Download or read book Pelargoniums Including the Popular geranium written by Derek Plint Clifford and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pelargoniums Including the Popular Geranium written by Derek Plint Clifford and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gardening with Hardy Geraniums written by Birgitte Husted Bendtsen and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2005 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardy geraniums were the first plants to shrug off the rigours of her coastal climate and grow in Birgitte Husted Bendtsen's garden every bit as well as they did in the fertile, sheltered plots further east in Denmark. Add to this their tolerance of dogs and children, resistance to pests and diseases, interesting foliage, and delightful flowers in a wide range of colours, and it is little surprise that Birgitte developed an insatiable passion for them. In this book, she shares her knowledge of cultivating the plants and highlights the most garden worthy species and varieties. Expert cultivation advice, including comments on soil preferences and hardiness, is followed by fascinating information on pollination, and failsafe propagation secrets. Captivating colour photographs display key characteristics of hardy geraniums including their legendary range of flower colour and intricate, often highly marked, foliage. Here readers may marvel at the many cultivars of Geranium x oxonianum, enjoy favorites like Geranium 'Ann Folkard' with its striking black eye against magenta background, and covet the fine-leaved, blue-flowering Geranium himalayense. Smaller varieties ideal for growing in rockeries, containers and troughs are described along with perfect geraniums for associating with roses of all colours. Birgitte Husted Bendtsen communicates like a true enthusiast and the text is peppered with interesting anecdotes including news of an exciting variety that is prized for its blue flowers and modest stature. With over 400 species and hybrids of hardy geraniums and 450 beautiful colour photographs, this book is both rich in information and beautiful to browse. It is a long-awaited reference that will delight seasoned enthusiasts and introduce a whole new generation of gardeners to the charms of the hardy geranium.
Download or read book Geraniums and Pelargoniums written by John Feltwell and published by Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description and growing guide to varieties of geraniums and pelargoniums.
Download or read book The Plant Lover s Guide to Hardy Geraniums written by Robin Parer and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardy geraniums are a staple in the garden and are among the best-loved and most widely grown plants. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Hardy Geraniums, by nursery owner Robin Parer, highlights 140 of the best species and cultivars. Featuring information on growth, care, and design, along with suggested companion plants and hundreds of gorgeous color photographs, it covers everything a home gardener needs to introduce these delightful plants into their garden.
Download or read book Scented Geraniums written by Jim Becker and published by Interweave. This book was released on 1996-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scented Geraniums are plants for all seasons. They are a delight in the garden, whether grown in the ground or in containers. The joy of these plants is that they can be brought indoors to overwinter, and you can take pleasure in them throughout the year. The authors offer easy-to-follow instructions for growing these olfactory delights both indoors and out, recipes and ideas for using them in the kitchen, in flower arrangements, in potpourri, and more.
Download or read book Pelargoniums written by Derek Plint Clifford and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geranium and Pelargonium written by Maria Lis-Balchin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-10-03 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Confusion about the genera Geranium and Pelargonium existed even before Linnaeus' binomial system of classification bundled both into the former category in 1753. Despite later evaluations that separated the two, many practitioners of alternative medicine and aromatherapists, among others, remain unaware of the distinction. Laymen and plant sales personnel are often equally in the dark, as the majority of garden center 'geraniums' are Pelargonium species and cultivars. This work aims to dispel myths and peel away layers of incorrect and muddled information which contribute to the unclear image of the genera. Geranium and Pelargonium: The Genus Geranium and Pelargonium features discussion and new information on some of the following areas: * taxonomy and history of usage and nomenclature * cultivation for essential oil production and retail purposes in different countries * phytochemistry of the genera * chemistry of Geranium and Pelargonium oils * theory and practice of distillation of Geranium and Pelargonium oils * pharmacology an therapeutic properties of Geranium and Pelargonium oils and extracts * use of Geranium and Pelargonium products in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and medicine * new research into Geranium and Pelargonium This book will be of interest to graduate students, scientists and professionals in the Geranium and Pelargonium growing and retail industry, the perfumery, food and cosmetics industries, and to those interested in Geranium and Pelargonium for alternative and conventional medical use. * Theory and practice of distillation
Download or read book The Passion for Pelargoniums written by Anne Wilkinson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2007-05-24 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick and reliable to grow for summer colour, and well marketed, most gardeners will have at least one pelargonium in their garden or conservatory, without realising either the number or variety of species available, nor the plant's extraordinary history. The Passion for Pelargoniums reveals the fascinating and dramatic tales of those who have been involved in finding, classifying, collecting and breeding the plants. It explodes the myth that all modern versions of the plant are descended from the oldest known variety - the seventeenth-century drab-coloured P. triste, literally translated as the sad pelargonium, and reveals that 2,000 hybrids have been developed from less than a dozen plants originally imported from the East. From the contribution of L'Heritier, whom Sir Joseph Banks named 'an impudent Frenchman', to collectors like Masson and the Marquess of Blandford (known for his 'elegant emporium'), competing nurserymen determined to make both fortunes and reputations, and the burgeoning Victorian varieties as growers searched for the holy grail of the scarlet geranium, the book recounts the plant's extraordinary history. Today, while traditional white ones, doubles, 'nosegays' and 'rosebuds' still flourish, the 'lemon-scented geranium' is only one of a number of scented varieties, while pelargoniums can have flowers of pink, red, purple, yellow or black. This is the story of how the passion felt by gardeners for their plants stirred them to bitter rivalry and criminal obsession, scandal, fraud, and fast dealing, and saw polite society being rather less than polite.
