Illustrated Rhododendron: Their Classification Portrayed Through the Artwork of Curtis's Botanical Magazine - Hardcover
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Halliday, a staff member at the Royal Botanic Garden in Kew from 1947-1990, demonstrates the classification of this complex genus using reproductions of beautiful hand-colored engravings from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine (founded in 1787). Each of the 121 plates is accompanied by an account of that species' history, introduction into cultivation, distribution, habitat, and classification. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Pat Halliday was on the staff in the Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, from 1947 to 1990. She has been involved in the study of rhododendrons for many years and carried out all the identification work for Kew. She continues to lend out her identification services today.
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Plant exploration and a devotion to gardening are part of Great Britain's formidable horticultural tradition, as is William Curtis' Botanical Magazine, appearing first in 1787 and in production continuously since that time. From among thousands of illustrations published in that periodical, Halliday culled lovely botanical portraits and commissioned new drawings for this compilation of more than 100 blooming rhododendrons. Scientifically, Halliday aims to fully represent the classification of the Rhododendron genus. To that end, the text offers engrossing historical background, meticulous descriptions, cultural advice, and practical growing information for each species shown, accompanied by depictions of beautiful inflorescences, textural leaf forms, and a range of plants from dwarfs to towering shrubs. Artistically, Halliday's effort achieves the luminescence of a multifaceted gem: the book is bright with images of beguiling flowers adorning an array of rare and familiar rhododendrons. The result is a volume that will elicit the curiosity of backyard gardeners while satisfying the demands of connoisseurs. Alice Joyce
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