations covering 40 species and their cultivation. $12.95

23816 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids edited by Alec Pridgeon. Hardbound, 304 pages. One of the best all round, economically priced, book on orchids, covering 1,100 species and cultivars, with 1,000 color photos. $39.95

23804 LITHOPS, Treasures of the Veld by Steven Hammer. Softbound, 148 pages with numerous color photos. A very good moderately priced book on the subject. $39.95

91016 Mammillaria (Cactus File Handbook) by John Pilbeam. The latest up to date book on this genus listing in full color all of the recognized species and variants, and describes and discusses each in detail. Distribution maps, plants history, requirements and much more of each species. 376 pages, 425 color photos, 340 distribution maps, hardbound. $99.00

90014 A Manual of Alpine and Rock Garden Plants by C. Grey-Wilson. 278 pgs, hardback. $29.95

91022 Mesembs of the World Written by some of the world's best known enthusiasts of these plants. Includes over 800 photographs. A fantastic book in any collection. 408 pages. Hardbound. $49.95

23801 A Monographic Study of the Genus Rosularia by Urs Eggli. Softbound, 120 pages. $19.95

91017 Pachypodium & Adenium (Cactus File Handbook) by Gordon Rowley. All recognized species, variants and hybrids are illustrated in full color. Distribution maps and detailed discussion of each plant. Also covered are flower structure, pollination mechanism and guide to cultivation and propagation. 80 pages, 109 color photographs and 39 distribution maps. Hardbound. $35.00

23814 Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths by David Francko. Hardbound, 308 pages. Palms growing as far north as Canada ? 178 color photographs. $27.95

90009 Pelargoniums by D. Clark. 54 color photos, hardback. $19.95

23807 Pests and Diseases by the American Horticulture Society. Hardbound, 218 pages. Identification, treatment and prevention of plant pests. $21.95

90013 The Propagation of Alpines and Dwarf Bulbs by B. Halliwell. 208 pgs, 45 drawings, hardback. $24.95

23806 Plant Propagation by the American Horticulture Society. Hardbound, 320 pages. Reviews all methods of propagation in detail. $21.95

91020 Rebutia (Cactus File Handbook) by John Pilbeam. This genus is one of the most popular and floriferous of the smaller growing cactus. Illustrating every species, variety and varient with full color photographs. Also to include details of habitat distribution, classification, field collection numbers, cultivation, pests and diseases and other important information. 160 pages with 140 color photographs and 126 distribution maps. Hardbound. $56.00

23809 Rodal's Controlling Pests and Diseases, Successful Organic Gardening Softbound, 160 pages. Special section with individual identification photos of all major pests and diseases and their control. $14.95

90006 The Sansevierias Trifasciata Varieties by Chahinian. 70 photos, 110 pgs, hardback. $25.95

23823 Schlumbergera by Frank Supplie and Dick van der Zee. Hardback, 64 pages. Complete care and cultivation with 97 color photographs. A must for the "Christmas Cactus" collector. $19.95

90004 Sedum-Cultivated Stonecrop by Ray Stephenson. 220 photos, 356 pgs, hardback. $49.95

91015 Simon and Schuster's Guide to Cacti & Succulents edited by Stanley Schuler. Fascinating, informative and easy to use reference. Each of more than 300 entries include a detailed description, including its place of origin and ideal growing conditions as well as full-color photographs for easy identification. 384 page softcover. $16.95

23821 Subtropical Plants, A Practical Gardeners Guide Softbound, 176 pages. Illustrated with more than 200 color photographs with cultivation information for a wide range of plants for the subtropical garden. $19.95

23815 Succulents for the Contemporary Garden by Yvonne Cave. Hardbound, 176 pages. Description and cultivation information for more hundreds of species and cultivars in more than 60 genera. 346 color photos. $29.95

90002 Succulents the Illustrated Dictionary by Sajeva & Costanzo. 1212 color photos, 240 pgs, paperback. $29.95

91026 Succulents II, The New Illustrated Dictionary by Sajeva & Costanzo. This newer volume includes 900 species not covered in the first volume. Excellent color photographs. 234 pages with 1222 color photographs. Hardbound. $49.95