Download or read book Geranium written by Kasia Boddy and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are sometimes called storksbills and originated in South Africa. They may be star-shaped or funnel-shaped, and they range in color from white, pink, and orange-red to fuchsia and deep purple. The geranium and its many species, much loved and also much loathed, have developed since the seventeenth century into one of the most popular garden plants. In this book, Kasia Boddy tells the story of geranium’s seemingly inexorable rise, unearthing the role it has played in everything from plant-hunting and commercial cultivation to alternative medicine, the philanthropic imagination, and changing styles in horticultural fashion. Boddy shows how geraniums became the latest fad for wealthy collectors and enterprising nurserymen after they were first collected by Dutch plant-hunters on the sandy flats near present-day Cape Town. She explains that the flower would not be rare for long—scarlet hybrids were soon found on every cottage windowsill and in every park bedding display, and the backlash against the innocent plant followed quickly on the heels of its ubiquity. Today, geraniums can be found throughout the world, grown as annuals in the regions too cold for them to regenerate. In addition to exploring the history of geraniums, Boddy reveals the plant’s other uses, including how they are cultivated and distilled for their scents of citrus, mint, pine, rose, and various spices to use in perfumes. With their edible leaves, they are also used to flavor desserts, cakes, jellies, and teas, and some people believe that certain species provide an effective treatment for a cough. Featuring over one hundred illustrations, Geranium shows how the plant is portrayed in painting, literature, film, and popular culture, and provides an intriguing example of the global industrialization of plant production.
Download or read book Geraniums written by Faye Brawner and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides detailed background on geraniums (pelargoniums), including scented leaf pelargoniums, zonals, dwarfs, stellars, regals, angels, and more. Hundreds of stunning photographs provide a visual reference of the many colors available. Also includes information on propagation and hybridization, pots and potting soils, food and water, and dealing with diseases and insect pests. A wonderful reference for everyone who enjoys beautiful flowers, on windowsills or in the garden.
Download or read book A history of ornamental foliaged pelargoniums with hints for their production c written by Peter Grieve (writer on horticulture.) and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Garden Tourist s New England written by Jana Milbocker and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New England has a rich gardening heritage. In The Garden Tourist's New England, garden designer Jana Milbocker takes you on a fantastic tour of 140 gardens and nurseries and provides all the information you need to make the most of your visit. From the breathtaking flower gardens of Mount Desert Island in Maine, to Colonial Revival gardens in Connecticut and New Hampshire, topiary gardens in Rhode Island, and botanical gardens in Vermont and Massachusetts, there is something for every gardener to enjoy in a tour of the region. A companion to the Northeast edition of The Garden Tourist, this guide features notable private gardens, specialty nurseries, and off-the-beaten-path destinations for the passionate gardener.?Preview 140 outstanding gardens including 34 specialty nurseries in 264 pages richly illustrated with 700 photos.?Enjoy the best botanical, historic, and private gardens in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.?Plan your trips with regional maps, contact information, sample itineraries, and garden amenities.
Download or read book The Joy of Geraniums written by Helen Van Pelt Wilson and published by William Morrow &Company. This book was released on 1980 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geraniums and Pelargoniums written by Jan Taylor and published by Trafalgar Square Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geraniums and pelargoniums are well known to every gardener for their beauty and their infinite variety. This is a complete guide to all the best-loved cultivators as well as many of the lesser known members of this large plant family.
Download or read book Hardy Geraniums written by Peter Yeo and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1992 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full account of the genus Geranium, for gardeners and botanists. It provides a combination of botanical information with practical guidance. There are full descriptions and keys to identification and photographed silhouettes of the leaves of all the geraniums described. It should be of interest to both gardeners and botanists.
Download or read book Geraniums or a Monograph of the Genus Geranium containing coloured figures of all the known species etc written by Henry C. ANDREWS and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
