Jānis Rukšāns, Crocuses, a complete guide to the genus, Ed. Timber Press, 2010

Jānis Rukšāns, Crocuses, a complete guide to the genus, Ed. Timber Press, 2010

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Jānis Rukšāns surveys all the known species in this genus, including those discovered since Brian Mathew‘s 1982 monograph…

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Edizione Timber Press, Portland [Oregon, U.S.A.], 2010 Illustrazioni Fotografie a colori
N. Volumi 1 N. Pagine 216
Dimensioni 19,8 x 27 x 2,4 cm. Peso 0,98 kg.
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W

insome, charming, and brilliant are just three of the adjectives that crocuses typically elicit from grateful, color-starved gardeners. Indeed, few flowers can rival crocuses for the cheer they bring to the barren, late-winter garden and for the affection in which they are held by millions of gardeners.

But though they’re viewed as an icon of early spring, crocuses aren’t just one-season wonders: there are also dozens of striking autumn-blooming species that appear just when they re most needed, as summer’s flowers wind down. And because many species originate in the Mediterranean basin, they’re ideal for gardens in which summer irrigation has been reduced or eliminated.

In this comprehensive, up-to-date volume, bulb expert Jānis Rukšāns surveys all the known species in this remarkable genus, including those that have been discovered since the appearance of Brian Mathew‘s 1982 monograph.

A seasoned plant explorer, Rukšāns has observed many species in the wild, and so is able to offer valuable insights into how they may best be grown. He also discusses their use in the garden, their botanical characteristics, and classification – all in nonspecialist language so that even readers without a botanical background can profit by his knowledge and broad experience.

Illustrated with 300 stunning photographs, this book will be indispensable for all those with a serious interest in crocuses, from collectors and bulb enthusiasts to nursery professionals and garden designers.

 

Jānis Rukšāns has been growing bulbs since age twelve and since 1991 has operated his own bulb nursery in his native Latvia, specializing in rare and unusual bulbs. He has taken part in several expeditions searching for new bulbs throughout Europe and Central Asia.

Note bibliografiche

Prima Edizione del 2010, a copertina rigida in tela verde con titolazioni in oro al dorso; provvista di sovracoperta lucida fotografica a colori, con titoli al piatto e al dorso; rilegata a filo; testo stampato su carta opaca con ampie marginature ai paragrafi e con tavole fotografiche su carta lucida f.t.; corredata da numerose fotografie a colori; testo in lingua inglese.

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Peso 0,98 kg
Dimensioni 19,8 × 27 × 2,4 cm
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Portland [Oregon, USA]

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