| On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains: The Botanical Legacy of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail's Alpine Treasure Contributor(s): Shaw, Sarah Chase (Author) |
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ISBN: 1423660110 ISBN-13: 9781423660118 Publisher: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Garden Design - Gardening | Pictorial - Gardening | Essays & Narratives |
| Dewey: 635.952 |
| LCCN: 2021901725 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 12.3" W x 12.2" (5.51 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Alpine conservation, rare and endangered species, and biodiversity are the focus of world-renowned Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado. On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains presents an informative narrative and photographic journey through of one of the most beautiful and distinguished high altitude (8,200 feet) botanical gardens in the world. Throughout the pages garden and flower pictures taken by noted professional photographers showcase several hundred of the more than 3,000 plant species in its vast collection. The Gardens are a respected leader in research and propagation, conservation, and education. |