Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners
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In this book Stearn gives the meaning and origin of some 6000 botanical names, selecting those most likely to be encountered by gardeners and horticulturists. No other single source provides so much... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0304347825
ISBN13:9780304347827
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Cassell PLC
Length:363 Pages
Weight:1.41 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"
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Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
If you are serious about learning the Latin names of plants and their meanings, this little book is invaluable.
Dictionary of Plant Names
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
An execllent book for the serious gardener who wants to know more about the various plants.
Great Reference Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
excellent reference book - easily read and understood, even for the not-so-technical person - often has a brief paragraph giving the history or a definition of the botanical name
Mature plant name dictionary
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is the work of the author of "Botanical Latin", the indispensable reference for those delving deeply into plant taxonomy. He is thus quite qualified to do what he did here: extensively revise "A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names" by A.W.Smith (1963, still available as a Dover reprint of 1997). Facts were checked, errors eliminated, additions made. The typography was modernised. The help in pronunciation limited to stressing syllables.This book presents a wealth of information on plant names: it lists 6000 botanical names and 3000 vernacular names, in addition to quite a bit of background information. It is limited to plant names of importance to gardeners, but this is not so limiting as might be, since by this is meant "gardeners worldwide", including those on the Southern Hemisphere. Although I wish it were slightly longer, this book surely gives value for money.
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