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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis | 
| Authors: Mary K. Toomey, Everett Leeds
Creators: British Clematis Society Staff, Charles Chesshire
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Category: Book
List Price: $59.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 127672
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 428
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 1.5
ISBN: 088192508X
Dewey Decimal Number: 583.34
EAN: 9780881925081
Publication Date: September 1, 2001
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Product Description
This new volume, written by distinguished clematis experts and backed by the authority of the British Clematis Society, is the first picture encyclopedia on the genus to encompass the more than 800 garden-worthy species and hybrids. It is divided into two sections: the first is devoted to the care and cultivation of clematis (including a chapter devoted to growing clematis in North America), while the second provides an A--Z directory of more than 550 plants, from the acclaimed large-flowered forms to the less-familiar shrubby, subshrubby, and herbaceous forms that are beginning to be available. The plant descriptions include information on synonyms, origin, plant habit and height, flowers, pruning group, flowering period, cultural requirements, recommended uses in the garden, and USDA hardiness zones, with more than 650 magnificent color photos.
Book Description
This recent volume, backed by the authority of the British Clematis Society, is the first picture encyclopedia on the genus to encompass the more than 800 garden-worthy species and hybrids.
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| Customer Reviews:
Best Clematis Book available! June 4, 2008
I am a gardening fanatic and have collected and enjoyed Clematis vines
for years. I own over 55 different varieties and have come to enjoy
reading about the various species. This book is the most comprehensive
and enjoyable to date. There are many pictures and a lot of detailed
information. Excellent Resource.
definitive clematis book February 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
and readable, and inspirational. i like that it not only gives the usual flower description, plant height, pruning group but also indicates whether a plant is vigorous, compact, proliferous (habit), flowers early spring, late summer, both (flowering period), can grow through shrubs, against a light background, or sprawling on the ground with creeping junipers (recommended use). and the chapter on pruning, and all illustrations within, is priceless esp since i've just started into group A and B plants (i have mostly group C viticellas that i cut to ground level). i think now that i'd like to start a clematis collection, and try out the other species like integrifolia, macropetala, alpina, texensis, and their wonderful varieties. virtually each page is a pleasant surprise of yet another clematis i've never heard of before, splashed with pictures that are just beautiful. this book is definitely drool material for the planthusiast, to be savoured gingerly on a cold and lazy winter day like today :-]
Encyclopedia is the Right Word June 25, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
The word "encyclopedia" is sometimes overused, but not in the case of this book by Mary K. Toomey. The reader will enjoy learning about the huge number of clematis varieties with information on each one. The author even includes the different names that some varieties have in the market. This volume is a must for the serious gardener and especially for the clematis enthusiast. I highly recommend it.
If you can only own one April 8, 2005
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I own every book ever written about clematis. Unfortunately, this book was written by a Brit. That's the only negative for a North American grower. If you can own only one book on clematis this is the one. The author is very generous with her information. At least read this one cover to cover before buying anything else.
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