The Gardener's Guide to Growing Clematis - Hardcover

Evison, Raymond J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881924237 ISBN 13: 9780881924237

Publisher: Timber Pr, 1998

Synopsis

Raymond Evison, world authority on clematis, here provides a fresh look at the genus by focusing on not just the popular large-flowered cultivars but also on the less well known species. A comprehensive plant encyclopedia divided into the distinct clematis groups provides detailed and authoritative descriptions of nearly 375 species and varieties.

About this title

Book Description:

Written by clematis authority Raymond Evison and prominently featuring a number of the author's own trademarked introductions, this volume offers superb color illustrations and covers both the popular large-flowering cultivars and the many fascinating species. Expert advice on cultivation, propagation, garden uses, and other topics is followed by an encyclopedia listing some 375 species and varieties. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About the Author:

Raymond Evison is owner of the Guernsey Clematis Nursery, horticultural exhibitor, judge, lecturer and photographer. He has received numerous gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society. He was a member of Council of the RHS and Chairman of the Shows Committee from 1985-1995. He is Vice Chairman of the RHS Committee B which judges the exhibits of trees, shrubs, climbers and lilies and has judged the garden exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show since 1985. Raymond lectures widely in the UK and worldwide. One of his great enthusiasms is to search for new plants and he is responsible for the introduction of many new clematis into our gardens. He lives in St Sampson, Guernsey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Pr
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0881924237
• ISBN 13: 9780881924237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160