| Beyond the Camellia Belt: Breeding, Propagating, and Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias Contributor(s): Ackerman, William L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1883052521 ISBN-13: 9781883052522 Publisher: Ball Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2007 Annotation: Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus "Camellia" and the breeding process which has enabled strains to survive in colder climates, this guide outlines the steps to success--from siting, planting, and fertilizing to pruning, propagating, and controlling pests and diseases. Besides offering a wealth of time-tested advice--from one who for more than 40 years has mounted extensive research in the cultivation of camellias suitable for areas outside of their natural habitat and has had a type of camellia named after him--this handbook provides a list of camellia varieties that will thrive in zones five and six, as well as appendices identifying camellia societies, nursery sources, collections, and suggested readings. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Plants - General - Gardening | Shrubs |
| Dewey: 635.933 |
| LCCN: 2006039305 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.41" W x 9.12" (1.61 lbs) 240 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus Camellia and the breeding process which has enabled strains to survive in colder climates, this guide outlines the steps to success--from siting, planting, and fertilizing to pruning, propagating, and controlling pests and diseases. Besides offering a wealth of time-tested advice--from one who for more than 40 years has mounted extensive research in the cultivation of camellias suitable for areas outside of their natural habitat and has had a type of camellia named after him--this handbook provides a list of camellia varieties that will thrive in zones five and six, as well as appendices identifying camellia societies, nursery sources, collections, and suggested readings. |