Grow Fynbos Plants: A Practical Guide to the Propagation and Cultivation of Plants from Some of the Major Families of the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa

Brown, N.; Duncan, G.

ISBN 10: 191968445X / ISBN 13: 9781919684451

Published by National Botanical Institute (NBI), Cape Town, South Africa, 2006

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The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent, text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'These short, but authoritative guides, initially written for the South African gardener, offer concise and practical information on the cultivation of plants.' vii+240 pages. 5.75 x 8.25 inches. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Grow Fynbos Plants: A Practical Guide to the Propagation and Cultivation of Plants from Some of the Major Families of the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa
• Publisher: National Botanical Institute (NBI), Cape Town, South Africa
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 191968445X
• ISBN 13: 9781919684451
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

A full colour paper-back practical guide to the cultivation and propagation of most of the fynbos plants in South Africa. This book was written by experts in this field and has beautiful color photographs from the Kirstenbosch collection. The first chapter is an introduction to fynbos. The next 13 chapters contain the following: growing fynbos proteas, restios, ericas, daisies, annuals, mesembs, bulbs, buchus, scrophularias, lobelias and campanulas, pelargoniums, legumes, brunias. The 15th and final chapter covers smoke treatment of seeds. This is a highly reccommend, easy to use and read buy and if you aren't already awed by the wide diversity and beauty of the fynbos biome, you will be after reading this.