Publisher:
Devon, England
David & Charles: Newton Abbot
1996
ISBN Number:
0715304984 / 9780715304983
Seller ID:
000200
Very good to near fine hardcover in very good to near fine dust jacket; book and jacket protected by new Brodart clear cover; 160 pages with Index and Glossary; color illustrations. "A comprehensive and wide-ranging study.There is much here for gardening enthusiasts with a fascinating account of of the history of the plant all over the world, valuable tips on identifying the individual clones and an extensive A-Z plant directory listing with great descriptive detail of over 285 species, varieties and clones. Authorative and accurate clarification of nomenclature. Ideas on growing ivies in all kinds of places from rock gardens to hanging baskets and from large landscape schemes to along the garden wall.Ivy lends itself well to photography and the book features specially commissioned plant portraits and studio shots which highlight leaf distinctions and are a valuable aid to identification."