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Japanese Flowering Cherries
From the Reviews of this book:
... This book is much more than a mere survey of the species and cultivars to be found in cultivation. Comments on the native species, their habitats and and natural communities are followed by a detailed and fascinating historical review of the cherry-viewing culture of Japan ... This is an impressive book, highly recommended, which will surely help clear up many problems of nomenclature and identification in the trade in the West. It will prove invaluable to any keen gardener or nurseryman specialising in these plants, as well as to those wishing to learn more about them ...
(Brent Elliott, Curtis's Botanical Magazine)
... a scholarly yet delightful treatise ... this book is so complete that no additional exploration of the flowering cherries of Japan will be required in the foreseeable future ...
(John L. Creech, Gardens Illustrated)
...The treatise is exhaustive in its content, extending far beyond the Japanese flowering cherries. The nicely written text is greatly aided by more than 100 magnificent colour photographs along with 29 fascinating colour illustrations. It is simply a splendid volume that I am glad to have on my shelf and I know I will consult it frequently. Highly recommended book of the well-told Japanese flowering cherry tale ...
(Dr Jaroslav Durkovic, Journal of Forest Science)
... I found this book fascinating and easy to read, and, like all good books on its subject, it made me want to plant more different cherries ...
(Martyn Rix, International Dendrology Society Year Book)
... Whether you are a historian, botanist, taxonomist or garden enthusiast, this book on Japanese flowering cherries would be a valuable addition to your home library. The author writes with the intrigue of a novel, while providing a textbook of lore and wisdom ...
(Kathleen Day, International Examiner)
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