The Plant Locator: Western Region by: Susan Hill publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, published: 2004-02-01 ASIN: 0881926337 sales rank: 489681 price: $2.85 (new), $0.01 (used)
Lists more than 50,000 plants and the nurseries that carry them. An additional 10,000 plant names are added for reference. Includes listings for 336 nurseries in: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia. A common name/botanical name index with nearly 9000 entries helps sort out confusion with plant names. Plant names are checked for accuracy.
	A Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers by: D. V. Alford publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, published: 2003-01-01 ASIN: 0881925616 sales rank: 900042 price: $31.77 (new), $9.99 (used)
Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers are an important component of modern life, from houseplants to trees in public parks. This authoritative and beautifully illustrated account provides a unique source of reference for all practitioners involved in the recognition, biology, and control of the pests of ornamental crops. The introduction reviews the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups, followed by a discussion of the principles of pest control. The bulk of the book is devoted to the various pests. Each major order and family is considered in turn, accompanied by detailed descriptions and photographs to aid in identification. Entries also include the life history of the pest, and explain the kind of damage caused to the infested plant and the severity of the plant’s reaction ---not all pests require removal action. The author recommends appropriate control measures, including environmentally conscious methods such as hand-picking and elimination of insect hiding places, as well as certain pesticide and chemical controls. This reference will prove indispensible to a wide range of readers. Entomologists, horticulturalists, pest control specialists, integrated pest management (IPM) practitioners, growers, students, and teachers will all find this to be a thorough and comprehensive text.
	The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses: How to Grow and Use Over 250 Beautiful and Versatile Plants by: John Greenlee publisher: Rodale Books, published: 1992-11-15 ASIN: 0875961002 sales rank: 88483 price: $44.95 (new), $7.66 (used)
From the fresh green shoots of spring through the dramatic foliage of summer, the lush colors of autumn, and the pale, feathery maturity of winter, grasses add a special touch to the garden in every season. Native species of beautiful ornamental grasses flourish in almost every part of North America. Now these attractive, adaptable plants are making their way into yards and gardens across the continent. Ornamental grasses are easy to grow, and they provide year-round landscape interest. No wonder grasses have been enjoying a new popularity. The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses is a comprehensive, fully illustrated reference. An informative opening section describes and illustrates the different types of grasses and their habits. This section also provides a basic primer on gardening with ornamental grasses, including practical advice on selecting and buying plants; using them in the landscape; planting, maintaining, and propagating them; and fighting pests and diseases without harmful chemicals. The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses provides descriptions of over 250 grasses. For each major entry, the encyclopedia features a color photograph of the grass, plus a special information box that gives the grass's botanical and common names, hardiness zone, origin, and preferred sites. A comprehensive description follows, with information on the grass's physical characteristics (color, habit, height, and flowers), landscape uses (for example, as a border, in masses, as an accent, or for cutting), culture and propagation (its preferred conditions and propagation methods), and any potential pests or problems. Cultivars and varieties are listed as well. A special section of ornamental grass garden designs by well-known designers provides lots of ideas for using grasses in perennial borders, meadows, curbside plantings, and cutting gardens. A resource section lists suppliers of seeds, plants, and equipment, and a bibliography suggests where to find further information. An index of common and botanical names makes this book as easy to use as it is practical, informative, and beautiful. The most comprehensive reference available, The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses is destined to become a classic work on the subject-- a must for any serious gardener.
	Protocols for In Vitro Propagation of Ornamental Plants (Methods in Molecular Biology) publisher: Humana Press, published: 2009-12-17 ASIN: 1603273905 sales rank: 576893 price: $62.55 (new), $55.27 (used)
While ornamental plants are produced mainly for their aesthetic value, the propagation and improvement of quality attributes such as leaf types, flower colour and fragrance, longevity and form, plant shape and architecture, and the creation of novel variation are important economic goals for the expanding ornamental industry. In Protocols for In Vitro Propagation of Ornamental Plants, leading researchers in the field compile step-wise protocols for rapid plant multiplication and in vitro storage of major commercially viable ornamental plants. Divided into two sections, Section A contains chapters mainly on micropropagation of cut and pot flowers with detailed protocols involving in vitro culture-explants, medium preparation, detailed medium table, shoot initiation and proliferation, root induction, in vitro plant hardening, and field transfer, and Section B delves into reviews on topics such as in vitro production of sweet peas, the status of transgenics in ornamental plants, in vitro conservation, the status of floriculture in Europe, azalea phylogeny, and thin cell layers. As part of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials, step-by-step laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and clear, Protocols for In Vitro Propagation of Ornamental Plants presents key techniques that will be of great use to floriculturists, researchers, commercial companies, biotechnologists, and students dealing with ornamental plants.
	American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants (The American Horticultural Society) by: Christopher Brickell publisher: DK ADULT, published: 2004-10-18 ASIN: 0756606160 sales rank: 27028 price: $38.51 (new), $41.82 (used)
The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published, first published in 1997, has now been completely revised to include nearly 250 new plants and photos. The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is an essential reference for all gardeners, from novices to experts.
