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Japanese Maples
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by:
Vertrees, J. D.
Gregory, Peter
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Publisher:
Timber Pr
Published: May 15, 2001
ISBN: 0881925012
Format:Hardcover
Pages:300
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Book Description
From Book News, Inc.
In this update of the major reference by the late renowned Japanese maple authority with the apt name of Vertrees, Gregory, the British chairman of the Maple Society, covers recent name changes and adds some 100 new cultivars of
Acer palmatum (momiji) and other species (kaede) to the descriptions of about 400 total. Includes lists of cultivar names and their English translations, maples not yet assessed, and cultivar names not described elsewhere; a guide to tree uses and
characteristics; Maple Society information; a glossary; and lovely color photos. Earlier editions appeared in 1978 and 1987.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Product Description:
The book is the flagship of Timber Press. It is
among the first books we published more than two decades ago and it continues to be one of our signature bestsellers. A comprehensive source of information on the culture, identification, and nomenclature of Japanese maples, it describes each of the 320
cultivars of Acer palmatum and 60 cultivars of other Japanese maple species, plus briefly mentions another 150 cultivars that may prove to be promising new plants. The index lists every cultivar name published, so that Japanese Maples will continue to be
the foremost reference book on this wonderfully versatile collection of ornamental plants. In this fully revised and updated third edition, we have added important new maple cultivars (approximately 100) that have been introduced since the last revision
by Vertrees in 1987. This brings to nearly 400 the total number of plants described. We have updated nomenclature to conform to current standards, included more photos, (approx. 25% more, 313 vs. 252), and improved a number of photos. We have also
arranged cultivar descriptions in alphabetical order irrespective of their group, so replacing the original format of alphabetical arrangement by groups.
313 color photos, 8 1/2 x 11"
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