An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms
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An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms
by Authors:
Robert Lee Riffle , Paul Craft
Released: March, 2003
ISBN: 0881925586
Hardcover
Sales Rank: 14,221
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Customer Review #1:
 Best Overall Palm Reference
This is truly a great book for palm enthusiasts. It has detailed descriptions and photos of most, if not all, of the palm species currently cultivated in the U. S., Australia and Europe and is an invaluable reference for the palm-growing hobbyist. It is not intended to be a "how to" book and shouldnt be criticized because for not discussing planting techniques, fertilization, diseases, etc.Ive bought four copies: one for myself and three for gifts.
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Customer Review #2:
Great book!
This book is simply the most comprehensive, practical reference to palms in cultivation. No detail has been left out for hardiness, landscape use, and horticultural needs. Most photos are excellent, but many were taken of rare species in the field and are not meant to be coffee table gorgeous--you wont find photos of these species in other books. We can grow a surprising array of palms here in the Northwest, and this book is just as useful to me as it would be on the Gulf Coast. This book also has the invlvement of the International Palm Society vice president, so it comes with the stamp of authority.
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Customer Review #3:
An Excellent Photographic Reference for Palm Enthusiasts
This is one of the most complete reference guides for anyone who has ever wondered about palm trees. The scientific treatment of the subject is kept to a minimum while the use of palms in the landscape is emphasized. Here the enthusiasm of the authors shines through. The numerous color photographs underscore the point that nearly any landscape need can be satisfied with thoughtful use of palms. The photographs are snapshot rendered, but in my opinion, any lapse of quality which results is more than compensated by the adequacy of detail. Though the authors provide notes on seed germination, they avoid a more thorough discussion of propagation. The authors generously supply hints on cultivation of many species covered in the book, but they do not discuss diseases which afflict growing specimens. There is no doubt that the book is worth the price paid.
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