	Xeriscape Plant Guide: 100 Water-Wise Plants for Gardens and Landscapes by: Denver Water publisher: Fulcrum Publishing, published: 1996-03-08 ASIN: 1555912532 sales rank: 366945 price: $11.24 (new), $6.37 (used)
Landscapers will find Xeriscaping a practical approach to creating a landscape in tune with the environment.
	Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) by: C. Colston Burrell publisher: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, published: 2006-09-28 ASIN: 1889538744 sales rank: 172287 price: $9.05 (new), $5.99 (used)
The biggest enemy of any garden is not a pest, disease, or poison—it’s any plant with tougher survival skills than the plants it competes with. The best way to weed out the invaders is with this fiendishly clever guide to native plants that can seek and destroy the top 100 most unwelcome perennials, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees. While replacing the invaders, the beautiful, hardy native plants described here also attract native birds and butterflies, while turning away their own enemy invaders. Word-and-picture guides provide tips on care and maintenance, while helpful “at a glance” boxes depict shapes, sizes, best locations, and most attractive features of each native alternative.
	Designer Plant Combinations: 105 Stunning Gardens Using Six Plants or Fewer by: Scott Calhoun publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC, published: 2008-09-03 ASIN: 1603420770 sales rank: 13063 price: $9.90 (new), $8.99 (used)
For every gardener who has hesitated over plant pairings or wondered if an array of favorite plants will work well together in the garden, Designer Plant Combinations inspires and delights with professionally designed combinations using just two to six plants. Here are the secrets to combining French lavender with California fuchsia; prairie coneflower with hummingbird mint; and tall purple moor grass with dwarf Korean lilac in a small garden bed. The dramatic effects are marvelous. Author Scott Calhoun traveled the country searching for the freshest, most exciting plant groupings. He visited the gardens of top designers from coast to coast and chose more than 100 combinations to include in his photographic celebration. Riots of complementary colors, masses of grasses, foliage spectacles in extraordinary shades of green and purple, and height variations as arresting as city skylines are all featured in these exciting gardens, each one an intimate self-contained glimpse of a larger garden. Rather than complete garden designs, these combinations are small, understandable pieces that demystify the design process for home gardeners. The innovative ensembles are invitations to try plants together in fresh, inventive ways. The combinations are perfect as embellishments to or reinventions of existing gardens. A favorite pairing can be the beginning of a larger garden design, or a five-plant grouping might be all that is necessary to fill in a small urban garden. The possibilities are as varied as the gardener's imagination.
	Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants by: Greg Speichert publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, published: 2004-04-01 ASIN: 0881926256 sales rank: 425041 price: $30.76 (new), $26.97 (used)
Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. More than seven years in the making by the founding members of the American Water Gardening Society, this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant. This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlilies and loutses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia is unique in its thorough horticultural treatment of the plants described and pictured in these pages, offering complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases. With more than 700 beautiful color photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils, and fertilizers, this volume is a one-stop reference for important information on and identification of hundreds of garden plants. Homeowners, keen gardeners, and water garden professionals will find the Speicherts' encyclopedia an indispensable resource for years to come.
	Plant Hunter's Garden: The New Explorers and Their Discoveries by: Bobby J. Ward publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, published: 2004-10-01 ASIN: 0881926965 sales rank: 841748 price: $12.25 (new), $0.43 (used)
Many gardeners are vaguely aware of the "greats" of plant exploration, such as E. H Wilson, George Forrest, or John Tradescant. Some may even have heard the stories of their discoveries of such familiar garden plants as dove trees, giant rhododendrons, and tulip trees. Even fewer gardeners, however, may know the names of today’s plant explorers or recognize the makings of a new golden age of plant discovery. Nonetheless, a quick visit to almost any nursery will reveal the bounty of these intrepid plant collectors, whose handiwork enriches gardens everywhere. But where do these plants come from? Who found them, and how are they introduced? Which of these plants are the favorites of the plant hunters themselves, and which are really worth growing? Bobby J. Ward provides the answers to these questions in The Plant Hunter’s Garden: The New Explorers and Their Discoveries. The author profiles thirty-two of today’s more prolific plant hunters. From the Czech Republic to the Rocky Mountains, Ward has sought out those explorers in the private sphere who are collecting plants specifically for horticultural introduction, not just as scientific specimens for botanical collections. While providing interesting details on the lives and careers of these new explorers, the real focus of the book is on the plants themselves. Ward asked each of the hunters to choose the very best treasures from their years of collecting and has sumptuously illustrated these jewels in stunning photos. Many plants in these pages, such as Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ or Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Eco Dark Satin’, became bestsellers quickly after introduction from the wild, but hundreds more underappreciated gems, from Disporum cantoniense ‘Night Heron’ to Tripterospermum japonicum, are sure to entice and surprise any reader of this book. From the comfort of the armchair or the potting-shed table, readers of The Plant Hunter’s Garden can embark on their own voyages of discovery in these delightful pages.

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