Download or read book A Guide to Species Irises written by British Iris Society. Species Group and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-03-27 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first new, botanically detailed survey of irises to be published for over 80 years.
Download or read book A Guide to Bearded Irises written by Kelly Norris and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Irises written by Geoff Stebbings and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the iris, this guide allocates each species to its recommended growing area, such as the water garden, the shady garden, the summer border, and the rock garden. All plants are cross-referenced to classification chapters which explain how the genus is made up.
Download or read book The Gardener s Iris Book written by William A. Shear and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to growing and propagating irises.
Download or read book Irises written by Claire Austin and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2005 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Fritillaries written by Michael Jefferson-Brown and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until now, relatively few fritillaries have been known to the gardener but with The Gardener's Guide to Growing Fritillaries over 100 species are detailed with full descriptions and growing requirements.
Download or read book A Guide to the Pacific Coast Irises written by Victor Alexander Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to Bearded Irises written by Kelly Norris and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.
Download or read book A Handbook of Garden Irises written by William Rickatson Dykes and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irises written by Susan Berry and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irises Classic Reprint written by William Rickatson Dykes and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Irises It is not the -object of this book to provide a scientific account Of the Iris genus, nor is it proposed to enter into questions Of Classification and affinity, however interesting these may be. Indeed, it would hardly be possible Within the limits of this series to give detailed descriptions Of all the individual species, or to unravel the entanglements that have arisen in their nomenclature. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book An Alphabetical Table and Cultivation Guide to the Species of the Genus Iris written by Angela Marchant and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irises written by William Rickatson Dykes and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bulletin of the American Iris Society written by American Iris Society and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Modern Flower Garden 5 Irises With Chapters on the Genus and its Species and Raising Seedlings written by F. Wynn Hellings and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is volume V of “The Modern Flower Garden” series, dealing with the Iris. Irises are perennial flowering plants with showy flowers that take their name from the Greek word for a rainbow. This volume contains a classic guide to growing these beautiful flowers, including all the information a Gardner needs to know relating plating, propagating, different varieties, common problems, and much more. Highly recommended for inclusion in gardening collections. Contents include: “The Genus and its Species”, “The Bearded Irises”, “The Apogon Section”, “Oncocylus, Regelia, Regelio-Cyclus, Pogo-Ctclus and other Irises”, “Diseases”, “Raising Seedlings, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Download or read book The Iris Family written by Peter Goldblatt and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowersÑIris, Gladiolus, and Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference.
Download or read book Irises written by Karen Glasgow and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly illustrated guide looks at the wide range of irises suitable for growing in milder climates. It includes detailed discussion of the main sections of the genus, with descriptions of the important species, and information on their origins and native habitat, cultural requirements, propagation, pests and diseases. An introduction gives suggestions for using less well-known as well as commonly grown species and cultivars in landscaping and includes lists of irises with notable attributes - such as fragrance - or suitable for particular situations - for example, in the water garden or rock garden.