91021 Thelocactus (Cactus File Handbook) by John Pilbeam. All the recognized species and varieties are discussed in detail. Photographs of each growing in the wild or in cultivation are illustrated. Other chapters include classification, cultivation, geography, synonyms and field collector's numbers. 56 pages with 42 color photographs and 32 distribution maps. Softbound. $12.00

23811 Tropical Flowering Plants by Kristen Llamas. Hardbound, 424 pages. 1,553 color photographs documenting more than 1,400 flowering trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants commonly grown in tropical and subtropical gardens. $69.95

90021 Tropicals by Court. 153 pgs, paperback. $24.95

90025 The World of Hoyas…A Pictorial Guide by Dale Kloppenburg – This is the first book on Hoyas in a very long time, 245 pages in binder form. Covers everything including Hoya history, propagation, culture, insects, diseases, pollination, grafting and more. Also gives concise information with photocopy of actual foliage and photograph of flowers for 100 different species. A must for any Hoya collector. $59.95

91023 Zygocactus (Schlumbergera) by Mark E. Cobia. A comprehensive guide to include history, culture, pests and diseases. Production around the world is also included along with individual hybrids illustrated and discussed. 59 pages with 52 color photographs. Softbound. $7.50

Succulent T-shirts

91050 Collectible Cacti & Succulent T-shirts – These shirts are in full color and are a wonderful reproduction of a fine pen and ink by David Cavazos of Texas. The sizes available are medium, large, extra large and double extra large. Colors available are white or tan, 50/50. Cost is $9.95 and $11.95 for double extra large.

91051 Geohintonia Mexicana T-shirts – Full color printed on buff tan. Sizes available are medium, large, extra large and double extra large in ring spun cotton, quality shirts. Cost is $14.95 and $16.96 for double extra large. Reprints of artwork by Gerhard Marx.

91052 HAWORTHIA BEYERI – High quality 50/50 shirts printed in full color on soft gray. Sizes available are medium, large, extra large and double extra large. Cost is $14.95 and $16.95 for double extra large. Reprints of artwork by Gerhard Marx.

91053 ASCLEPIAD SOCIETY T-SHIRT – "Give yourself a Huernia – Grow Asclepiads" is printed on the shirt. Cost is $14.95 and available in medium, large and extra large.

Cactus & Succulent CD Roms

Information at your fingertips, CDs jam-packed with information and color photos.

91032 DESERT TROPICALS CACTI & SUCCULENT CD ROM by Philippe Faucon. - 1,500 species of cacti, succulent and caudiciforms with over 4,000 pictures. Growing watering, cold and heat resistance and propagation information. Cultivation topics and seed raising information also included. Bargain priced at $16.95

91033 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LANDSCAPE PLANTS FOR THE SOUTHWEST CD ROM by Philippe Faucon. 1,300 species of landscape plants selected for the southwest with over 3,000 pictures. Search by using either common of botanical names. Includes growing conditions, temperature zones, frost protection, heat tolerance and sun exposure along with geographical origin and plant propagation. Another bargain at $17.95

91034 SUCCULENTS IN THE WILD AND CULTIVATION, PART 1 ABROMEITIELIA TO ERIOSPERMUM by Frans Noltee. 1,700 quality pictures from 80 different genera. A large amount of information is provided about the plants depicted in both cultivation and in habitat. This is a great reference work, a wealth of knowledgeable information and easy to navigate and retrieve the information sought. $39.95

91035 SUCCULENTS IN THE WILD AND CULTIVATION, PART 2 EUPHORBIA TO JUTTADINTERIA by Frans Noltee. This is the continuation of this outstanding work by Frans Noltee. There are two more in the works. If you are a Euphorbia enthusiast this is definitely for you. 1,300 pictures with a good portion devoted to the Euphorbia species containing extensive cultivation advice to include watering tables by month, temperature and other special requirements. $39.95

91036 SPECIAL DOUBLE SET OF BOTH 91034 AND 91035 FOR $75.00